Swadlincote Woods - Friday 21 August 2026

Local Event

About this event

Great for Beginners, of any age combination, in pairs

Using the updated Permanent Orienteering Course

Only £2.00 for your map (to Keep) and Record Card for your first course.

Please bring a pen or pencil

Try the Short, Medium or Long Challenge

If you want to do another Course the Second Course will be free to enter

Lots of help from experienced Orienteers

Location

 

Postcode: DE11 8EB

Grid reference: SK305193

Parking: DE11 8LP

Event details

Courses available : Introductory Level (short); Intermediate Level (medium); Technical Level (long);

Start times: 13:00 - 15:00

Registration: 13:00 - 15:00.

Courses close : 16:00

Dogs : In car park only

Event officials

Planner: Rex Bleakman

Organiser: Rex Bleakman - Contact:

Type of event: D (Local)

Entries and other event details

Fees:

£2:00

How to enter

Since this is a smaller event, entry is on-the-day only, at the event, rather than online.

Future events

Saturday 16 May 2026
Chaddesden Park

Saturday 30 May 2026
Eyes Meadow, Duffield

Saturday 6 June 2026
Darley Park

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