Orienteering

If you know nothing about Orienteering and would like to know more, this is the section for you. Even if you've been to an Orienteering event before there may still be information here that you'll find useful.

If you've used this page to get started and feel we've missed anything out, or could add something else, please let us know.

Try this short video clip made by Alex, age 11, or this article on the Planet Fear website by Oli Johnson.

Frequently Asked Questions	Know nothing about orienteering ? Start here and work through the other links.
Event Types	An explanation of the different types of orienteering events.
Beginner-friendly events	SROC's O-zone orienteering adventure series.
Permanent Courses	Details of the active Permanent Courses in the North West.
My First Event	Never been to an event before ? A step by step guide as to what to do.
Orienteering Maps	What's the difference between O-maps and other maps ? Let us explain . . .
Control Descriptions	A guide to both written and pictorial descriptions. How can they help ?
Bibliography	The best orienteering books and publications available.