British Orienteering

British Orienteering We are British Orienteering, the National Governing Body for orienteering, an exciting and adventurous outdoor sport suitable for all ages and abilities.

Orienteering is a fun and challenging map-based outdoor adventure sport, and British Orienteering is the National Governing Body in Britain. We'll be telling you all about exciting orienteering events and activities you can take part in, bringing you the latest updates from about our teams and athletes that compete internationally, and posting pictures, results and more from major events. We also

want to hear from YOU! Leave us a comment and tell us what you'd like to see. We've got some exciting things planned, but we're always keen to hear more! Find out more about orienteering in Britain at www.britishorienteering.org.uk
We also have Twitter: www.twitter.com/gbrorienteering

⚠️Don't miss out!⚠️Individual Sprint entries for the British Sprint Championships close TOMORROW. ⌛The competition takes...
06/06/2026

⚠️Don't miss out!⚠️

Individual Sprint entries for the British Sprint Championships close TOMORROW. ⌛

The competition takes place at the University of West England (Frenchay Campus) on Sunday 28 June 2026.

Entries will close at 11:59pm tomorrow Sunday 7 June. You can still enter the British Relay Championships 2026 up until Saturday 13 June.

Enter: https://tinyurl.com/3psyfs9h

A new Transgender Policy is now live, following recent legal developments and sector-wide guidance to ensure fair, safe ...
05/06/2026

A new Transgender Policy is now live, following recent legal developments and sector-wide guidance to ensure fair, safe and compliant participation across our sport.

Work is underway to update the BO database, and members will be informed of any actions needed.

You can read the full policy on the British Orienteering site: https://tinyurl.com/tyayv4r4

Some images that have caught our interest in the past couple of weeks of people enjoying our sport. ⚡️🟢 helper at their ...
05/06/2026

Some images that have caught our interest in the past couple of weeks of people enjoying our sport. ⚡️

🟢 helper at their event at the Eyes & Millenium Meadow in Derbyshire
🟣 at their free event in Po***ck Park, Glasgow
🟠A participant reaches a control point at Cleveland Orienteering Klub Preston Park Summer Series
🔴 at their event in Llandaff Fields
🟡 capture one of their control points at a permanent orienteering course in Nonsuch Park, Sutton
🔵 at their event in Halkyn Mountain, Wales
⚫️ pictured at the Calderdale Relays event they attended as a club , coming third.
🟤 at their WOW week event at Black Loch, Darnaway
⚪️ at captured by

Been to an event where there was an incredible atmosphere? Drop your images in the comments 👇

And don't forget to check out all of our clubs upcoming events this month via our website: www.britishorienteering.org.uk/event

Line up for the Lakes 5 Days ⛰️🏃5 days of racing and competition in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District. Res...
04/06/2026

Line up for the Lakes 5 Days ⛰️

🏃5 days of racing and competition in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District.

Rest day activities include a score event organised by the North West Junior Squad on Birkrigg Common, near Ulverston, South Lakes. Entries are now open via SiEntries.

Secure your entry to the competition today: https://www.lakes5.org.uk/entries

Entries are closing for the British Sprint & British Sprint Relay Championships 2026!Join the action at the British Spri...
03/06/2026

Entries are closing for the British Sprint & British Sprint Relay Championships 2026!

Join the action at the British Sprint Championships 2026 by securing your place by 7 June 2026.

The final date for standard entries for the British Sprint Relay Championships is 13 June 2026.

https://tinyurl.com/yeytwn39

Did you know that there are 60 Sport Welfare Officers embedded across 42 Active Partnerships all working with National G...
02/06/2026

Did you know that there are 60 Sport Welfare Officers embedded across 42 Active Partnerships all working with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to provide local, day-to-day support for clubs across a range of safeguarding and welfare issues?

The Sport Welfare in Action; together for safer sport campaign recognises the important role volunteers, staff, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), and local partners play in creating positive club cultures, and reinforces the support available to them through the Sport Welfare Officer (SWO) Network.

Find your local Sport Welfare Officer today: https://tinyurl.com/mr4ayehy or learn more about the Sport Welfare in Action campaign, visit activepartnerships.org.uk.

Sport England, NSPCC, Ann Craft Trust

The driving force behind the scenes 💪People who make our sport happen 🗺️The force that continues to give again, and agai...
01/06/2026

The driving force behind the scenes 💪

People who make our sport happen 🗺️

The force that continues to give again, and again ⭐

Happy Volunteers Week to our army force of Planners, Organisers, Mappers and more.

Thank you for everything you do to make our sport welcoming!

31/05/2026

🎤 Peter, Simon, Fiona, Ralph and Ellie reflect on their Mixed Sprint Relay performances, discuss the increased use of barriers in sprint orienteering as well as talk on their personal progression.

Address

Scholes Mill, Old Coach Road
Matlock
DE45FY

Telephone

+441629583037

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when British Orienteering posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to British Orienteering:

Shortcuts

Share

Category