Orienteering is an exciting outdoor sport. It’s a race with set points but no set route between them. Walk. jog or run it’s up to you. The fastest round in the correct order wins. Long 4km and Short 2km (distances are for guidance purposes and may vary slightly from week to week.). Each week the courses…
The UCI World Cycling Championships are coming to Dumfries between the 9th and 12th of August. The Crichton will be the location for the para-cycling road races on the 11th and 12th of August. The Individual Road Race pits riders against each other in an all-out battle for supremacy of the roads of Dumfries. Para-cyclists…
Come and join us for a day of free cycling fun on The Crichton estate before the UCI Cycling World Championships come to town! Explore The Crichton via bike on our treasure hunt, take part in one of our skill sessions, try out some new bikes, and find out more about local cycle groups and…
Dumfries Running Club invites you to run the Guid Nychburris 5K at 7 pm on 17 June 2022 Runners of all levels are welcome to join this race which is part of the annual Guid Nychburris festival in Dumfries. Entries will close on 16 June 2022. Runners are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 pm at…
Dumfries and Galloway is to host the British Cycling British National Road Cycling Championships, which are to take place over three days (with one rest day) between the 23-26 June of this year. On Thursday 23 June the time trials will take place on a course that loops around The Crichton, Bankend and Glencaple. The…
BRITISH CYCLING NATIONAL ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY: British Cycling will host the British National Road Championships in Dumfries and Galloway from the 23rd – 26th June… DUMFRIES – Time Trials, Thursday 23rd June* KIRKCUDBRIGHT – Circuit Race, Friday 24th June CASTLE DOUGLAS – Road Race – Sunday 26th June *Starting and finishing at The…
As part of The Crichton’s ambition to get to Net Zero we will be hosting a series of events and initiatives throughout the year to encourage members of The Crichton Community to make active travel choices, benefiting the environment, their health and their pocket. This is of particular relevance in the current fuel crisis. Could…
Have lockdowns left you feeling less confident on your feet? Have you noticed a decline in your mobility? Don’t worry you are not alone. With over an increase of broken hips due to falls, NHS Dumfries and Galloway recognise that many of our community are struggling with the effects of isolating. Tai Chi is a…
The Summer Garden at #The Crichton 11 June to 18 July 2021 Book a bench in the beer garden, catch up with friends and enjoy some of the many theme nights scheduled to take place throughout June and July on the grounds of The Crichton. Enjoy open-air entertainment at the Summer Garden, Dumfries The programme…
Super 4s offers P4-7 pupils the opportunity to take part in 4 cross country races at various locations across Nithsdale. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to take part, whether to improve fitness levels, improve performance or simply enjoy themselves. All races are 1 mile (approx) Super Cross Country Flyer 2020
** Event Cancelled** We have loads on offer including sports; face painting; dancing; stalls; bouncy castles; catering;and much much more. So please save this date and come and enjoy the Let’s Get Sporty Super Sunday Family Event.
Crichton Parkrun is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock. This is a free event but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time. Crichton parkrun needs…