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Orienteering is an adventure sport that exercises both the body and mind

More and more people are discovering that orienteering is a fun and challenging activity that gets them exploring the great outdoors.

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.  You are always discovering somewhere new! 

Photo permission and credit:  Wendy Carlyle (Airienteers)

Events are held by clubs across the country offering courses to suit all technical and physical abilities. Club members are always on hand to show you how to get started and give you some tips to help you to get the most out of your orienteering experience. 

Many local orienteering clubs run regular coaching sessions, often on mid-week club nights, or on weekends - click here to find your nearest club.  There are also University Orienteering Clubs across the UK. 

If you are interested but want to find out more about orienteering before contacting your local club then check out this set of Frequently Asked Questions which we hope will be helpful.

Find out more here.

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