Newcomers

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.

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About Us

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.

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Event on Sun 26 Jan Woodbury Common
Devon League 5

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.

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On (nearly) 50 years of mappingJohn Pearce

John has written a fascinating reflection on his extensive mapping experiences over the years which can be read here.

We are incredibly grateful and indebted to John for all his time, energy and expertise on behalf of the club.

Wed 15 Jan

Michael Green

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:

Mon 13 JanRead more…

Harcombe event rescheduled2 March 2025

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...

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New event entry fees for 2025Entry fee unchanged for BOF members

The headline rates are seniors £10 and juniors £3 for BOF member entering by the event closing date. 

Tue 10 DecRead more…

Compass Sport Cup 2025 heatsSunday 23rd February 25

These are the details for the CSC qualifying round 2025 at Croydon Hill, Minehead:

Mon 9 DecRead more…

Devon League scores after event 32024/25

Devon League 2024-25 standings after the second event at Golden Dagger.

Sat 7 DecRead more…