West Cumberland Orienteering Club

Upcoming Events

Date Event Type
Sat 17 Jan Hammond's Pond Saturday Series
Thu 22 Jan Marron Leys
Thu 29 Jan Latrigg from Spoony Green Lane
Thu 05 Feb Scale Hill
Thu 12 Feb Keswick Golf Course

Latest Results

Date Event Type
Thu 27 Nov Setmurthy
Thu 20 Nov Whinlatter Silva Night Cup 3
Thu 13 Nov Camerton Silva Night Cup 2
Thu 06 Nov Bridekirk Silva Night Cup 1
Thu 23 Oct Braithwaite Rocket League Finale
West Cumberland Orienteering Club is based in the Western half of the English Lake District. We host events on a weekly basis from informal Thursday nights to district or regional events held at weekends. Everyone is welcome to try the sport.

Recent News

Congratulations - Junior Selections...

Well done to the following WCOC juniors who have been selected to represent the North-West in the Junior Inter-Regional Champs (Cannock Chase, Sept) - Rosie S, Jess B, Ben G, Niamh H, Daniel S, Alastair T and Katie L.

Also to the following who have...

Published: Fri 03 Jul 2015

Allerdale Chase 2015 - Report

If you missed this year's Allerdale Chase, held at High Brow and Watermillock yesterday, read all about it by clicking here. For results see the Results page, and for more photos see Facebook.

(See PFO website for other events, including the ...

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2015

This Thursday - Threlkeld Knotts (nr Keswick)

Join in the fun and run in the sun on Threlkeld Knotts at the northern end of the stunning Helvellyn ridge this Thursday.

Courses suitable for everyone from novices to experienced orienteers, all lovingly planned by Emma Moody.

See Events page for...

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2015

# WCOC Girls Can - and they are going to...

Females only coaching session.

Saturday 11th July 1-4pm

Venue: Higg Rigg now confirmed

Guest coach Hilary Palmer. All ages and experiences welcome. You don't want to miss it - 22 WCOC Girls have already decided they can! (And they can eat pizza in...

Published: Thu 25 Jun 2015

This week - Setmurthy - near Cockermouth

This Thursday (18th June) sees us back at an old favourite - Setmurthy Forest, just east of Cockermouth - where you will need to keep an eye out for the resident deer.  As always through the summer, there will be courses suitable for...

Published: Fri 29 May 2015

Allerdale Chase - 28th June - ENTER NOW - Entries close THIS THURSDAY

Entries are still open for this year's Allerdale Chase, which will be in the fells to the west of Dockray (near Ullswater). Courses range from 4.4km to a challenging 18km - you choose.

For full details, click here.

Published: Sun 17 May 2015

This Thursday - stunning Wasdale - don't miss it...

Come and run in one of Britain's most beautiful locations - Thursday 21st May.  

Click here for full details.

Published: Fri 15 May 2015

WCOC British Champions!

Congratulations to all the WCOC members who competed this weekend in the British Sprint and Middle Distance Championship. There were lots of excellent performances, including:

at the Sprints - Silver for Caitlin Irving (W12) and GOLD for Mike...

Published: Sun 10 May 2015

Boat How - it looked just like this:

Did you miss this evening's event at Boat How? If so you missed a real treat - so make sure that you make it next week to Wasdale, another area with stunning views and great navigational challenges. The planner says he has booked an evening of...

Published: Thu 07 May 2015

World Schools Champs - brilliant results!

NEW - to read Daniel's report about this amazing experience, click here.

Congratulations to all the runners representing England at the World School Champs in Antalya, Turkey this week, and espcially our very own WCOC juniors Alastair, Niamh...

Published: Wed 22 Apr 2015