September 2026 TrainingSat 5 Sept, 2026
GO/MV Training
Training 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: Woodland
Overview
Guildford (GO) and Mole Valley (MV) Orienteering Clubs have teamed up to offer training and coaching for orienteers, from novices to the fully-fledged - there's always room for improvement! Our joint GO/MV training activities are small, friendly events with basic practical exercises for beginners as well as opportunities for experienced orienteers to improve and develop their skills.
Location Info
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Near: Guildford Lat,Lng: 51.2329,-0.5132 Postcode: GU4 8SE
Open an interactive map in: GoogleMaps - AppleMaps - OpenStreetMap - BingMap (OS 50k)
Directions / Parking
Park in the Newlands Corner car park and meet at the far end of the car park at 12pm.
Course Information
Beginner
Introduction to Orienteering maps, feature recognition. Do a map walk.
Improver
Recognising point features and using attack points.
SCO-Revision
We provide a score-orienteering course for you to choose your own approach to practice, and opportunities to discuss afterwards (and/or beforehand) what you got out of it
Helper
Let us know you are coming
Entry Details
Attendance is free to members of GO and MV. For anyone not lucky enough to be a member of either of our clubs we ask for £4 towards the cost of maps and land permission.
If you are coming as a bystander and/or to watch over your young charges and you are willing to help, please register (no cost) as a Helper.
Registration and Start times
Entries via RaceSignup at https://racesignup.co.uk/go-mv-training-activity-september-2026
Training will run from 12pm to 2pm
Contacts / Officials
training AT guildfordorienteers.co.uk