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Download Your Own Orienteering Maps
Try orienteering in Sturminster Newton and Gillingham with these maps. You can either download these for yourself or borrow a copy from Waitrose Gillingham or Gilligham Library. All you will need is a smart phone or a pen and paper to plot your course.
Sturminster Newton Orienteering Map
Test out your orienteering skills in Sturminster Newton with this map that is suitable for all abilities. All you need is a pen and paper or a smart phone.
Gillingham Orienteering Map
Try orienteering in Gillingham with this handy map and guide. You can walk or run, finding the markers and making it as competitive as you like.
Find a course near you
Self Led Courses
Explore the courses available across Dorset and download a map.
To search for a course close to you:
– Visit Go Orienteering
– Visit Dorset Council Orienteering Courses
Orienteering Clubs
If you are ready to take the next step, local orienteering clubs have coaches who can teach you to become a better orienteer.
Dorset has two Orienteering Clubs: Wessex Orienteering Club and Wimborne Orienteers. Both clubs offer the chance to take part in fun and sociable orienteering events and have coaches who can help you to improve your orienteering skills.
– Visit Wessex Orienteering Club
– Visit Wimborne Orienteers
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