Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the mind and the
body. GLOSS is a series of races run by the clubs in and around London. There are two
courses: the GLOSS course which is about 3½ to 4½ km (with optional extension to around 6
km) and is of moderate navigational difficulty and a ‘Yellow’ course which is about 2km with
easier navigation. Navigate between control points – you decide the best route in order to
complete the course in the quickest time. Beginners welcome. Below are links to each club’s
website where you will find details of how to enter each event. Start times are generally
between 10.00 and 12.00. SIAC contactless punching enabled throughout. Adults and
groups £6 to £9 depending on area; juniors and families on ‘yellow’ course £4. £1 for hire of
basic electronic timing ‘tag’ and, where available, £2 for contactless ‘tag’.
| Date | Venue | Public transport | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 June | Northla Fields | Northholt | SLOW |
| Sun 29 June | Hornchurch Country Park | Elm Park + 252 bus | HAVOC |
| Sat 5 July | Haileybury School | Theobalds Grove + 310 bus | HH |
| Sun 6 July | Fairlop Waters | Fairlop | CHIG |
| Sun 13 July | Nonsuch Park | Cheam | MV |
| Sun 20 July | Harmondsworth Moor | West Drayton + 222 bus | LOK |
The GLOSS course is also the basis of an inter-club competition to win the prestigious
London Bus trophy. Each club’s best five events will count towards their series score. Best
six handicapped times count towards each club’s event score. Handicapping system based
on how well you perform against the average of your ranking points according to the
Ranking Scheme. Full details for the GLOSS competition at londonorienteering.co.uk
Contact for queries gloss@londonorienteering.co.uk
