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Grab your map - get orienteering!
someone in the middle of a moor
Spot the orienteer!
Jenny from Hillsborough loves orienteering - it's a race to the end, but the fastest person doesn't always win!
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What's your name?
Jenny Whitehead

What's your fun on a shoestring idea?
Orienteering

Tell us about it:
Orienteering is getting out in the countryside and using your own initiative to use a map to find the fastest way around a set course. the fastest person wins but everyone has fun.

Jenny Whitehead
Jenny loves getting outside

What do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy getting out into nature and running, but I also enjoy the fact that the fastest runner doesn't always win!

Who would enjoy it?
Everyone!

Is it good value for money?
Definitely! especially if you get lost!! £4 adults/£1 kids. (plus £1 parking charge)

Is there any special equipment you need to do this?
red pen and clothes you don't mind getting muddy!

Where and when can you do it?
Contact us via our website for the next local event.

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