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Quantock Orienteers Somerset orienteering has a lot going for it, from the Quantock hills to the woods of the Blackdowns, come and join us! Enjoy Parkrun?

Quantock Orienteers is a friendly club based in Somerset, England. We hold orienteering events mainly on the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, north and south of Taunton respectively. We also hold events from Minehead to Yeovil, from Cullompton to Street, down in Bridgwater and up on Exmoor. Our Junior Orienteering Group (JOG) meets most Saturdays to encourage young orienteers and help them develop. JOG often uses areas such as college grounds and small woods in and around Taunton and Wellington, making it very accessible for families. If you want to learn how to navigate, improve your running, or simply get out into nature, come and try it. If urban running is more your thing, then check out our MapRun events. These weekday evening runs use your GPS smartphone to track your progress. The distances are perfect for 5k runners and 10k runners. Try this next...

If you are more of a trail runner, then our Beat The Trail events are for you. Orienteering is an exciting and challenging outdoor adventure sport. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on a special 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. Orienteering is definitely fitness for life and is enjoyed by all ages. We hope to see you in one of our beautiful forests sometime soon.

Routegadget for today's SWOL/QOFL event at Aisholt Common is ready and the link is here:
11/10/2026

Routegadget for today's SWOL/QOFL event at Aisholt Common is ready and the link is here:

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Today is your LAST CHANCE to enter and join over 100 other Orienteers on Sunday. The weather forecast is looking dry so ...
08/10/2026

Today is your LAST CHANCE to enter and join over 100 other Orienteers on Sunday. The weather forecast is looking dry so hopefully we'll get some good views too! https://racesignup.co.uk/site/event.php?eventid=6510

Triscombe Stone leads on to steep open moorland allowing plenty of route choice and physical challenge. Unfortunately felling operations mean we have no access

If you missed the deadline for Triscombe, don't panic, entries have re-opened until Thursday night!
05/10/2026

If you missed the deadline for Triscombe, don't panic, entries have re-opened until Thursday night!

Triscombe Stone leads on to steep open moorland allowing plenty of route choice and physical challenge. Unfortunately felling operations mean we have no access

On Sunday 11th October, we have our 1st Forest League event at Triscombe. 🌲🌳 The score from your run will count as part ...
01/10/2026

On Sunday 11th October, we have our 1st Forest League event at Triscombe. 🌲🌳 The score from your run will count as part of the QOFL, SWOL and Devon Orienteering Club Forest League, so it's one not to miss! With the open moorland, the views will (hopefully!) be excellent! 🏞 Sign up here 👇 before Sunday 04/10 to guarantee yourself a map!

Triscombe Stone leads on to steep open moorland allowing plenty of route choice and physical challenge. Unfortunately felling operations mean we have no access

Yesterday was the beginning of the new Orienteering season and what a great day we had at Woodbury Common with Devon Ori...
21/09/2026

Yesterday was the beginning of the new Orienteering season and what a great day we had at Woodbury Common with Devon Orienteering Club. We had some fantastic September sunshine and some great results from QO. 4 of the top 6 places on Brown were taken by QO including 1st and 2nd. Our members spread across 5 of the different courses with many of our orienteers finishing mid-way in the results, well done all!

📷 credit: Ben C (Devon OC)

Last Saturday, our JOG Autumn term started with a very warm and sunny event at Henlade Woods. Why not come along to one ...
10/09/2026

Last Saturday, our JOG Autumn term started with a very warm and sunny event at Henlade Woods. Why not come along to one of our upcoming events? Check out our website for more information.

For our first JOG of the season we returned to a much loved small area with woodland and open areas. Henlade provides an ideal opportunity for juniors to try st

09/09/2026

Woodbury orienteering 20th Sept.
Come and orienteer on Woodbury Common -open heathland, coniferous copses and deciduous forest, generally with good runnability.
Enter before 13th Sept
https://racesignup.co.uk/Woodbury-South

📷Ben Chesters

08/09/2026

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the SPunch tomorrow due to illness. Details will be on the website soon for those who have already pre-entered.

17/08/2026

On Saturday, we have a 'Come and Try It' event at Ninesprings Park in Yeovil. It is an opportunity for beginners to have a go at orienteering and experienced orienteers to have a challenging run out. There are courses designed to suit beginners, families and more experienced orienteers. With reduced fees, it's only £1.50 for an individual or £3 for a family with includes upto 4 maps! Full details and sign up link are on our website: https://www.quantockorienteers.co.uk/events/ninesprings-2026-08-22

14/08/2026

Arlington Court Orienteering 6th Sept.
Entries are open on Racesignup.
https://racesignup.co.uk/Arlington-Court

Phil is currently looking for volunteers and in particular First Aiders, so if you can help on the day please let him know.
Staff at the NT estate are keen to see how an orienteering event works so a good turn out will help show them and will help us gain support for holding more events there in future.
You can make a day of it and also view the house, walled kitchen garden and the National Carriage Museum in this picturesque location. The main house, café, toilets, registration and download are all close together making this an ideal setting for an enjoyable event.
Contact details on the website and RaceSignUp.

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