Eyes Meadow, Duffield - Saturday 30 May 2026
Local Event
About this event
Come and orienteer with us at Eyes Meadow, Duffield, a hidden gem at the confluence of the Ecclesbourne and the Derwent. There will be three MapRun courses (between 1 and 4km), with kites/punches on the ground for reassurance, or for those who don’t want to use phone timing.
Full help available for beginners, and the fee covers a second or even third course if you have time. Navigate with your phone, or with a printed map.
Registration will be on the grass, north of the car park. It will close at 3pm, and you have until 3:30pm to finish your course.
Location
Postcode: DE56 4GE
Grid reference: SK347433
Parking: Parking is free and just inside Eyes Meadow. From Saint Alkmund's Church (east of Duffield, off Makeney Road) follow signs to Eyes Meadow along Donald Hawley Way. Please watch out for cyclists and pedestrians along this narrow road. Pedestrian access from Duffield town centre is very quick; walk 150m from the eastern end of Town Street and you're there!
Latest updates about this event
Course lengths are as follows:
Short (White/Yellow standard) – 1.3km, 10 controls
Medium (Orange standard) – 2.2km, 13 controls
Long (Light Green standard) – 3.6km, 16 controls
Climb in Eyes Meadow is negligible; it’s an area with no contours!
Long trousers are advised for this event. Wild-flower growth at Millennium Meadow will be at its peak, and some nettles, brambles and other stingers are inevitable.
Event details
Courses available : See About this event;
Start times: 13:00 - 15:00
Registration: 13:00 - 15:00.
Courses close : 15:30
Dogs : In car park only
Event officials
Planner: Jessica Williams
Organiser: Emily Williams - Contact: ewilliams.uk@gmail.com
Type of event: D (Local)
Entries and other event details
Fees:
Seniors £5.00 and Juniors £3.00
How to enter
Since this is a smaller event, entry is on-the-day only, at the event, rather than online.
