St. Marthas HillSat 7 Feb, 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
Our next training activity will be at St. Martha's Hill, south of Guildford on Saturday 7th February, 12.00-14.00 pm. As usual there will be two beginners' practise loops; some exercises to hone your compass skills for the more experienced and a score course for those that just want to come along for a run. There will be plenty of support and help on the day. Juniors are very welcome and if necessary can be shadowed by parents or our volunteers.
Location Info
/-0.5191,51.2264,12/500x400?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGF1bGZyb3N0IiwiYSI6ImNrb3gwYndwbDBhNjMyb3Q2cTAzajhzbjQifQ.s1B_G4dqnxOBH83Gv9EBmw)
Near: Lat,Lng: 51.2264,-0.5191 Postcode: GU5 9BQ What3Words: ///flows.booth.join
Open an interactive map in: GoogleMaps - AppleMaps - OpenStreetMap - BingMap (OS 50k)
Directions / Parking
Meet: Guildford Lane Carpark, Guildford Lane, Chilworth, GU5 9BQ. W3.W: flows.booth.join
Note this is the easternmost car park on the hill.
Bring: silva compass if you have one (we should have some spares), a dibber if you have one (again we should have spares), lunch, a drink and wear full leg covering.
We will go ahead what ever the weather!
Any queries, please contact us
Course Information
Beginner
Basic navigation exercises
Improver
For this we choose a fundamental orienteering technique and provide support and guidance to use it in a practical environment
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
Please enter on RaceSignup to ensure your place and so we can print the right number of maps. Entry link: RaceSignup
Entries can be registered (and amended) until midday on the day of the activity. You can withdraw your entry online until 8pm the night before (and you get an automatic credit of any payment).
Training will run from 12pm to 2pm
Contacts / Officials
training AT guildfordorienteers.co.uk