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.
Interested in trying a new sport? Find out more here.
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1 May 2026
Has your club registered their event for World Orienteering Week?
World Orienteering Week is fast approaching this year! It will be celebrated from Saturday 16 - Sunday 24 May 2026, and guess what? It's time to register your club's events and take part in all the celebrations!
1 May 2026
Part-year membership fees are back! Save money and join British Orienteering for even less!
We are delighted to bring back our exclusive offer of part-year Membership to new members, which offers access to fantastic Membership Discounts, support, and money-saving opportunities on events!
30 April 2026
Join Southdowns Orienteers for a weekend of orienteering in Sunny Sussex
A full weekend of orienteering is scheduled to take place in the South Downs National Park, located near Eastbourne. Take part in a high energy middle distance race at Friston Forest. Head over to Sovereign Harbour for an exciting evening urban race and finish the weekend off back in Friston Forest with a long distance national event.