Monthly Archives: Jul 2025

Five days of orienteering in Shetland, so what were we expecting? Cool, windy weather perhaps, tussocks and deep heather probably, midges definitely. Well some of that came true, but the abiding memory will be of running over grass and low heather, through hills and rocks in warm sunshine. Seven BL members made the trip toContinue reading “Coasts and Islands Week – July 20th to 25th 2025”

Held on the hottest day so far this year, the Eycott Hill provided plenty of challenge both physically and navigationally. Paul’s courses were excellent with plenty of route choice and carefully placed controls that required accurate navigation, despite the open terrain. Thanks to Isabel and her small team of helpers, for the very smooth organisationContinue reading “Eycott Hill – 12th July”

The SLMM took place last weekend in the Central Lake District. A number of Border Liners members were involved: on the organisational side Karen and Dan were Race Directors, John and Julie were Planners and Oscar was an official photographer, while as a competitor Natalie and her partner Rose were first Female team in theContinue reading “Saunders Mountain Marathon 5th/6th July”