Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass. The aim is to navigate between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, and you can run, walk or jog round the course and progress at your own pace.
Devon Orienteering Club seeks to encourage and promote the sport of orienteering in and around the County of Devon. Come along to an event and give it a try! All children and adults are welcome to attend Devon events and, in due course, to join the club.
The terrain is heathland and woodland with a strong path network suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. Includes a Red course for those who want a longer run with an opportunity to develop their navigation skills.
We have heard that Michael, a long-time former member of the Club, has died of a heart attack.
People have commented on their happy memories of AGMs hosted by Michael and Judy in their garden, which very conveniently adjoined the Fire Beacon area. Michael took on many roles for the Club, including as Treasurer and mapper. Roger Green has written some memories of the Greens involvement with the club below:
After the postponement of the original event in December due to Storm Darragh, we have managed to negotiate with Forest England to reschedule the event.
Entry fees carried forward. Details of refund policy if unable to attend to follow...
