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Get into Orienteering! Why not try a new sport?

More and more people are discovering that orienteering is a fun and challenging activity that gets them exploring the great outdoors. They are gaining new skills in finding their way in unknown terrain and crossing rough and sometimes hilly ground. You are always discovering somewhere new! It's for everyone, from 10-year-olds to grandpas and grandmas.

Photo credits:  Steve Rush (Bristol Orienteering Klub)

Orienteering is an exciting adventure sport suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Participants have to navigate their way between a series of checkpoints (called controls) shown on the map. There’s no set route, you find your own way using the map.

Photo credits:  Steve Rush (Bristol Orienteering Klub)

What are you waiting for?

Orienteering is a great way to spend more time with your family and friends. You can take part in local orienteering activities or events. UK events are listed here. You can contact your local orienteering club who will be happy to welcome you. This is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. UK orienteering clubs are listed here.

UK Orienteering Clubs hold many taster sessions throughout the summer.

Permanent Orienteering Courses are also a great way to get outside and go orienteering with family and friends. A great way to keep in touch and chat whilst you explore outdoors at a time and place that suits you all. Permanent Orienteering courses are listed here.

Are you interested in orienteering, but don’t know enough about the sport?

This set of Frequently Asked Questions will help you find out more.

Start Orienteering || A Newcomers Guide || Presented by Graham Gristwood

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