Access Case Studies
A dedicated page of case studies designed to showcase access best practice, celebrate successful approaches and to support orienteering across diverse and sensitive areas.
Access Best Practice Case Study Series 2026
This 2026 case study series aims to provide clubs and landowners with real examples of orienteering taking place in a range of areas, including some that require greater environmental consideration, including Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The case studies explain how clubs have worked collaboratively with landowners, and outline how events are organised and courses planned to avoid sensitivities and prioritise environmental considerations.
Orienteering at Studland Heath
Wessex Orienteering Club share their experience of orienteering at a National Trust heathland site, highlighting the measures taken to avoid sensitive areas and protect the environment. A fantastic example of how well‑planned orienteering can coexist with environmentally sensitive landscapes.
Access Success Stories
These case studies highlight club success stories when negotiating permissions with landowners.
Patience, Persistence and Politeness – key factors in gaining access
Ranald Macdonald explains how working together with BOF's Access and Environment Officer Emma Monkham, alongside other key local stakeholders, they managed to negotiate back access to the terrain; proof indeed that patience, persistence and politeness are key in negotiating access!
Orienteering at Chatsworth
This presentation has been used during discussions with Estate Managers at Chatsworth House stately home in the Derbyshire Dales. Previous to this presentation, Chatsworth were not allowing orienteering events due to a misunderstanding. This presentation persuaded Chatsworth to allow events again.