British Orienteering is the National Governing Body for orienteering in the United Kingdom.
We are a non-profit organisation invested in developing orienteering throughout the UK from grassroots through to international competition.
Your time, your place, your adventure
New to orienteering
Our sport is adventurous, fun and suitable for all! Whether you are looking for a new challenge or just want to try it out, here you can learn more about what orienteering is.
Orienteer anytime, anywhere
We offer a range of activities from permanent and virtual orienteering courses around local areas, through to national competitions. Find your local club and join us today.
Promote your club
Already a member of a club? Access key information and resources on how ways to develop and promote your club, including access to our digital content hub.
Latest News
2025 AGM Notice
British Orienteering win award at the National Outdoor Expo!
Athlete availability for The World Games
Event Spotlight
British Middle Championships 2025
15 March 2025
Mole Valley Orienteering Club brings you the British Middle Distance Championships at Holmbush & Buchan Country Park, West Sussex.
JK 2025
18-21 April 2025
The Yorkshire and Humberside Association are delighted to invite you to the UK's biggest orienteering festival! Entries are now open.
British Orienteering Championships 2025
10-11 May 2025
This year's Long Distance and Relay Championships take place in the South Lake District. Enter today.
British Sprint Championships Weekend 2025
30-31 August 2025
Join your hosts, The East Anglian Orienteering Association, for the British Sprint Championships Weekend 2025 this year! Entries open in April 2025.
It is the perfect combination of wild running with a purpose. Orienteering is for people who want their runs to be an adventure. For me, it also means that I get to share a sport that my 16 year old son also enjoys. We don't run together - I run my course and he runs his but afterwards, we have shared something that we can talk about; we have shared a common adventure or challenge.
Sarah Rollins, Southern Navigators Orienteering Club