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Orienteering means maps, varied terrain and adventure. It doesn't matter how young or old or fit you are. You can run, jog or walk, you decide your own pace.
An orienteering flag in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
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Orienteering is a sport where competitors navigate their way between control points marked on a specially drawn map. There are different forms of orienteering with competitions in the Dales taking place both on foot and mountain bike.
Visit the British Orienteering website for more information and a list of clubs and events for orienteering on foot.
For mountain bike orienteering events visit the Trailquest website website.
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