Orienteering
LATEST - Nopesport League Urban Orienteering Carlisle City Race Saturday 6th Feb 2010 all welcome including first-timers
Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the
mind and the body. The aim is to navigate in sequence between control points marked on a unique orienteering map and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace.
The adventure sport for all!
Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick is home to Europe’s first permanent all ability trail orienteering course, including those with a pushchair.
There are also four other orienteering courses available at Whinlatter. Children can also have a go at the Rabbit Run.
Grizedale Forest Park near Hawkshead also boasts a wealth of opportunities to enjoy a head to toe work out. It has seven orienteering courses to choose from plus a fun Mushroom Cycle Trail that is perfect for families and a series of new Trailquest mountain bike orienteering courses. Orienteering packs are available from the Visitor Centre.
More information on the activities available in forests in Cumbria
>> More information at British Orienteering
Contact one of the clubs in Cumbria:
- West Cumberland Orienteering (WCOC)
- Lakeland Orienteering Club (LOC)
- Barrow & District Orienteering Club (BarrO)
- Border Liners Orienteering Club (North East Cumbria, Carlisle, Penrith, Brampton, Wigton and surrounding areas)
CONTACT
Hamish Willis - Regional Development Officer, British Orienteering