DougalstonWed 25 Feb, 2026

A Dougalston golf green

A Dougalston golf green

Dark Parks Orienteering 9

Local level event

Explanation of Event levels

Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.

Terrain type: Urban & Parkland & Woodland

Report

LONG

1. Rudi Paul (STAG) 35.54

2. Iain Cattermole (STAG) 40.31

3. Sam New (STAG) 41.43

4. Gwyn Bellamy (STAG) 45.13

5. Fredrik Nordvall-Forsberg (STAG) 47.07

6. Simon Gardner (CLYDE) 47.43

7. Thomas Athorne (STAG) 48.37

8. Ross White (STAG) 50.03

9. Alison Campbell (STAG) 53.42

10. Dave Robertson (CLYDE) 54.30

11. Donald Petrie (CLYDE) 75.07

MEDIUM

1. Robert Neil (FVO) 56.01

2. Nick Langley (CLYDE) 61.59

3. Lynn Easton (STAG) dnf

SHORT

1. Andy Paterson (CLYDE) 34.20

2. Elsa Bellamy (STAG) 46.49

3. Christine Athorne (STAG) 63.06

Last updated: Sun 01 March, 2026

Overview

Night orienteering activity in the Dougalston area. (Planner/organiser: Klaas Wynne)

Location Info

Location map

Near: Glasgow
Lat,Lng: 55.9403,-4.3059
Postcode: G62 6AP
What3Words: ///////blast.villa.chimp

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Directions / Parking

Parking and Start/finish at the east end of Dougalston Avenue in Milngavie (off Glasgow Road).  800m away from Milngavie Railway Station.

Map / Terrain

This area is small (ca. 1×1.5 km) but has it all: open grassland of the golf course, lots of little hills, a cliff, west coast rain forest, swamps, and a small residential area with little alleyways. Unfortunately, it also has a lot of rhododendron growth, which has been reasonably but not perfectly mapped. The area would probably be a bit too easy in daylight but is perfectly suited for night orienteering. Do not underestimate it, it’s got punch…! 
 

The 1:7,500 map of the Dougalston area (golf club, park, residential area) drawn to ISOM 2017-2 standard by Klaas Wynne (2024) updated in 2026. Uses 5m contours and 2.5m form lines. The course maps will be A4 and printed on waterproof paper. The control descriptions will be printed on the map (no loose control descriptions).

Course Information

There are three courses:

  • Long (4.9km, 110m), do not underestimate, this will be tough by "park" standards.
  • Medium (3.4km, 90m), has the same tough long leg as Long but uses a few shortcuts to make it shorter.
  • Short (2.1km, 55m), designed to yellow standard (easy-ish), mostly on paths except for 5-6-7. Control 8 is spooky...

SPORTIdent for the start and finish but controls simply indicated by reflective markers

Entry Details

Entry form here

Registration and Start times

  • Starts 18.30 to 19.00
  • Courses close at 8pm and controls will be collected in after that
  • You must report to Download, even if you do not complete your course, so we know you are back safely and don’t have to mount a search for you.

Contacts / Officials

Please contact info@clydesideorienteers.org.uk if you have any questions.

Nearest A&E Hospital

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Rd, Glasgow

Safety Notes

  • Studded shoes, full body cover, and head torch required. Backup torch and mobile phone recommended.
  • Please watch out for members of the public, dogs, and mountain bikers.
    • The area is used by the general public including cyclists and families. Please respect their right to be there at the same time as you are orienteering.
  • Please respect the Out of Bounds areas.
  • A comprehensive risk assessment has been carried out by the organisers, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
  • Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Any participants with relevant pre-existing medical conditions which might affect their participation should disclose them to the race organisers before they start.
  • List of hazards
    • Some crags of considerable height.  Take great care.
    • Lochs / streams: there is a number of small lochs and an uncrossable marsh. You are not allowed to cross these.
    • Traffic: a short section through a residential area. Take extra care crossing the roads and avoid running into pedestrians.
    • Rough terrain: The Dougalston area is small, mostly well maintained, but surprisingly punchy and you are therefore advised to wear studded shoes and full body cover.

Miscellaneous

Insurance Cover: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the club’s public liability insurance for this event. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.