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.
Join hundreds of other orienteers at the Sunny Sussex Weekend 2026!
Taking place from 9-10 May 2026 in Friston Forest, join Southdowns Orienteers for the ultimate weekend of orienteering.
Pre-enter all three events and receive a £3 discount per adult. Family rates for non-SO members capped at the rate of two adults plus one child. Enter the first three competitors as normal, then second, third child etc. using discount code 'Family'
Camping and campervan site available at Bramley Park Camping, just two miles from the Friston assembly field. Quote 'Orienteering10' for a 10% discount.
Entries close at 20:00 on Friday 8 May 2026.
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