British Orienteering

Needles and Knolls day 2

Sun 6th Sep 2026
 Freshwater
 WIGHTO
 SCOA
 Regional
Suitable for families
Suitable for young children
Suitable for newcomers
Online entry available
Dogs allowed - constraints may apply
Ranking event

Location

Venue:Tennyson Down , West Highdown
Nearest town:Freshwater
Grid reference:SZ307850
Parking information:Signed from Needles Pleasure Park, Alum Bay, Totland, Isle of Wight.
Dog rules:Under strict control, on leads at all times.

Details

Description:Colour Coded range of courses, from White up to Black. See event website for lengths and climb.
Type:Middle
Physical difficulty of terrain:Medium
Entry times:10:00 -12:00
Punch type:SI
Hire fee: £1
Event number:88250
Event website:Click here
Final details web page:Click here

Courses

Course description:Middle distance racing over fast and interesting downland. Courses range from White up to Black. See event website for further information.
Colour coded courses:White, Yellow, Orange, Light Green, Short Green, Green, Blue, Brown, Black
 
XS
0-2.5km
S
2.6-5.0km
M
5.1-7.5km
L
7.6-10km
XL
10.1km +
Very Easy
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very Hard
Course Technical Difficulty and Length (Km) are a guide to the standard of the courses offered.

Entry

Payment dateJunior/studentSeniorFamily/group
18/04/2026 - 30/08/2026£8£12£0
Online entry via:https://racesignup.co.uk/needles-and-knolls
Online entry closing date:30/08/2026

Contact us

Club:WIGHTO
Association:SCOA
Website:http://www.wighto.org.uk/
Contact:peter bartlett