Knockmountain, KilmacolmWed 17 Jun, 2026
Knockmountain
Greater Glasgow Spring Series 10
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: Woodland & Moorland
Overview
Planner: Donald Petrie
Newly mapped (2025/6) by Klaas Wynne funded by Renfrewshire Council.
The event will have full SI timing.
There will be long, medium and short courses.
Starts 18.30-19.00, courses close 20.00
Location Info
/-4.6283,55.9073,12/500x400?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGF1bGZyb3N0IiwiYSI6ImNrb3dtYXoycjA2NGMyeHQ2bmRqMnFrZjIifQ.nP5lTcgIDEirGf32roluZg)
Near: Kilmacolm Lat,Lng: 55.9073,-4.6283 Postcode: PA13 4SD What3Words: ///embellish.animate.sailed
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Directions / Parking
Finlaystone Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4SD
Parking is along a forestry track through a gate which will be manned.
Map / Terrain
Terrain: A new area for orienteering consisting of three different types of terrain; detailed open moorland with scattered trees and gorse, scattered mature deciduous woodland and commercial conifer plantations.
Map Notes: The gorse on the open moorland is quite extensive but only the major areas of bushes have been mapped. Map scale 1:10,000. Map funded by Renfrewshire Council.
Course Information
Courses: Long 5.3km, Medium 3.5km, Short 2.2km
Entry Details
Enter here here by 23:59 on Monday 15 June
Senior SOA/BOF/CLYDE/STAG Members: £5:00
Senior non-members: £7:00
Junior Members/Students: No charge
Hire of SI Dibber: £1:00
Safety Notes
Safety: The old barn at the end of the access track being used for parking is in a dangerous condition and is strictly out of bounds. Scottish Power are carrying out reinstatement works on a track under one of the major power lines which runs through the area. Be aware of any parked machinery and materials.