Lossie Forest

Event Summary

Welcome to another Moravian local event of 2026.  This time we will in the iconic Lossie Forest for a Score event.  Our focus will be to prepare you for the Scottish Score Championships that are taking place in Culbin on 24 October 2026. 

Lossie Forest offers similar terrain to Culbin and will provide an ideal location to practice Score orienteering.  Two score courses will be on offer: one 60 mins course at Technical Difficulty 5 and one 40 mins course at Technical Difficulty 3. 

In addition, there will be a yellow course for beginners.

Score
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1345 hours
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On Leads
Online
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Directions and Parking

Directions.  Tbd.

Parking.  Tbd.

Toilets.  The nearest toilets are the public toilets located at the Lossiemouth Harbourside. 

At registration

Courses

Two Score Courses:

  • TD5.  A 60-min score event, 25 Controls.
  • TD3.  A 40-min score event, 20 Controls.

One Cross Country Course.

  • Yellow..

Terrain

Lossie Forest offers fast and technical orienteering in a fantastic part of Moray to the east of Lossiemouth.  The north western and northern part of the mapped forest consist of intricate open dunes with marram grass and pine forested dunes, together with new pine tree growth and denser gorse sections in part. The main pine forest area has an extensive path and track network. 

1:7500, 5m contours.

Entry Details

Entries are online via SI Entries only.  

  • Entries open online from Wednesday 12 August 2026 and will close at 23:59 pm on Thursday 17 September 2026 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 - £6.00.
  • Senior SOA-only Member - £7.00.
  • Senior Non-Member - £8.00 
  • Junior (20 and younger) and Student BOF/SOA Members - £4 
  • Junior/Student Non-Member - £5 

£1 discount if using own SI-Card. 

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Final Details

Safety Information

  • General Hazards.
    • Competitors take part in this event at their own risk.
    • Competitors must wear full leg cover and shoes with grip are recommended.
  • Other People/Activities.  
    • Competitors must be aware of members of the public and other competitors on the courses and take care to avoid collisions.
  • Water Hazards.  Participants are advised that the mapped area has a water hazard, which is deep and steep sided.  This must not be entered or crossed.
  • Trip Hazards.  Participants advised to be aware of trip hazards (including tree roots, stony and broken ground, kerbs, steps and fallen branches/logs), slopes and steps, slippery paths, uneven surfaces, litter and dog fouling, and low branches near control sites. 
    • Tick Hazard.  Participants are advised that the area may have ticks; to check for them after participating; and to remove them as soon as possible.
    • Disorientation.  Participants advised that in the event of disorientation then they should head due north, where they will meet either a main forest track, path or the sea.

    Event Officials

    Louisa Ross
    Dougie Condie and David Ritchie
    secretary@mor.scot

    Ticks and Covid

    Ticks

    Risk Awareness:   Please be aware that ticks are common across many of the areas we run in and can carry infections such as Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Encephalitis.  Ticks are active in the UK primarily from March to October, but year-round vigilance is recommended.

    Prevention Strategies:   

    • Wearing full leg and abdomen cover in the forest.  
    • Applying insect repellent to exposed skin and clothing.
    • Checking yourself for ticks after your run.  Common areas for ticks include behind the knees, underarms, hairline, and any pressure points.
    • Considering vaccination against TBE, if visiting high-risk areas in Europe or Asia.

    Tick Removal and Symptoms:   Consider using a tick removal tool to ensure the tick is removed quickly and completely.   If a tick has attached, it should be removed as soon as possible.

    Health Action:  If symptoms develop, such as a rash or flu-like symptoms, individuals should seek medical advice promptly and mention the tick bite, as not all doctors may be familiar with the conditions.

    Key Resources:

     

    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.