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
Cumbrian Galoppen 2023 Results!
The Cumbrian Galoppen series for 2023 concluded in the sunshine on the fantastic sand dunes of Roanhead last Sunday. Competition was close with LOC taking the overall lead with the most Galoppen points and in so doing claiming the Borrowdale...
Published: Mon 13 Nov 2023
Roanhead, final Galoppen of the 2023 series, Sunday 5th November
LOC are hosting the final Galoppen of the series at Roanhead. A bit of a drive for some but well worth the journey. Full details HERE.
An area of wild unspoilt intricate sand dunes located at the edge of the beautiful Duddon estuary with...
Published: Sun 29 Oct 2023
Night Series Thursday 16th November...
The Night Series continues next Thursday at High and Low Parks.
Published: Fri 27 Oct 2023
Keswick Relay Teams
Teams are now available:
Legs 1 & 3Legs 2 & 4Team 1George RennieToby HeppellTeam 2Caitlin PearsonMrytle AshworthTeam 3Nick EvansSimon ThomasTeam 4Janet EvansIsaac HunterTeam 5Alan IrvingRoger ThomasTeam 6Alex CrawfordSimon HunterTeam...Published: Thu 19 Oct 2023
Fitz Park relay, Keswick, Thursday 19th October
Fitz Park Relay
Fun informal event to get you in the mood for the club social
Teams of 2 people to run a 4-leg relay (2 laps each)
Evenly matched teams to be determined by the planner
Details here
Published: Sun 08 Oct 2023
2023 Annual General Meeting, Thursday 19th October
This year’s AGM will follow the evening event in Keswick and will be held at Portinscale Village Hall at 7pm. You are welcome to attend whether or not you attend the event.
There will be a short meeting to complete the formal business of the...
Published: Sat 07 Oct 2023
Spook-O, Thursday 26th October
Come along and follow a spooky trail through the woods.
Don't forget your torch.
It will be very dark and who knows what you'll find hiding among the trees.
Details here
Published: Fri 06 Oct 2023
Autumn Series...continues Thursday 5th
Egremont this Thursday, 5th October. Looks like a good urban challenge.
Remember the nights are closing in. Take care on roads and be seen - wear hi-viz and a headtorch. Details on the event listings.
Also, LOC are hosting the next Galoppen on 8th...
Published: Wed 27 Sep 2023
WCOC are the 2023 Peter Palmer Winners!
Congratulations to all the WCOC juniors who made the long journey down to Buckingham to compete in the Peter Palmer relays at NT Stowe, and a big thank you to the drivers who transported them down and supported them at the event.
The Club entered...
Published: Tue 12 Sep 2023
Next Thursday, Lowther Park new parking information...
Forestry have provided following info for Thursday night: Huge timber wagons are still working in the forest. Park so they have room to leave the forest and turn left on to the public road. Look out for them in the forest as well.
Please park...
Published: Sat 12 Aug 2023