Newcomers
Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass.
The aim is to navigate between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time.
It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can go at your own pace.
Orienteering Anytime
We have a number of locations where you can go orienteering at any time that suits you.
Permanent / Virtual courses that have physical marker posts and Virtual courses available.
Virtual Urban courses (using the MapRun app) have nothing visible but your phone beeps when you are in the right spot.
Events coming soon
Thu 23 Jan: KNC 14 - Hosey Common (DFOK)
Thu 30 Jan: KNC 15 - Whitstable
Thu 6 Feb: KNC 16 - Epsom Downs (MV)
All events have courses for beginners.
Results from Thu 9 Jan
KNC 12 - Tilgate Golf (SO)
Full Results with Splits, and Routegadget are on the Southdowns website. Thanks to Will Heap and the Southdowns gang for hosting an enjoyable event. 12 Saxons made the trip, with Mark and Brendon holding their own against the locals speedsters. We think it might just be a record turnout for a KNC ev…
Latest issue of SaxAlert is available to download!SaxAlert Issue 194: PDF Available For Download
SaxAlert issue 194 is now available to download as a PDF - just click on this link. The file size is about 8MB.As ever, thank you so much to everybody who contributed to this issue.
Mote Park event articleNice publicity in a local magazine
Twice-yearly magazine Bearsted CommunityAd kindly featured an article about the Mote Park event promoted by Alison & Beryl. MG
DFOK KOLs 3 & 5 re-scheduled
Following the cancellation of KOL 3 at Foots Cray last weekend, DFOK have re-scheduled their next two KOL events. KOL 3 at Foots Cray Meadows will now take place on Saturday 11th January (the original date for KOL 5). KOL 5 at Shooters Hill will now be on Saturday 15th February.
About Us
We are a friendly club, always keen to welcome new members whatever their age, fitness or ability. Saxons organise orienteering events in Kent and East Sussex and all events have courses suitable for beginners.
