Derby University student Phoebe Sheldon created this video featuring both new orienteers and regular club members in action and in interviews filmed at Markeaton Park on April 18th in one of our MapRun series. Keep a lookout for more MapRuns starting in September!
You may also like
Obituary: Francesco Lari
Francesco’s funeral took place at cemetery in the mountains above Lago Maggiore on March 3rd. He passed away while on holiday in his native Italy. Originally from the Bologna region, he had lived in the UK for...
British Individual Championships at Carreg Goch
Jane Kayley-Burgess looks back at her run I love orienteering in Wales. Wherever you are, you know it’s going to be tough and no preparation seems enough. Saturday was just like that. I’d printed the map...
We’re through to the Final!
The 2026 CompassSport Cup Heat in Sutton Park The CompassSport Cup is the only inter-club competition in UK orienteering, and takes place annually. The regional heats are in early spring, with the Final normally in...
Future events
Thursday 12 March 2026Duffield
Thursday 19 March 2026Mickleover North
Sunday 22 March 2026Bow Woods and Lea Woods
Recent results
Member news
- Obituary: Francesco Lari 05/03/2026
- British Individual Championships at Carreg Goch 02/03/2026
- We’re through to the Final! 25/02/2026
- Captain’s capers! 24/02/2026
- Portugal O Meeting 2026 21/02/2026
Join DVO
Derwent Valley Orienteers are a friendly, active club with members throughout Derbyshire.
We welcome new members whatever your experience and can help you learn orienteering and how to improve, either informally or through coaching.
Learn moreNewcomers
You can subscribe to receive information about future events suitable for novices.
SubscribeWe’re supported by the Orienteering Foundation
Thanks to a grant from the Orienteering Foundation, our Club is focusing on offering training courses for newcomers and help at local events in the Derby Area and beyond, but open to people from across Derbyshire.



