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Overview
- Location: South Barrule Forest, South Barrule Forest Car Park, A36 Shoulder Road, Foxdale, Isle of Man, IM4 3ES
- Date: October 24, 2025
- Time: Not specified
- Cost/Age restrictions: Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages.
The Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb is hosting a Night Orienteering Event at South Barrule Forest on Friday, October 24, 2025. Participants will have the opportunity to find as many controls as possible in one hour, with activities suitable for families, individuals, and groups. Attendees can choose to walk, jog, or run, and are advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather conditions. A torch is required to aid navigation during the night event.
Details
Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Night Orienteering Event - South Barrule Forest.
Night Orienteering Event at South Barrule Forest.
Friday Night Orienteering (24th October, 2025).
Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages.
• Find as many controls as you can in 1 hour!
• Activity suitable for Families, Individuals & Groups.
• Your choice to Walk, Jog or Run.
• Wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions & time of year.
• Torch required to aid with navigation.
• Children must be under the supervision of an adult.
• Compass is optional, to assist with navigation.
Registration time: 6:10pm - 6:50pm.
Mass START at 7:00pm.
Participants must return to the finish within 1 hour to avoid a time penalty! All participants must report to the finish by 8:15pm at the latest.
Orienteering Maps supplied - Cost: Adult: £4.00. Youth under 18yrs: £1.50. Family (2 Adults & Children under 18yrs): £8.00 (max). Cash only payment.
Registration, Start & Finish Area: Beside the main South Barrule forest car parking area just off the A36 road (registration signposted).
Event Activity –
You have 1 hour to locate as many of the orange & white control flags marked on your map and to pin-punch your scorecard to prove that you have visited each location. You can navigate to control flags in whatever order you choose with the aid of a torch to help read the map, but remember you are penalised if you return late!
More details on Isle of Man Orienteering website and facebook page.
www.orienteering.im www.facebook.com/IoMOrienteering