British Orienteering is the National Governing Body for orienteering in the United Kingdom.
We are a non-profit organisation invested in developing orienteering throughout the UK from grassroots through to international competition.
Your time, your place, your adventure
New to orienteering
Our sport is adventurous, fun and suitable for all! Whether you are looking for a new challenge or just want to try it out, here you can learn more about what orienteering is.
Orienteer anytime, anywhere
We offer a range of activities from permanent and virtual orienteering courses around local areas, through to national competitions. Find your local club and join us today.
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Already a member of a club? Access key information and resources on how ways to develop and promote your club, including access to our digital content hub.
Latest News
JK 2026: Entries are officially open, and the early bird entry ends on 1 February 2026!
Entries are open for the British Middle Championships 2026
British Orienteering extends sponsorship agreement with Trimtex
Event Spotlight
British Orienteering Championships 2026
28 Feb - 1 Mar 2026
The British Long Distance Championships and British Relay Championships Weekend 2026
British Night Championships 2026
7 Feb 2026
Brave the night - secure your place at the British Night Championships
JK 2026
3-6 April 2026
Entries are open for JK 2026
It is the perfect combination of wild running with a purpose. Orienteering is for people who want their runs to be an adventure. For me, it also means that I get to share a sport that my 16 year old son also enjoys. We don't run together - I run my course and he runs his but afterwards, we have shared something that we can talk about; we have shared a common adventure or challenge.
Sarah Rollins, Southern Navigators Orienteering Club