Milngavie Golf CourseWed 28 Jan, 2026

Night orienteering

Night orienteering

Dark Parks Orienteering 7

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: Parkland & Woodland

Last updated: Thu 08 January, 2026

Overview

Night orienteering event at Milngavie golf course. (Planner/organiser: Dave Robertson)

Location Info

Location map

Near: Glasgow
Lat,Lng: 55.9559,-4.3323
OS Grid Ref: NS544761
Postcode: G62 8EP
What3Words: ///stamp.flames.rail

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Directions / Parking

Based in the car park of the Milngavie Golf Course with their kind permission.

Access by car from the Drymen Road or by bike/foot 2.4km up the West Highland way from Milngavie Station.

If driving, the golf course is signposted off the Drymen Road about 1km past the Mains Estate roundabout. From the Drymen Road you then follow an increasingly unlikely looking road for 2km through a farm and eventually to the Clubhouse.

Map / Terrain

Recently mapped to ISOM 2017-2 standard by Dave Robertson. Updated December 2025.  Scale 1: 7,500

Interestingly varied golf course with some elevation change. As always on golf courses, greens and bunkers are Out-of-Bounds.

Course Information

  • Long 4.5km 100m climb
  • Medium 3.0km 55m climb
  • Short 2.4km 40m climb
     
  • SPORTIdent for the start and finish but controls simply indicated by reflective markers

Entry Details

Entry link here 

Registration and Start times

  • Starts 18.30-19.00
  • 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 and dogs. 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 main hazards:
    • Streams
    • Rough terrain: you are 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.