Hartside Hill SOL

Heriot, United Kingdom • 7 Sep 2025

Hartside Hill SOL is a Scottish Orienteering League event on Sunday 7 September 2025, held in Hartside Hill, a new orienteering area near the Soutra Pass just off the A68. The forest is a large plantation with deep cleughs, varied rides, and an extensive ditch network, offering challenging navigation and route choices. Courses cater to all abilities, from White (1.6 km) up to Black (10.5 km with 410 m climb), including Yellow, Orange, Red, and multiple Green and Blue variants. Parking is limited, so car sharing from Pathhead is encouraged. Late entry surcharge applies; members may access discounted rates via ELO. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

11 km
Black 10.5km 410m Climb
8 km
Short Brown 7.7km
8 km
Brown 8.2km
6 km
Blue 5.8km
5 km
Short Blue 4.9km
5 km
Green 4.6km
5 km
Red 5.2km
Orange 4.0km
Short Green 3.6km
Light Green 3.2km
Very Short Green 3.1km
Yellow 3.1km
White 1.6km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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