Grin Low - Saturday 7 November 2026
Club Championships
About this event
The annual DVO Championships, with Short, Medium and Long courses, individually handicapped so that all runners are predicted to finish at 12 noon!
Grin Low near Buxton is a new area for orienteering, and is fast and intricate.
Location
Postcode: SK17 6UJ
Grid reference: SK043718
Parking: Tourist road signs to car park off Harpur Hill Road. £2 honesty box
Latest updates about this event
Entry for this fun Club event is free of charge for DVO members, who will receive an email from Club Secretary explaining how to enter.
Start Times (allocated) are based on all known running form to try and have everyone back at the Finish at the same time! More details to follow, but first time not likely to be before 10:30am.
Lunch and Club awards – after the run everyone is invited to gather for a pot-luck lunch (bring a savoury or sweet dish to share, plus own crockery and drink), where we will present the Club’s awards and trophies for this year. The local venue (Buxton area) to be confirmed.
The awards and prizes are as 2025 (awarded at Strawberry Hill).
Event details
Courses available : See About this event;
Toilets : Council run toilets should be open
Dogs : In car park only
Event officials
Planner: Chris O'Donnell
Organiser: Ann-Marie Duckworth - Contact:
Type of event: D (Local)
Entries and other event details
Fees:
No charge
Insurance
A quick reminder for newcomers: participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance.
For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. By taking part in this event, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk.
Competitor safeguarding, well-being and assistance
Derwent Valley Orienteers strives to be an inclusive club. We are committed to providing events which support the safety, safeguarding and welfare of competitors and volunteers. Please read these pages to find out more:
- Please tell us about relevant medical conditions - this could help save your life
- Safeguarding - includes safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
- Photography at events - Please note that photos may be taken of participants competing at our club events.
If you require any assistance please contact the organiser. This includes advice for beginners or older competitors on the physical and technical difficulty of the courses as well as assistance for competitors who are neurodivergent and may like a quiet start or someone to pick up your bib or download your dibber after your run. We want everyone to have the best experience possible and if you don't ask, we won't know how we can help you achieve that.
