Stoke Park North and RiversideSat 3 Oct, 2026
Come and Try It
Local level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Training are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Parkland & Woodland
Overview
This is a small family-friendly activity and an opportunity for anybody (all ages, any level of (in-)experience) to learn about orienteering - the art/sport of navigating precisely using map and compass. Our Club volunteers will be on hand to help you learn the ropes - how to read the maps and use them efficiently to navigate around an orienteering course.
We hope you will become as enthused as we are about this sport!
The event takes place at Stoke Park (north) and the adjoining Riverside wildlife area (with permission from Guildford Borough Council) on Saturday 3rd October between 12 noon and 2pm.
Enter in advance using the Racesignup online entry system (see "Entry details" below) or come along on the day and we'll fit you in! There is a small charge to help us cover the costs of land permission and special map printing.
Location Info
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Near: Guildford Lat,Lng: 51.2493,-0.5594 Postcode: GU1 1UU
Open an interactive map in: GoogleMaps - AppleMaps - OpenStreetMap - BingMap (OS 50k)
Course Information
There are four courses of varying length and difficulty for you to try out - suitable for all levels of inexperience!
See fuller details on the Racesignup page: https://racesignup.co.uk/guildford-orienteering-come-and-go-and-try-it-
Entry Details
Online entries at Racesignup here: https://racesignup.co.uk/guildford-orienteering-come-and-go-and-try-it-
(You will need to register for an account with Racesignup to use their online entry system)
There is also the opportunity to come on the day and register at the event.
We are all free volunteers, but to help towards the Club's expenses getting land permission and printing the orienteering maps we charge a small entry fee of £2 if you are young or £5 if you are over 25 by next New Year's Eve.