# Edinburgh University OC


## Posts

- [Legend of the Week #7 - Dan Barber](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-7-dan-barber/): This week’s Legend of the Week is our FWTN coordinator 🔦 Dan Barber! He only started orienteering at uni 😮 and hasn’t looked back since! Name: Dan BarberCourse: Phd in Databases, 2nd yearWhere are you from: BlackpoolWhen/how did you start orienteering: I started properly in my 2nd year undergrad. Had a great time at the taster in 1st year, went to Big Cheese but then didn’t do any for the rest of the year. During covid the orienteers were the only club still doing something so I went along. Best achievement in orienteering: Quite pleased with the big weekend just […]
- [Big Weekend 2026 Round Up](https://euoc.co.uk/big-weekend-2026-round-up/): Since we know you’re all missing the Big Weekend already, here’s a few highlights from the weekend! Friday What a start to the weekend!  250 competitors raced around the Braid Hills to show off their night-navigation skills as they faced up to the challenges of the golf course.  The mass start added another level to that, as over 60 people went head to head to compete for the victory! Coming out victorious on the long courses, was David Bunn, closely followed by Eddie Narbett and Jim Bailey.  On the women’s course, Niamh Hunter took the win, beating Ellie Bales and […]
- [Legend of the Week #6 - Izzy Howard](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-6-izzy-howard/): This week’s legend of the week 🌟 is the wonderful, lovely and speedy Izzy Howard!!! As treasurer, she keeps the club running smoothly 💵 when she is not flying through the forest 🏃‍♀️ 🌳 or completing her next geophysics side quest 💡. Name: Izzy HowardCourse: 4th Year GeophysicsWhere are you from: Rafford, MorayWhen/how did you start orienteering: When I was about 5 I, my mum and I went to a local event. We started at the same time and then my younger sisters started doing it. Best achievement in orienteering: Fastest leg of the JK relay this year (2025) as […]
- [Legend of the Week #5 - Immy Pieters](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-5-immy-pieters/): Our last legend of the week for semester one is publicity officer Immy! She came second at Quid Games last weekend🤩. Read about her favourite Swedish music and how little she gets the bus☹️. Name: Immy PietersCourse: 2nd year Physical GeographyWhere are you from: SheffieldWhen/how did you start orienteering: when I moved to Sheffield when I was 8 I did the SYO Saturday schools league when it started Best achievement in orienteering: 10th in JWOC sprint and 2x top 20s in the forest, 3s off qualifying at EOC – nearly got some World Cup points!Favourite area:  technical Italian old hill […]
- [Legend of the Week #4 - Charlie Rennie](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-4-charlie-rennie/): This week’s Legend is our Scottish Students winner Charlie! Read our interview including colours of buses, enchiladas and Charlie’s dog. Name: Charlie RennieCourse: 2nd year PhysicsWhere are you from: originally from Leicester, but moved to the Lakes when I was 14When/how did you start orienteering: my dad was my PE teacher and took school to British Schools where I won my first ever orienteering course in year 5! Best achievement in orienteering: 25th at JWOC middle, and making the senior forest world cup teamFavourite area: mandatory Culbin answer, honourable mention to Svendubre in Lithuania – nicest forest I’ve ever ran […]
- [Map of the Month](https://euoc.co.uk/map-of-the-month-2/): November Map(s) of the MonthGet ready for a double-feature of orienteering this November! We’re offering two distinct trainings: a technical forest adventure in Blackford and some Sprintervals in Leith. Choose your challenge, or be ambitious and tackle both! Forest Training: Blackford HillLocation: Start/Finish at w3w ///slave.metro.recordPut your navigation skills to the test at Blackford Hill. We have two courses designed to challenge orienteers of all levels. Tapes will be in place from November 5th until the end of the month. Courses Available: Forest Safety Notes: Sprint Training: LeithLocation: Start/Finish at w3w ///builds.expand.tasty (end of Leith Walk)Swap the trails for the […]
- [Legend of the Week #3 - Fiona Eades](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-3-fiona-eades/): This weeks legend is Fiona our amazing Social Sec!! From Heriot and studying Structural Engineering and architecture (4th year) she has been orienteering since day 1 ! After organising some super fun socials this year , smashing some races , and unfortunately breaking both wrists last week, there has been lots to discuss! Name: Fiona EadesCourse: Structural Engineering and Architecture 4th yearWhere are you from: Heriot (near Edinburgh)When/how did you start orienteering: Basically from birth! I started on the string course when I was tiny with my parents. After lockdown I started taking it more seriously and training properly. Best […]
- [AROS Ball 2025](https://euoc.co.uk/aros-ball-2025/): Attention to all AROS/ex-EUOC/EUOC members! The annual AROS Ball, this year celebrating 60 years of EUOC, is now less than a month away! We have recently received an alumni discount off the venue booking, so tickets are now priced at only £60!! This includes a full 3 course meal in the stunning Playfair Library, as well as some alcohol provided and a full evening of entertainment. Make a weekend of your trip too! With an AROS vs EUOC football game on Friday evening, an AROS planned orienteering event on Saturday with some alternative format and an optional group run/brunch/chill on […]
- [Legend of the Week #2 - Freya Tryner](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-2-freya-tryner/): Legend of the Week this week is first year Freya! Not only did she come third at JIRCs individual, she also brought her team to the win in the relay. Last weekend, she represented Great Britain at JEC, finishing the relay as 6th nation! She’s off to JHIs this weekend to represent England! Name: Freya TrynerCourse: Structural Engineering with ArchitectureWhere are you from: SheffieldWhen/how did you start orienteering: Born and bread from the womb. I went to my first JK when I was two weeks old, from my parents. I didn’t always enjoy orienteering, my family has always done it […]
- [Map of the Month](https://euoc.co.uk/map-of-the-month/): October Map(s) of the MonthGet ready for a double-feature of orienteering this October! We’re offering two distinct trainings: a technical forest adventure in Craigmillar and a fast-paced urban sprint in Edinburgh Central. Choose your challenge, or be ambitious and tackle both! Forest Training: CraigmillarLocation: Start/Finish at w3w ///hills.heave.pilotsPut your navigation skills to the test in Craigmillar Forest. We have two courses designed to challenge orienteers of all levels. Tapes will be in place from October 1st until the end of the month. Courses Available: Forest Safety Notes: Sprint Training: Edinburgh CentralLocation: Start/Finish at w3w ///longer.cats.award (just outside Potterrow)Swap the trails […]
- [Legend of the Week #1 - Alex Matthew](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-1-alex-matthew/): This week’s Legend of the Week is our brilliant Vice Captain Alex! From Lancaster and studying Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Alex has been orienteering since the age of 12. He’s been a driving force in EUOC, planning trips away, helping out heaps in Welcome Week and making sure the club runs smoothly. Name: Alex MatthewCourse: Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringWhere are you from: LancasterWhen/how did you start orienteering: I started orienteering when I was 12 because Ciel (my sibling) did some orienteering at school and enjoyed it so much so then got in touch with the local club and I started […]
- [Legend of the Week #11 - Joe Hudd](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw11/): Our last official Legend of the Week this year is our captain, Joe Hudd! Joe has put in loads of hard work all year to keep EUOC running as successfully as we do. He is well known in EUOC for his incredible time keeping skills (this was our second attempt at this interview and he still showed up 10 mins late…) Name: Joe Hudd Course: 4th year Geography and Economics Where are you from: Cockermouth, but I was born in Bristol When/how did you start orienteering: my parents did it before me, first course was probably when my mum was […]
- [Legend of the Week #10 - Frank Townley](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw10/): Our Legend of the Week this week is Frank! He has put a lot of work into organising our FWTN series this year which has been a massive success. Frank also cooked us some delicious bolognese while we did this interview!! Name: Frank Townley Course: 4th year Maths Where are you from: Woking When/how did you start orienteering: I started because my dad did it, who started because of his dad! I’ve been orienteering since I was younger than I can remember Pre race hype song: I haven’t done many races recently but my ‘last rep of the session’ song […]
- [Legend of the Week #9 - Joel Atkinson](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw9/): Legend of the Week this week is Joel!! He’s been a massive contributor to EUOC this week, hosting pasta night (I’ve heard it was delicious) and planning FWTN (massively enjoyed by all)! He also came second on leg 2 at BUCS relay, his team finishing in 4th!! Name: Joel Atkinson Course: 1st year Electronics and Electrical Engineering Where are you from: East Lothian When/how did you start orienteering: my friend took me to a local event on my birthday a while ago, then I just kept going from there Pre race hype song: no, don’t really listen pre race Go […]
- [Legend of the Week #8 - Euan Tryner](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw8/): This week’s Legend of the Week is Euan! He won BUCS individual as well as being part of the first team at the relay, winning last leg and finishing in overall first! Name: Euan Tryner Course: 2nd year Civil Engineering Where are you from: Sheffield When/how did you start orienteering: My parents did it so they dragged me along Pre race hype song: Anything Macklemore Go to uni meal: Lazy option – hummus and salad sandwich, when I can be bothered – pesto pasta (lots of effort…) Most memorable race: JWOC relay 2023 – I think about it lots but […]
- [BUCS 2025](https://euoc.co.uk/bucs-2025/): It’s that time of year again!! After another year of furious training in order to dominate our rival University Orienteering clubs, it was finally time to make the pilgrimage down to Sheffield to compete in BUCS. After a technical briefing from new-coach Nixon on Wednesday, confidence was high heading into the weekend. We left Edinburgh on Friday evening and headed to Lancashire where we would spend the night. On our way we made a pit stop for one last chance to sharpen up our technique before the big day. After a healthy serving of pesto pasta (and an essential sweet […]
- [Legend of the Week #7 - Fiona Bunn](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw7/): This week’s Legend of the Week is Fiona!! It’s been a busy semester for her already, planning the Urban race at Big Weekend and winning British Nights for the second year in a row!! She has also been heavily involved in organising our new Performance Coach! Fiona was also nominated for the Female Athlete of the Year award at this year’s Sports Ball! Name: Fiona Bunn Course: PhD Biological Sciences Where are you from: Abingdon, Oxfordshire When/how did you start orienteering: Before I was even born! My mum did a mountain marathon when she was pregnant with me, I actually […]
- [Performance Coach recruited](https://euoc.co.uk/performance-coach-recruited/): EUOC are delighted to announce the recruitment of Mark Nixon as our new Performance Coach. Mark will be providing individualised coaching for a group of athletes from the club, starting in March 2025. Mark was chosen after a highly competitive recruitment process, and brings a wealth of experience to the role. He was previously a performance athlete himself at the University of Edinburgh and in the British Squad system, running in multiple JWOCs and WOCs. He also has coaching experience spanning both orienteering and endurance running: previously the Lead Technical Coach for the British Orienteering Talent programme, National Endurance Manager […]
- [Big Weekend 2025 - Report](https://euoc.co.uk/big-weekend-2025-report/): The Edinburgh University Big Weekend 2025 marked the much-awaited return of the City Race to Edinburgh’s historic city centre, after a 6-year hiatus during the extended WOC 2024 embargo. Over 600 competitors from all over the country came to test their navigation skills on the same streets that had hosted the athletes at the world championships last summer. Whilst last year’s event had been a double sprint weekend, targeting international teams and elite runners in the lead-up to the World Championships, this year the event returned to its traditional format. The schedule included a night sprint around the university King’s […]
- [Legend of the Week #6 - Stan Heap](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw6/): Our first Legend of the Week for semester two is Stan!! He cooked us some delicious pasta last week, as well as organising the sponsors for Big Weekend. Name: Stan Heap Course: 4th year Mechanical Engineering Where are you from: West Hoathly, Sussex When/how did you start orienteering: our neighbor did it and persuaded us to go when I was a bottom year 14 Pre-race hype song: Avicii – something cheesy Go to uni meal: soup – I have it for lunch basically every day! (today was leek and potato) Most memorable race: passed out from hypothermia at the Midlands […]
- [Big Weekend 2025 - Bulletin 2 & Start Times available](https://euoc.co.uk/bw25-bulletin2-starttimes/): We are happy to announce that Bulletin 2, including all final details and provisional start times for the Edinburgh Big Weekend 2025 are now available. If you have any enquiries, please contact us at euocbigweekend@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you on Friday.Cat Chapman, Fiona Eades & Joe Sunley Please note that start times may change.
- [EUOC Performance coach- Apply now!](https://euoc.co.uk/euoc-performance-coach-apply-now/): We are recruiting a coach to work with some of our top athletes! We are looking for applicants with experience of international level orienteering (either as an athlete or a coach). The role would be part-time, and could be done remotely. The main focus will be on 1-1 coaching meetings with athletes to provide individualised support. These individual meetings may cover physical training planning/reviews, technical training discussion/reviews and advising on appropriate focus for technical sessions, mentorship, specific competition preparation, analysis or general support with balancing training and studies or life. To find out more, and to apply for the role, […]
- [Legend of the Week #5 - James Hammond](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw5/): Legend of the Week this week after his incredible performance at Scottish Students last weekend is James Hammond!! He won Men’s A on Saturday, and ran the quickest time on last leg of the relay, and he’s only a first year!! Watch out for him at BUCs… Name: James Hammond Course: 1st year Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (the Alex Matthew special) Where are you from: Linlithgow When/how did you start orienteering: My Dad went looking for a family sport that we could all do, I went to a few local events when I was about 10 and started really enjoying […]
- [Legend of the Week #4 - Emma Crawford](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw4/): Find out about our fourth Legend of the Week Emma Crawford!
- [Legend of the Week #3 - Jim Bailey](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw3/): Find out about our third Legend of the Week Jim Bailey! 
- [Edinburgh Big Weekend 2025](https://euoc.co.uk/edinburgh-big-weekend-2025/): Entries are open and Bulletin 1 is available now!
- [Legend of the Week #2 - Ewan Bennett](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw2/): Find out about our second Legend of the Week Ewan Bennett!
- [Legend of the Week #1 - Alex Wetherill](https://euoc.co.uk/lotw1/): Find out about our first Legend of the Week Alex (Wozzle) Wetherill!
- [Big Weekend 2024 round-up](https://euoc.co.uk/big-weekend-2024-round-up/): 2024’s Edition of Big weekend was a success, bringing more than 600 competitors, many from overseas. Our focus this year was on providing a top-notch training opportunity for those preparing for Edinburgh WOC 2024. We also made sure that this didn’t reduce the quality of the non-elite competitions, with us receiving great feedback! Results for the whole weekend are now available online. Photos are posted in multiple places: Michael Philp (@runclubcafe): Saturday, Sunday Crawford Lindsay: Sunday EUOC: Mens WRE (Issy Sunley)), WRE and prizegiving Here is a round-up of the weekend, written by Jim Bailey. Training Ahead of the weekend we […]
- [EUOC Big Weekend 2023](https://euoc.co.uk/euoc-big-weekend-2023/): We are delighted to have the support of Kong Running for the second year for our Big Weekend. Join us on the 27th-29th January 2023 for an Edinburgh experience you won’t forget! There’s something for everyone, with a Friday night race, Saturday urban City race and classic race on Arthur’s Seat with mass start options and a Trail-O! And of course it wouldn’t be a complete Scottish experience without a ceilidh!!!! Enter online by 21st January athttps://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=10672 Check out our Big Weekend specific pages for all the details And if you are super organised, you might like to save the […]
- [Movember](https://euoc.co.uk/movember/): I know this is a long one, but it’s important. TW: suicide. Why did you decide to do Movember? At a pasta night in second year, a friend pulled me aside and told me one of our other friends had just attempted suicide. Luckily he survived. There’s a rock under a tree in the woods near my house for someone who didn’t get the help they needed. It’s serious stuff and can be closer than you think. Movember is so easy for guys to get involved in – all you have to do is grow a moustache to show your […]
- [LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Sport](https://euoc.co.uk/lgbtqia-inclusion-in-sport/): Summary of a conference 
- [Injury Interview](https://euoc.co.uk/injury-interview/): Emma talks about her experience with injuries 
- [Long Term Injuries Interview](https://euoc.co.uk/long-term-injuries-interview/): An interview with Dan Stansfield
- [Long Term Injuries](https://euoc.co.uk/long-term-injuries/): A look at injuries 
- [Nutritional Deficiencies Interview](https://euoc.co.uk/nutritional-deficiencies-interview/): An interview with Kirstin Maxwell 
- [Nutritional Deficiencies](https://euoc.co.uk/nutritional-deficiencies/): Information for runners nutrition
- [Orienteering  for all](https://euoc.co.uk/orienteering-should-be-for-all/): A look into inclusivity in the club
- [Overtraining Interview](https://euoc.co.uk/overtraining-interview/): An interview with Jenny Ricketts
- [Overtraining](https://euoc.co.uk/overtraining/): Discussion on overtraining, what it is and how to avoid it
- [Food relationship interview](https://euoc.co.uk/983-2/): An interview with Beth Hanson
- [Understanding Our Relationships with Food](https://euoc.co.uk/understanding-our-relationships-with-food/): Understanding Relationships with Food
- [Summer Recap 2020](https://euoc.co.uk/summer-recap-2020/): Munnies, Speyside, and junior selections - what you may have missed.
- [British Orienteering Awards 2019](https://euoc.co.uk/british-orienteering-awards-2019/): We are delighted that our club has been chosen as University Club of the Year.
- [COVID-19 Update](https://euoc.co.uk/covid-19-update/): A message from lockdown
- [Legend of the Week: Max and Freya](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-max-and-freya/): Read an interview with our social secs Max and Freya
- [Legend of the Week: Laura](https://euoc.co.uk/legend-of-the-week-laura/): Read an interview with Captain Laura King
- [Older news](https://euoc.co.uk/older-news/): News up to the start of the 2019/20 university year

## Pages

- [Events](https://euoc.co.uk/events/): Events Big Weekend Our annual 3 day event
- [JEC x EUOC Knock-Out Sprint](https://euoc.co.uk/jec-x-euoc-knock-out-sprint/): JEC x EUOC Knock-Out Sprint Join us back in Edinburgh this May to try out Knockout Sprint — orienteering’s newest and most exciting format. Held in Wester Hailes, previously used for WOC 2026, it promises to be a high-quality day of orienteering — perfect preparation for the British Sprint Champs and Senior Selection Races in June. Featuring both an elite and open class this event is open to all! There’s a few ways to run the event JEC (Junior European Cup), is one of a few international junior races held each year. It’s an important competition for both performance and […]
- [FWTN 3.5](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/fwtn-3-5/): 👻 FWTN #3.5 – Liberton 👻 30th October Terrain Very wiggleable 🐛 Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 12th. Assembly Location Postcode EH16 5UW Google Maps Link What3Words ///herbs.translated.august Courses Courses – courtesy of me (Dan) and Niamh (imp) – are as follows: Course Optimum Length (All Treats) Optimum Length (All Tricks) Climb Long 4.7km 5.3km 40m Short 3.2km 3.8km 30m Novice 2.2km (No Barriers) NA 20m All courses are suitable for everyone. No loose control descriptions will be provided. Timings Additional Information As usual there […]
- [ESOA Champs](https://euoc.co.uk/events/esoa-champs/): ESOA Champs & Scottish Students 2025 Saturday – Loch Katrine Results for ESOA Champs/Scottish Students: https://center.sportident.com/results/orienteering/-/2025/event-2025-11-07-1/overview/1 Results coming to the BOF website soon… Thanks to everyone who came and participated despite the issues. I hope you managed to get some enjoyment out of it. Winners of ESOA Champs will be announced here. Prize giving for ESOA Champs will take place at SOUL 8 0n 23rd November. Scottish Students Team results below: Positions Club Points 1 Edinburgh 295 2 Heriot Watt 291 3 Stirling 290 4 Aberdeen 286 5 Napier 96 6 Strathclyde 0 Sunday – Falls of Leny Overall Scottish […]
- [Bio](https://euoc.co.uk/bio/): Edinburgh University Orienteering Club
- [Lost Property](https://euoc.co.uk/bigweekend/lostproperty/)
- [Edinburgh Big Weekend](https://euoc.co.uk/bigweekend/): Edinburgh Big Weekend 2026 Welcome back to Edinburgh for the biggest weekend of the year.  Expect lots of fun and fantastic racing around Edinburgh from the 23rd January to the 25th January 2026. Get entered now and find some provisional details of each race below. Friday 23rd January Night event at Braid Hills As the sun sets on Scotland’s capital, it’s lights on and away as the biggest Fight with the Night kicks off the weekend. Expect fast and furious racing on a brand-new map of a night-O classic – Braid Hills Golf Course. Go head-to-head in a mass start […]
- [Legend of the Week](https://euoc.co.uk/legends/): Legend Of The Week
- [News](https://euoc.co.uk/news/)
- [Past Events](https://euoc.co.uk/bigweekend/previous/): Past Events 2025 Results for the whole weekend are now available online.A report of the whole weekend can be found here. 2024 2024’s Edition of Big weekend was a success, bringing more than 600 competitors, many from overseas. Our focus this year was on providing a top-notch training opportunity for those preparing for Edinburgh WOC 2024. We also made sure that this didn’t reduce the quality of the non-elite competitions, with us receiving great feedback! Results for the whole weekend are now available online.A round-up of the weekend, written by Jim Bailey can be found here. 2023 As we draw closer to […]
- [FWTN Round #10](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/10/): FWTN Round #10 – Craigmillar 26th March Terrain Craig mulls over this terrain asn says, “Ah, how lovely.” Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 25th. Assembly Location Postcode EH16 4BR Google Maps Link What3Words ///rank.stress.hugs Courses Courses – courtesy of Lizzie Stansfield – are as follows: Course Optimum Length (Km) Climb (m) Forest Leg ~2.3 (or ~1.8*) ~55 Sprint Leg ~2.5 (or ~1.8*) ~10 Novice TBC TBC *Category 2 teams will receive one normal course and one short course for both the forest and sprint legs. […]
- [FWTN 9](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/9/): FWTN #9 – Dumbiedykes 12th March Terrain Dumb be you if you do not enjoy this terrain! Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 11th. Assembly Location Postcode EH8 9RY Google Maps Link What3Words ///crop.blocks.game Courses Courses – courtesy of Emma Crawford – are as follows: Course Length (Optimum) Climb Long 4.3 TBC Short 3 (TBC) TBC Novice TBC TBC All courses are suitable for everyone. No loose control descriptions will be provided. Timings (Different to Usual) Additional Information There may be artificial barriers out on the […]
- [FWTN Round #8](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/8/): FWTN #8 – The Pentlands 5th March Terrain You have repented and landed on some lovely Pentland terrain 🙂 Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 4th. Assembly Location Postcode EH10 7DU Google Maps Link What3Words ///lots.froze.spirit 800m walk from free parking at Hillend. Public transport on busses 4 and 15. Courses Courses – courtesy of Thomas Laraia – are as follows: Course Length (Km) Climb (m) Long 3.7 285 Short 2.6 175 Novice 1.9 90 All courses are suitable for everyone. No loose control descriptions will […]
- [FWTN Round #7](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/7/): FWTN #7 – Leith 12th February Terrain You’ll Leith this place with much joy! Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 11th. Assembly Location Postcode EH6 6AE Google Maps Queen Victoria Statue What3Words ///grace.light.cattle Courses Course details are as follows: Course Length (Optimum) Climb Long TBC (usually between 4.5 and 5.5) Negligible Short TBC (usually between 2.5 and 4) Negligible Novice TBC Negligible All courses are suitable for everyone (TBC). No loose control descriptions will be provided. Timings Additional Information There may be artificial barriers out on […]
- [FWTN 6](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/6/): FWTN #6 – Kings Buildings (TBC) 23rd January Terrain Entries Seniors £4 Juniors (And Students) £3 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 20th. Assembly Location Postcode Google Maps What3Words Courses Courses – courtesy of TBC – are as follows: Course Length (Optimum) Climb Long Short Novice All courses are suitable for everyone (TBC). No loose control descriptions will be provided. Timings Additional Information There may be artificial barriers out on the courses. The barriers will not be marked on the ground and thus it is up to you to make sure you abide […]
- [FWTN 5](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/5/): FWTN #5 – The Steils Thursday 4th December Terrain This area will steils your heart! Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 26th. Assembly Location Postcode EH10 5TG Google Maps Pin What3Words ///curvy.sunset.sprint Courses Courses – courtesy of [redacted] – are as follows: Course Length Optimum (Km) Climb (m) Long 4.5 Negligible Short 3.35 Negligible Novice 2.3 Negligible All courses are suitable for everyone. No loose control descriptions will be provided. Timings Additional Information There may be artificial barriers out on the courses. The barriers will not […]
- [FWTN 4](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/4/): FWTN #4 – Corstorphine 20th November Terrain Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 19th. Assembly Location Postcode EH12 6UT Google Maps Link What3Words ///fast.spun.dated Courses Courses – courtesy of Alex Matthew – are as follows: Course Length Climb Long 3.7km 190m Short 2.4km 110m Novice 1.4km 45m All courses are suitable for everyone. No loose control descriptions will be provided. Timings Additional Information It goes without saying that a headtorch is required, shoes with good grip and full leg cover are recommended, and don’t forget your […]
- [FWTN 3](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/3/): FWTN #3 – Whinny Hill 16th October Terrain Gorse, Paths, Contours. Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 15th. Assembly Location Postcode EH8 7JL Google Maps Link What3Words ///modest.crisp.healers Courses Courses – courtesy of Michael Bishenden- are as follows: Course Length (km) Climb (m) Long 5.5 290 Short 2.4 185 Novice 1.5 60 All courses are suitable for everyone. No loose control descriptions will be provided. Timings Additional Information To reduce climb on courses, we are starting higher up by Dunsapie Loch. Those travelling by car may […]
- [FWTN Round #2](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/2/): FWTN Round #2 – Alnwickhill 2nd October Terrain Similar vibes to the last event in Oxgangs with lots of alleyways providing some tricky route choice decisions. And perhaps with a few more grassy sections. Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 1st. Assembly Location Postcode EH16 6NE Google Maps Link What3Words ///eating.eagles.owls Courses Courses – courtesy of Danagain – are as follows: Course Optimum Distance (Km) Climb Long 5.2 (sorry – think of itas value for money) TBD Short 3.6 TBD Novice TBD TBD U16s must be […]
- [Inclusion & Wellbeing](https://euoc.co.uk/about/inclusion/): Inclusion & Wellbeing Who is EUOC for? EUOC is an all-inclusive orienteering club who welcome any Edinburgh student with open arms, regardless of experience, background, or ability. However, we understand the barriers that many students face in joining a sports club. EUOC is committed to breaking down these obstacles and is working hard to ensure that our club truly is accessible to all – we ensure that our claims of being an inclusive club are followed up by actions. This page is a space for those who feel that orienteering is inaccessible to them, or those from a discriminated community […]
- [Edinburgh Orienteering Map Archive](https://euoc.co.uk/about/eoma/): Edinburgh Orienteering Map Archive The Map Archive lists all available maps belonging to participating Edinburgh Clubs. In order to download or update maps please contact Matthew Gooch or Graeme Ackland
- [Membership](https://euoc.co.uk/about/membership/): Club Membership Why Join EUOC? Becoming a member of Edinburgh University Orienteering Club gives a number of benefits. You can race for EUOC and be part of EUOC relay teams at all levels of competition. You can come on all our weekends away which are heavily subsidised and great value. We have regular training which you can take advantage of and you are welcome at all of our social events. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s happening in the club too. Also, membership entitles you to vote at our AGM and get involved in the running of the […]
- [What Is Orienteering?](https://euoc.co.uk/about/orienteering/): What Is Orienteering? Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves walking or running whilst navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass. The aim is to navigate in sequence between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It involves both physical and mental challenges and rewards competitors with a unique adventure on an ever changing playing field.  Orienteering can be undertaken competitively, socially, or for personal challenge. Events can take place pretty well anywhere: remote forests, countryside, parks, schools and universities, and urban areas. Anywhere you can run or […]
- [About EUOC](https://euoc.co.uk/about/): About EUOC The Edinburgh University Orienteering Club (EUOC) is one of the oldest orienteering clubs in Britain, with the University of Edinburgh being the first university to bring orienteering into their sporting agenda. Established in 1964, it has since been a leading force in both orienteering development and performance in Britain. We frequently compete for the top spots in the British University Championships, British and Scottish Championships, the annual Jan Kjellstrom Orienteering Festival (JK, the largest annual event in Britain) as well as many other high class events. In recent years we have helped develop the sport of orienteering in […]
- [Training](https://euoc.co.uk/training/): Weekly Training All abilities are welcome from complete beginners to experienced GB athletes. Our weekly training is geared up to improve your navigational skills as well as your physical fitness to get you through tough terrain with ease. Our running sessions are also ideal for anyone training for hill, mountain or long distance running, which many of our members love to do as well. For the most up to date information and meeting locations, have a look at the weekly post on the EUOC Facebook page. If you’re keen for the general outline of the week have a look below. […]
- [FWTN Round #1](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/1/): FWTN Round #1 – Oxgangs 18th September Terrain Oxgangs – A classic. Interestingly connected streets and alleyways allow for some fun barrier placements making for some tricky route choice decisions. Entries Seniors £4.50 Juniors (And Students) £3.50 Novice Free Entries are online at Racesignup and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 17th. Assembly Location Postcode EH13 9HJ Google Maps link What3Words ///logo.icons.leans Courses Course details – courtesy of TBC – are as follows: Course Optimum Length (Km) Climb (m) Long 5.2 40 Short 3.2 35 Novice TBC TBC Under 16s must be shadowed by a responsible adult. No loose control descriptions […]
- [Fight With The Night](https://euoc.co.uk/fwtn/): Fight With The Night Fight With The Night (FWTN) is a fortnightly orienteering series hosted by EUOC members in and around Edinburgh from October to March. There are 10 events with 5 each semester, with a mix of urban and forest orienteering. 25/26 -Year of the Twists Fight With The Night is back, and more devious than ever! 😈 This year, the gloves are off as we step back into the ring for 10 rounds of quality night orienteering, with each week bringing its own little twist to keep you on your toes. Make sure you read the “Twist” section […]
- [Contact Us](https://euoc.co.uk/contact/): Contact Us General Enquiries secretary.euoc@gmail.com Club Captain captain.euoc@gmail.com Treasurer orienteering.treasurer@ed.ac.uk Vice Captain (Trips) vicecaptain.euoc@gmail.com Edinburgh Big Weekend Organisers euocbigweekend@gmail.com Events (Fight With The Night) events.euoc@gmail.com Alternatively, you can get in touch via: Post can be sent to Edinburgh University Sports Union, where telephone and fax messages can be left: Edinburgh University Orienteering Clubc/o Edinburgh University Sports Union48 PleasanceEdinburghEH8 9TJUnited Kingdom Tel: (+44) 0131 650 2346Fax: (+44) 0131 650 2371 Other Orienteering Clubs around Edinburgh:
- [Home](https://euoc.co.uk/): Latest News A bit about us EUOC is a friendly, all inclusive orienteering club that caters for members of all abilities from beginners to GB athletes. We are the 2025 British Universities & College Sport (BUCS) Champions, EUSU Club of the Year 2023, and have previously been awarded both club of the year AND University Club of the Year from British Orienteering! We hold multiple weekly training sessions to improve our physical fitness and navigational skills, as well as regular socials including our very popular Wednesday evening pasta night! Arguably the best part of being a member of the Orienteering club […]


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