Orienteering is a sport that combines running and navigating. Most orienteering events take place in forests, though they can be run on any kind of terrain, including open moorland, local parks, sand dunes, and even city streets.

Wherever it occurs, orienteering usually involves visiting pre-designated places (we call them Controls) in a particular order. The winner of any course is the person who has visited all the Controls on their particular course in the shortest time. This means thinking carefully about your route. Sometimes it will be quickest toOrienteering can be a highly competitive sport, and elite class athletes compete at the very top level in world competition. But many people participate in the sport for fun, and there are events throughout the year catering for the very widest possible range of ages and ability levels. Many orienteers enjoy the social side of the sport - seeing regular faces around the UK (and this includes Jersey), and making new friends from different walks of life. And speaking of 'walks' people participate at their own pace - from fast taxing runs to comfortable jogs and leisurely walks. The choice is yours.