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

After days of rain, the sun was shining finally for the last day of the European Orienteering Championships. Returning t...
27/09/2026

After days of rain, the sun was shining finally for the last day of the European Orienteering Championships. Returning to Petroskos forest for the relays, athletes now raced head-to-head through the dense Lithuanian forest. In the women's relay, team GBR finished in 17th place, while the men's first team finished in 18th place - with both securing the 11th nation spot in their respective classes.

The European Orienteering Championships returned to the Petroškos forest, Lithuania for some middle-distance racing. Muc...
26/09/2026

The European Orienteering Championships returned to the Petroškos forest, Lithuania for some middle-distance racing. Much like the long-distance event, the map was highly detailed with contours at 2.5 metres. The courses presented tricky planning in dense forest. Many of the international favourites suffered significant time loss. Great Britain’s best performance came again from Simon Harden with a 28th place finish; his best World Cup result to date. 💪🧭

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📣 We’re delighted to announce that Graham Gristwood has been appointed Performance Pathway Manager.Graham of will offic...
25/09/2026

📣 We’re delighted to announce that Graham Gristwood has been appointed Performance Pathway Manager.

Graham of will officially take up his new role on Monday 28 September, leading the development of British Orienteering’s Performance Pathway as we look towards 2027 and beyond.

With a hugely successful international career behind him, Graham brings a wealth of elite orienteering experience to the role. 🇬🇧

He first represented Great Britain at senior World Championships level in 2004 and went on to win **World Championships relay gold in 2008**, alongside Jon Duncan and Jamie Stevenson.

A multiple British Champion with extensive experience of international competition, coaching and athlete development, Graham is ideally placed to support the next generation of British orienteers.

We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing the Performance Pathway develop under his leadership.

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Today saw the long-distance final at the European Orienteering Championships in Lithuania. As with the qualification rac...
24/09/2026

Today saw the long-distance final at the European Orienteering Championships in Lithuania. As with the qualification race, athletes faced intricate contour detail shown at 2.5-metre intervals. However, the map was far greener, and the low visibility made losing map contact far more punishing.

Great Britain’s standout performance came from Joshua Dudley, who finished 32nd in the Men’s A final, closely followed by Simon Harden in 33rd. Meanwhile, Matthew Gooch secured an additional spot in Saturday’s Middle-Distance A-final thanks to a top-10 finish in today’s B-final.

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5 GB athletes qualify for the European A finals! 👊​The opening day of the European Orienteering Championships in Lithuan...
23/09/2026

5 GB athletes qualify for the European A finals! 👊

​The opening day of the European Orienteering Championships in Lithuania served as qualification for both the Middle and Long finals. Despite plenty of contour detail, the 2.5-metre interval increased vagueness on the ground. Combined with low forest visibility, athletes faced tricky terrain where relocation was tough.

​Simon Harden was Great Britain's top performer with an impressive 5th-place finish, alongside Ralph Street, Joshua Dudley, Grace Molloy, and Imogen Pieters, who also secured their spots in the A finals.

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23/09/2026

🎤 Hear from Daisy McNamara and Imogen Pieters after their EOC2026 qualification race

⚠️One week to go!⚠️Help make grassroots sport safer! Join the NWG Network's Active Bystander Actions training on 28 Sept...
21/09/2026

⚠️One week to go!⚠️

Help make grassroots sport safer! Join the NWG Network's Active Bystander Actions training on 28 Sept 2026 at 18:30 (Teams).

Learn how to step in safely and confidently.

Open to anyone involved in sport.

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/4wybjf82

🖥️ British Orienteering is inviting tenders for a new IT services provider.We looking for a responsive, proactive partne...
21/09/2026

🖥️ British Orienteering is inviting tenders for a new IT services provider.

We looking for a responsive, proactive partner to help strengthen our digital infrastructure, support staff, volunteers and clubs, and ensure our IT systems are secure, resilient and fit for the future.

📅 Tender deadline: 1 November 2026 at 18:00

Interested organisations are invited to review the full tender documentation, which sets out the requirements, scope of services and procurement process.

Full details, key dates, and how to submit your interest: https://tinyurl.com/yc4caess

17/09/2026

Heading to university? Got no idea where anything is but love the thrill of finding out? Meet your new sport!

Explore your local campus, run through woods, navigate maps, make questionable decisions at high speed, and pretend you absolutely meant to go that way.

No experience. No elite fitness. No idea what you’re doing? Ideal, because our clubs are ready to help you along your way.

Get started: https://tinyurl.com/df9axjd8

⚠️Applications are closing for the role of Independent Non-Executive Director.⚠️British Orienteering is particularly kee...
10/09/2026

⚠️Applications are closing for the role of Independent Non-Executive Director.⚠️

British Orienteering is particularly keen to hear from those with expertise in the following areas (although these are not essential skills and we welcome all applications):

🟠Welfare/Safeguarding
🟢Safety
🟣Diversity & Inclusion

A candidate pack is available via our website 👉https://tinyurl.com/3d8tvdck

The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Sunday 13 September 2026.

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