British Orienteering

British Champions

British Orienteering Long/Classic Distance Champions

YearAssocVenueMenWomen
2023SCOACold AshPeter-Taylor BrayJulie Emmerson
2022SEOALiphookGraham GristwoodMegan Carter-Davies
2021SWOABrauton BurrowsAlasdair PedleyChloe Potter
2020Not held - COVID


2019YHOAKilsney North & ArncliffeAlasdair McLeodMegan Carter-Davies
2018SOABalmoralPeter HodkinsonJo Shepherd
2017NWOAHigh DamGraham GristwoodTessa Strain

2016

WMOABrown Clee Hill, ShropshireGraham GristwoodKim Baxter
2015SWOANew BeechenhurstGraham GristwoodJessica Tullie
2014NEOAThrunton Woods and CallalyGraham GristwoodClaire Ward
2013SCOAWinterford and Pitch Hill, SurreyMurray StrainTessa Hill
2012NWOADale Garth, Lake DistrictHector HainesSarah Rollins
2011YHOAWharncliffe Woods, SheffieldDoug TullieTessa Hill
2010WMOACannock ChaseMatt CraneSarah Rollins
2009SWOANew Beechenhurst & Mallards PikeOli JohnsonPippa Whitehouse
2008SOACulbin EastOli JohnsonRachael Elder
2007WOAPwll DuOli JohnsonJenny Johnson
2006SEOAFurnace WoodJamie StevensonHeather Monro
2005SWOAPenhale SandsOli JohnsonHelen Winskill
2004NEOASimonsideEd NashHelen Winskill
2003NWOAHigh DamEd NashJenny Whitehead
2002NIOAMagilligan StrandDan MarstonHeather Monro
2001WOANewborough ForestJon DuncanJenny James
2000SOALoch VaaJon DuncanHeather Monro
1999NWOAGraythwaiteStephen PalmerYvette Baker
1998SOABlack FellSteve NicholsonYvette Hague
1997EMOAClumber ParkJamie StevensonCourse void
1996SOACreag Mhic ChaileinSteve NicholsonUna Creagh
1995WOANewborough ForestJon MusgraveYvette Hague
1994SEOACharlton ForestNeil ConwayYvette Hague
1993WMOABrown CleeDave PeelHeather Monro
1992EAOAKellingSteve NicholsonCourse void
1991NEOAKyloeStephen PalmerYvette Hague
1990YHOAEwden ValleySteve HaleYvette Hague
1989SCOAStar PostsSteve HaleYvette Hague
1988NWOAHolme FellSteve HaleKaren Parker
1987SWOALightning Tree HillAndy KitchenJean Ramsden
1986SOAAchiltyAndy KitchenAnn Salisbury
1985WMOAWyre ForestMartin BagnessJean Ramsden
1984YHOAWharncliffeMartin BagnessSue Parkin
1983SEOAPippingford ParkChris HirstJenny Pearson
1982EMOAShining CliffChris HirstJane Robson
1981NEOADipton WoodChris HirstCourse void
1980SCOABramshawChris HirstSue Parkin
1979NWOABethecar MoorGeoff PeckJean Ramsden
1978SOATentsmuirBrian BullenJenny Pearson
1977WMOACannock ChaseGeoff PeckSue Banner
1976YHOACroptonGeoff PeckCarol McNeill
1975EMOAStrinesTony ThornleyCarol McNeill
1974SEOABlackdownAlistair WoodCarol McNeill
1973NWOATarn HowsGeoff PeckAllyson Reed
1972SCOAMark Ash WoodMike MurrayCarol McNeill
1971NEOARedesdaleGeoff PeckSue Bone
1970SWOAFernworthyMike Wells-ColeSue Banner
1969SOAKirroughtreeMike Wells-ColeCarol McNeill
1968WMOACannock ChaseGordon PirieHazel Hill
1967NEOAHamsterleyGordon PirieCarol McNeill


British Middle Champions

YearAssoc/ClubVenueMenWomen
2023NIOADrumkeeraghNathan LawsonFiona Bunn
2022EAOARushmereWilliam GardnerAlice Leake
2021NWOASummerhouse KnottGraham GristwoodHolly Orr
2020Not held - COVID


2019EMOAChinley ChurnGraham GristwoodMegan Carter-Davies
2018SWOAStockhillJonathan CrickmoreCecilie Andersen
2017British OrienteeringWendover WoodsJamie Parkinson          Megan Carter-Davies  
2016DFOKLeith Hill, Nr Dorking Kris JonesLucy Butt
2015SCOANaphill and Park Wood, High WycombeJames TullieJessica Tullie

2014

WMOABrereton SpursKris JonesTessa Hill
2013EMOAStanton Moor, DerbyshireMurray StrainRachael Rothman
2012YHOAStrensall Common, YorkOli JohnsonClaire Ward
2011SCOAWorth Forest, CrawleyGraham GristwoodClaire Ward
2010NMOAHaverthwaiteOli JohnsonRachael Elder
2009EMOACademan & Thringstone WoodsScott FraserSarah Rollins
2008WMOAHopwas WoodsMatt CraneSarah Rollins
2007NEOAMulgrave WoodsOli JohnsonHelen Winskill
2006SWOAFonthillNeil NorthropAbi Weeds
2005SCOAThe Devil's PoundOli JohnsonHeather Monro
2004SOACulbinEwan McCarthyHelen Winskill
2003NWOAHaverthwaiteOli JohnsonSarah Rollins
2002NIOABinevenaghJon DuncanHeather Monro
2001
Not heldNot heldNot held
2000SOALoch VaaEd NashHeather Monro
1999NWOABlakeholmeDickie WrenYvette Hague
1998NWOATarn HowsJamie StevensonYvette Hague


British Sprint Champions

Year Assoc/ClubVenueMenWomen
2023NIOAArmagh CityNathan LawsonFiona Bunn
2022YHOALeeds Beckett UniversityKristian JonesMegan Carter-Davies
2021NWOASkelmersdaleJonathan CrickmoreAlice Leake
2020Not held- COVID


2019EMOALoughborough UniversityKristian JonesMegan Carter-Davies
2018SWOABath UniversityJonathan CrickmoreAlice Leake
2017EAOACampbell ParkJamie ParkinsonLaura Robertson
2016CHIG
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
Kris JonesCharlotte Ward
2015SCOAAldershot GarrisonMurray Strain Charlotte Ward
2014WMOAKeele UniversityMurray StrainTessa Hill
2013EMOALoughborough UniKris JonesTessa Hill
2012YHOAYork UniversityChris SmithardCatherine Taylor
2011SCOABrightonMurray StrainHollie Orr
2010NWOAChorleyGraham GristwoodSarah Rollins
2009EMOAUniversity of NottinghamScott FraserSarah Rollins
2008WMOAWarwick UniScott FraserPippa Whitehouse
2007YHOAScarboroughScott FraserPippa Whitehouse
2006EAOACampbell ParkGraham GristwoodSarah Rollins
2005SCOASandhurstNick BarrableHeather Monro
2004NWOAHaverthwaiteJamie StevensonKim Buckley
2003SWOAHam HillJamie StevensonSarah Rollins
2002NWOAWilliamson ParkJon DuncanSarah Rollins


British Relay Champions

YearAssocVenueMen's ClubWomen's Club
2023SCOAHambledenOD (Octavian Droobers)EUOC (Edinburgh University Orienteering Club)
2022SEOAIron Hill FVO (Forth Valley Orienteers)SYO (South Yorkshire Orienteers)
2021Not held


2020Not held - COVID


2019YHOAMiddleton ParkAIRE (Airienteers)SYO (South Yorkshire)
2018SOATorphantrickFVO (Forth Valley)FVOD (Forth Valley)
2017NWOASummerhouse KnottEUOC (Edinburgh University)EUOC (Edinburgh University)
2016WMOAShropshireEUOC (Edinburgh University)SROC (South Ribble)
2015SWOACannop PondsINT (Interlopers)SN (Southern Navigators)
2014NEOACragg Estate & Chesterhope CommonINT (Interlopers)EUOC (Edinburgh University)
2013SCOAHolmbury HillOUOC (Oxford University)SYO (South Yorkshire)
2012NWOAHeslington BarrowsINT (Interlopers Edinburgh)WCOC (West Cumberland)
2011YHOATankersleySHUOC (Sheffield University)WCOC (West Cumberland)
2010WMOACannock ChaseSHUOC (Sheffield University)EUOC Edinburgh University)
2009SCOABeaulieu EstateSYO (South Yorkshire)CLOK (Cleveland)
2008SOACulbin WestINT (Interlopers Edinburgh)SHUOC (Sheffield University)
2007WOAPwll DuSHUOC (Sheffield University)SYO (South Yorkshire)
2006SEOAFurnace WoodWAROC (Warrior, Lake District)CLOK (Cleveland)
2005SWOAPenhale SandsSHUOC (Sheffield University)SYO (South Yorkshire)
2004SWOALydney ParkFVO (Forth Valley)SYO (South Yorkshire)
2003YHOAGreno WoodsOD (Octavian Droobers)INT (Interlopers Edinburgh)
2002NI0ABaronscourt EstateINT (Interlopers, Edinburgh)SYO (South Yorkshire)
2001
Not heldNot heldNot held
2000SWOAPenyard HillSYO (South Yorkshire)SYO (South Yorkshire)
1999NWOAHolkerSYO (South Yorkshire)SYO (South Yorkshire)
1998SCOAMytchettSYO (South Yorkshire)SYO (South Yorkshire)
1997EMOAChatsworthSHUOC (Sheffield University)ERYRI (North Wales)
1996SOACoille NathaisSHUOC (Sheffield University)JOK (Ex-Oxford University)
1995WOARhos & BryngefiliauSYO (South Yorkshire)INT (Interlopers Edinburgh)
1994SEOAHeyshottSYO (South Yorkshire)SYO (South Yorkshire)
1993WMOABrown CleeSN (Southern Navigators)SYO (South Yorkshire)
1992EAOABrandon ParkCLYDE (Glasgow)EUOC (Edinburgh Uni
1991NEOACallalyINT (Interlopers, Edinburgh)EUOC Edinburgh Uni)
1990YHOADeffer WoodsSYO (South Yorkshire)SLOW (South London)
1989SCOAMytchettWAROC (Warrior, Lake District)SYO (South Yorkshire)
1988NWOTorverWCH (Walton Chasers)CLOK (Cleveland)
1987NEOADiptonSYO (South Yorkshire)CLOK (Cleveland)
1986SWOACrabtree HillBAOC (British Army)SN (Southern Navigators)
1985EMOAClipstoneSHUOC (Sheffield University)SYO (South Yorkshire)
1984SCOAWendoverSYO (South Yorkshire)ROC (Reading)
1983SOADalswintonFVO (Forth Valley)SLOW (South London)
1982SWOAPembreySN (Southern Navigators, Surrey)LOK (London)
1981SEOAHolmburyBAOC (British Army)SYO (South Yorkshire)
1980YHOAPickeringCUOC (Cambridge University)DVO (Derwent Valley)
1979EMOASwynnertonOUOC (Oxford University)DVO (Derwent Valley)
1978NEOAMulgraveAIRE (Leeds/Bradford)EBOR (York)
1977SCOAChristmas CommonULOC (University of London)MDOC (Manchester)
1976WOAHafodgwenllianWCOC (West Cumberland)MDOC (Manchester)
1975YHOAHopeOUOC (Oxford University)DVO (Derwent Valley)
1974SWOAPuddletownOK NutsROC (Reading)
1973EMOAClipstoneOK NutsDVO (Derwent Valley)
1972SOANewcastletonINT (Interlopers, Edinburgh)UNOC (Newcastle Uni


British Night Champions

Year AssocVenueMenWomen
2023SWOARingwoodRichard RobinsonKezia Jukes
2022YHOAIlkley MoorGraham GristwoodMegan Carter-Davies
2021SWOACleeve CommonPhil VokesMegan Carter-Davies
2020SCOAHambledenGraham GristwoodMegan Carter-Davies
2019SOAMuir of DinnetGraham GristwoodFay Walsh
2018WOAMerthyr Mawr Warren and WoodsGraham GristwoodMegan Carter-Davies
2017NWOAGreat TowerGraham GristwoodHeather Roome
2016EMOACademan & Thringstone WoodsGraham GristwoodClaire Ward
2015YHOAMiddleton ParkGraham GristwoodClaire Ward
2014SEOAAshdown ForestGraham GristwoodJenny Peel
2013YHOATankersley and Hesley WoodsJonathan Crickmore
Richard Robinson
Rachel Elder
2012SEOAHamptworth EstateMark BownHelen Bridle
2011WMOABentley WoodsMatt CraneTessa Hill
2010SOAPentland HillsAlasdair McLeodPippa Archer
2009SEOAMytchettTuomas TalaSarah Rollins
2008SWOANew BeechenhurstNick BarrableEkaterina Orekhova
2007EAOASheringham ParkNick BarrableClare Leventon
2006SCOAHawley & HornleyNick BarrableSarah Rollins
2005NWOAWatergroveAndrew EtherdenAislinn Austin
2004EMOACrich ChaseEd NashHelen Winskill
2003NEOADuke's House WoodSteve BirkinshawSarah Rollins
2002SEOAHeyshott & AmbershamOli JohnsonSarah Rollins
2001YHOABlackamoorOli JohnsonHelen Hargreaves
2000WMOABentley WoodDave PeelJenny James
1999SWOAPenhale SandsCharlie AdamsMichelle Spillar
1998SOANewcastletonDave FarquharEncarna Maturana
1997EAOAWeybourne WoodsBill EdwardsJenny James
1996WOAPembrey ForestDave PeelAlice Bedwell
1995SCOABlackwoodSimon BourneAlice Bedwell
1994NWOADelamere ForestSteve NicholsonHeather Monro
1993SEOAChelwoodUlrik StaugaardHeather Monro
1992YHOAOgdenDave PeelYvette Hague
1991WMOAClent & HagleyClive HallettDiane Leakey
1990SWOASwallowvalletsAlun PowellJackie Davis
1989NWOAGrindletonTim WatkinsFrances Watkins
1988EAOASandringhamBill EdwardsChris Midgley
1987EMOAClipstone ForestSteve HaleKaren Parker
1986NEOABroomley FellSteve HaleKaren Parker
1985SWOABulford RangesJohn RyeFrances Watkins
1984SEOABurnham BeechesMark ElgoodKaren Parker
1983EMOABradgate ParkChris HirstFrances Watkins
1982SCOALongmoorIan RochfordFrances Watkins
1981NWOADelamere ForestMark ElgoodC.Beveridge
1980WMOASutton ParkDave KinghamKathy Crease
1979SCOAFrith HillAdrian BarnesAllyson Reed
1978SCOAAsh RangesHarald HoviAllyson Reed


British Trail Orienteering Champions 


YearVenueOpenParalympic
2023Armagh PalaceTom DobraColin Duckworth
2022BordonAnne StraubeGraham Urquhart
2021Not held

2020 Not held - COVID

2019

Scarborough, N. Yorkshire

Tom Dobra BOK. Junior Champion: River Edis-Smith MDOC.

Colin Duckworth TVOC

2018

Crathes Castle, Royal Deeside, Scotland

Charles Bromley Gardner BAOC. Junior Champion: Max Straube-Roth OD

John Crosby NATO

2017

YMCA Lakeside, Cumbria

Tom Dobra UBOC

John Crosby NATO

2016Not held

2015

Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Anne Straube OD

Peter Roberts EBOR

2014

Twywell Hills & Dales, Northants.

John Kewley MDOC

John Crosby NATO

2013

Newlands Corner, Surrey

Sarah-Jane Gaffney SLOW

John Crosby NATO

2012

Newborough, Anglesey 

Ian Ditchfield MV

John Crosby NATO

2011

Tankersley, S. Yorkshire

Alan Gartside LVO   

John Crosby NATO

2010

Cannock Chase, W. Midlands 

John Kewley MDOC & Ian Ditchfield MV

Dick Keighley WIM

2009

Daresbury Firs, Cheshire 

Anne Straube OD

Peter Roberts EBOR

2008

Wallington, Northumberland

Margaret Crosby NATO 

Margaret Crosby NATO 

2007

Tarn Hows, Cumbria

Dave Gittus WRE

Dave Gittus WRE

2006

Iping, West Sussex

Helen Chiswell HOC

Peter Roberts EBOR

2005

Penhale, Cornwall

Alan Gartside LVO   

Sue Boyt KERNO

2004

Simonside, Northumberland

Alan Gartside LVO   

Sue Boyt KERNO

2002

N. Ireland

Dave Gittus WRE

Dave Gittus WRE

1999

Graythwaite, Cumbria

Charles Bromley Gardner BAOC


1998

Wheal Sidney, Devon

Sue King KERNO

Karen Darke

1997

Clumber Park, Notts.

Andrew Suddaby BL


1993

Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Karen Darke 

Karen Darke

1992

Haigh Country Park, Wigan

Sue Harvey FVO