Go Orienteering
Published: Fri 21 Jul 2023
There are many ways to enjoy the sport of orienteering.
Competitive events from small local ones to large (2000 people+) national/international ones. Virtual (smartphone/watch) courses, where the controls are virtual. Permanent Orienteering Courses with markers on the ground.
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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 Read more…
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 youRead more…
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Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouringRead more…
Courses at orienteering events combine physical activity with navigational challenge. To cater for all ages and abilities can be quite difficult or confusing. Guidance is therefore provided to try and give consistency enabling competitors to identifyRead more…
These are images of the map symbols you will find on orienteering maps. The first one is for normal forest maps and the second one is for urban maps.
Right click to download full size version or open in a new tab/window.Read more…
Below is an image of the the sorts of things you will see on the control descriptions that are given to you (and usually printed on the map). These describe your course, the numbers of the controls (checkpoints) and the land feature that you will finRead more…
Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
If you have pre-existing health issues that you feelRead more…
Should the event be cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the club, the club will endeavour to notify everyone who has pre-entered. The club will also seek to add a notice on the club’s website as soon as practicable. Refunds or credits for a fRead more…