Experience an Adventure, Try Orienteering!

Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the mind and the body. The aim is to navigate in sequence between control points marked on a unique orienteering map 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 run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace.

Orienteering can take place anywhere from remote forest and countryside to urban parks and school playgrounds. The most challenging orienteering takes place in areas, which has demanding terrain and few paths.

To start orienteering all you need is a sense of adventure and a pair of trainers. It's a great sport for runners, joggers and walkers who want to improve their navigation skills or for anyone who loves the outdoors.

Orienteering - An adventure sport for all!

For a comprehensive guide to orienteering please look at the "Newcomers Guide"

School Orienteering

Many school children take part in orienteering as part of the National Curriculum and in school competitions, such as the British Schools Orienteering Championships. If you are a pupil interested in orienteering you will find lots of interesting information in the the Ozone. If you are a teacher and would like help and information on introducing orienteering in to your school, please visit the School/Club links pages in the Developing Orienteering section.

You can also visit the British Schools Orienteering Association's (BSOA) website.

Permanent Orienteering Courses (POC's)

These are fixed orienteering courses available throughout Great Britain. They are usually designed for beginners but often include difficult options for improving or experienced orienteers. For further information please look at the permanent courses section.