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URGENT UPDATE Thursday 2 October.  Unfortunately, having monitored the weather forecast, in which an amber warning has now been issued for Storm Amy in the Highland area on Friday and Saturday morning, the event officials have reluctantly decided that in the best interests of safety and enjoyment, and noting many will need to travel to the event, the event should be re-scheduled to Sunday 12 October 2025.

We are sorry that we are unable to hold the event on Saturday, but feel that this is the right decision given the potential impact of strong winds and rain in the forest.  Hopefully, the weather will be kinder to us on Sunday 12 October 2025.  

If you entered the event, you will receive an email from SiEntries shortly, outlining your options for your entry.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Welcome to the penultimate counting event of 2025 Moravian local league.  This time, we will be orienteering in the western part of the iconic Roseisle Forest.  The area was last used for an orienteering event five years ago.  The event routegadget is attached here: 2020-10-31 Roseisle Saturday League.

Roseisle Forest offers a fabulous place to orienteer with intricate contour features and a good path network, all on a coastal dune covered in pine trees. 

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Directions and Parking

Directions.

From Forres: Turn off the A96 onto the B9011 to Kinloss.  At the sign to Roseisle Forest, turn left and continue along the forest road into the main car park (w3ws:///arise.trend.forced).

From Elgin: Turn off the A96 onto the B9013 to Burghead.  At College of Roseisle, turn left onto the B9011 and then over the bridge past Roseisle Distillery.   At the sign to Roseisle Forest, turn right and continue along the forest road into the main car park (w3ws:///arise.trend.forced). 

Toilets.

Toilets will be available at the Roseisle main car park.  

Dogs.

Dogs are permitted and must be on leads at all times.  Please clear up any mess.

Start and Finish

Registration/Assembly.  Registration and assembly will be immediately on entering the Roseisle car parking area.  If driving, please continue into the main car parking area and park.  Please leave spaces near to registration/assembly for the organiser and planner.  Car parking charges are in force in this car park.  Please pay cash at the ticket machines or you can pay via the Ringo app.

Start and Finish.  The start will be approximately 350m from the main car parking area along good forest tracks.  Due to the recent Storm Amy, please note that the route to the start will now encounter three fallen trees.  The finish will be adjacent to registration/assembly.

First Aid.  At registration

Courses

Four courses will be on offer:

  • Yellow. 2.0 km, 12 controls, 5m climb;
  • Orange. 3.5 km, 14 Controls, 10m climb;
  • Red. 3.5 km, 11 Controls, 10m climb;
  • Green. 4.6 km, 15 Controls, 20m climb.

All competitors MUST report to Download by the course closing time of 1330 hours, even if they have not completed their course. Failure to do so could result in a search for them being instigated.  Please check that your children have also reported to Download.

It is required by BOF (British Orienteering Federation) that full leg cover be worn.  It is also recommended to wear grippy shoes.  You might also consider taking a whistle. 

Terrain

Terrain.  Roseisle Forest is a planned forest consisting of mostly open pine forest with some denser areas.  Planted on coastal sand dunes which provide some complex topography with the sea bordering the north west of the area. There is a good network of forest roads and many smaller paths.

Bio-security.  Tree diseases and pests are posing an increasing threat to our forests and can be spread very quickly from forest to forest on muddy tyres, boots or paws.   Please clean all footwear before your next trip into the forest. 

Map Details.  1:7500, 2.5m contours. 

Entry Details

Entries are online via SI Entries only.  

  • Entries open online from 17 August 2025 and will close at 23:59 pm on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at normal prices.  Online entries can also be edited/changed/cancelled until this closure, subject to map availability. 
  • Limited Entry on the Day subject to an additional £1 and map availability.  

Entry Fees: 

  • Senior (21 and older) BOF Member - £5.00.
  • Senior SOA-only Member - £6.00.
  • Senior Non-Member - £7.00 
  • Junior (20 and younger) and Student BOF/SOA Members - £3.50 
  • Junior/Student Non-Member - £4.50 

£1 discount if using own SI-Card. 

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Final Details

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Safety Information

  • Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
  • Other Forest Users.  Please respect other users of the Forest (dog walkers, dogs, horse riders, horses and cyclists).
  • Trip Hazards.  Please note that Roseisle has potential trip hazards, including tree roots, stony and broken ground.   
  • Ticks.  Roseisle Forest has ticks.  Please check yourself for ticks and remove them ideally within 48 hours of the event.
  • Weather.  Participants are advised that a waterproof may be made compulsory if inclement weather.  Participants will be advised by a sign at assembly, as required.
  • Dis-orientation.  Participants are advised that the safety bearing is to head due north until the sea. 
  • Water Hazard.  Participants will encounter two water channels, which can be deep and sludgy.  It is not recommended to cross other than via the beach, bridge or main track.
  • Vehicle Movements.  Participants are advised to be mindful of vehicle movements in the main car park.  'Caution runner' signs will be displayed to warn vehicle drivers.  The walk to the start and from the finish will also avoid passing through the main car park.

Event Officials

Ally and Louisa Ross
Dougie Condy
secretary@mor.scot
Andrew Campbell
07342231854

COVID-19

COVID-19 Guidance (Updated March 2025)

If you have symptoms of COVID or have tested positive to COVID, then do not attend the event or activity to help avoid spreading infection.  

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