Advance entries are now open closed, but there will be entry on the day (EOD) available.

We hope to have live results available here.

LOCATION

Craigmillar Castle Country Park is a fantastic mixture of woodlands, open fields and historic quarryings, with a great path network for the easier courses.  At this time of year, before undergrowth comes through, the Park is in wonderful condition for orienteering.

• Postcode for Satnav: EH16 4DQ
• Park Entrance on Castlebrae Avenue (Google Maps) / OS Gridref NT286713 / What3Words: ///power.taxi.sting
• Registration / Download (Google Maps)

DIRECTIONS

Please enter Craigmillar Castle Park from the Castlebrae Avenue entrance.

By train: Nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley. Lothian Buses service 14 runs over North Bridge (stops on Leith Street and South Bridge either side of Waverley) and will take you close to the venue.

By bus: Lothian Bus services 2, 12, 14 and 30 pass close to the park entrance (Peffermill Road). Alternatively buses 24, 33, 38 and 49 serve the Old Dalkeith Road entrance (adjacent to the Civic Amenity site aka Dump).

By car: You can park on Craigmillar Castle Gardens / Castleview Avenue, but please be considerate to local residents. Alternatively park at Cameron Toll shopping centre from where it's a 1.5 - 2km walk to the event.

ENTRY AND ENTRY FEES

Advance entries are closed; entry on the day will be available.

For any last minute queries or to reserve a map after entries close, please contact: events@interlopers.org.uk.

Pairs, Groups and Families should make one entry paying the rate of the lead navigator, put the second runner / group / family name in the comment box, and order any extra maps (£1 each) on the entry form.

Entry on the day (EOD) will be at non-member rates, and subject to map availability so please pre-book to guarantee a map.

TOILETS

Nearest public toilets are at Cameron Toll shopping centre.

TERRAIN

Mix of fast open parkland, runnable forest and dense woodland. Areas of brashing (some spikey) and Rhododendron. A network of public foot paths. Area used extensively by mountain bikers so watch out for tracks through the trees that are not formal paths on the map. The area has a number of crags and these and the ground can be slippery when wet. 

The area was completely remapped for 2025, surveyed by Alasdair Pedley.

COURSES

Map will be to 1:4000 scale, with courses planned by Kieran Marsh. Distances are straight line distance - you should expect to run 20-30% longer typically on the optimal route.

Please note that Red and Blue courses have 2 timed-out road crossings. The road crossings are at a pedestrian crossing, but are unmanned so are not suitable for U-16s. All other courses have no road crossings.

 For those who like to practice head-to-head racing, there will be a mini mass-start on the green course at 2:15

REGISTRATION, ASSEMBLY, START AND FINISH

Assembly will be taped from the W end of Castleview Avenue, and will be ~150m.  For those who know the park, it will be within sight of the Adventure Playground, which kids (of all ages) may appreciate after their run.  Start and Finish will both be very close by.

Registration, eg for those entering on the day (subject to map availability), collecting hire dibbers or picking up yellow course maps, will be in the green’n’yellow Interloper tent, which will be open from 12:30.  Starts will be available from 13:00->14:30 - no start times pre-allocated; just turn up and queue - and courses close at 15:30 at which time we will begin to collect controls in.  If you think you may be out a long time, then please start your run as early as possible.

Everyone must report to the finish and proceed to Download, whether they finish their courses or not. Otherwise you may trigger a search party and/or call to the emergency services!

EVENT OFFICIALS

Event officials are as follows

• Planner: Kieran Marsh
• Organiser: Paul Caban

ELECTRONIC TIMING

SportIdent (SI) electronic timing will be used, with SI Air enabled.  If you have your own SI dibber, please bring it.  Otherwise SI dibbers can be hired free of charge, but with £30 charge if lost.  This must have been requested when booking your place for the event.

SAFETY NOTICE

Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. By entering the event you are accepting this condition. 

Parents/guardians should explain all safety aspects to all children and vulnerable persons in their care and if you are in any doubt about their ability to stay safe only allow them to participate with a carer.

A risk assessment has been carried out by the organiser. 

Please note:

• The area is used by the general public, including dog walkers and cyclists.  Please respect their right to use the area and make room to pass safely.  You are required to abide by the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (see http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/sites/default/files//docs/know_the_code_leaflet.pdf), and if necessary give way or stop running temporarily for safety reasons, e.g. some cyclists, dogs, etc.
• If you or one of your dependants have an underlying medical condition that might occur during the event, please brief the organiser in advance and leave a sealed written record at the event registration (to be destroyed afterwards).
• The area in a few places can be rough underfoot, steep and slippery.
• You are encouraged to carry a coat if there is a risk of bad weather and a whistle in case of injury (if injured give 6 long blasts, wait a minute, repeat).
• As ever, if you are unwell with COVID or anything else that you would not wish to catch from someone else, please respect others and stay away.

First Aid will be available on the day from certified first aiders. Anything more serious should be dealt with at the nearest A&E which is at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 51 Little France Cres, Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SA. Main reception 0131 536 1000.

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

Please note: Participants who are not members of either British Orienteering or Scottish Orienteering are not covered by their respective  public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered..

To become a member of an orienteering club, such as Interlopers, which includes membership of British Orienteering and/or Scottish Orienteering see elsewhere on our website or ask at Registration. There are many benefits of being a member of an orienteering club and one of these is lower entry fees at most events.

PRIVACY

When entering our orienteering events your name may appear in the results section of the Interlopers orienteering club website.  We do not share your data with other organisations, other than the sport governing bodies for administrative purposes.  We do not use it for any marketing purposes.  We may also take photographs to use for publicity purposes. By entering the event you are accepting these conditions.

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