The Scottish Champs took place last weekend (24th and 25th May) near Aberfeldy in Perthshire. The event often attracts quite a few BL members but this year there were just three of us, with the Manchester in May weekend (more of which later) luring people south instead. Both the individual and relay events were heldContinue reading “Scottish Champs and Manchester in May”
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Run Like a Haggis
(Report from Karen Parker) No, this isn’t a preview of the Scottish Champs being held this weekend. Instead, it’s a report on an event held last weekend (17th May) in the Lakes. I’d come across mentions of the Run Like a Haggis events, but it was Janice and Phil’s enthusiasm that prompted me to haveContinue reading “Run Like a Haggis”
Bampton Common Cumbrian Galoppen – 10th May 2026
The latest stage in the 2026 Cumbrian Galoppen series of orienteering events was held by Border Liners at Bampton Common on Sunday 10th May. Despite minus 4 degree temperatures overnight it soon warmed up, aided by the almost unbroken sunshine. On the start line there were mutters of it being too hot, but a lightContinue reading “Bampton Common Cumbrian Galoppen – 10th May 2026”
Bampton Common Cumbrian Galoppen – 10th May
What a great event! Sunshine + good courses + fast running + slick organisation = many happy orienteers. A big thank you to everyone who helped on the day and beforehand. Here is the report Dan has written for the local papers: The latest stage in the 2026 Cumbrian Galoppen series of orienteering events wasContinue reading “Bampton Common Cumbrian Galoppen – 10th May”
Blea Tarn Cumbrian Galoppen
The third event in the 2026 Cumbrian Galoppen took place last Sunday (3rd May) at Blea Tarn in Eskdale. It’s probably one of the most distant areas in Cumbria for a lot of BL members, but excellent terrain and planning made it worth the effort (though if you had a bad run, it might notContinue reading “Blea Tarn Cumbrian Galoppen”
Border Liners Orienteering Club 