Browse all permanent orienteering courses

Below is a list of all permanent orienteering courses which have been added to Oriento. Choose a course from the list below to view more details about it.

Displaying all 24 locations

Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park is a small public open space set within the densely urbanised area of Parkstone in Poole, on the south coast of England.

Location code 0866

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
1
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Ashton Court

Country park and mansion with 850 acres of woodland and grassland and many activities.

Location code 5418

County
Bristol
Club
BOK
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
No

Blaise Castle

A 650 acre Grade II* registered parkland including children’s play area, museum and castle.

Location code 2601

County
Bristol
Club
BOK
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
No

Boscombe Seafront

Stretching over 1km either side of Boscombe Pier, the Coastal Activity Park has everything from sports courts and water sports to spa treatments and cocktails!

Location code 0700

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Broadstone Recreation Ground

This is a large park with sports pitches, woodland, gardens and lowland heath. Great for orienteering, cricket, bowls, children's play area, mature woodland with a footpath leading to a war memorial, view over Poole.

Location code 9533

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
5
Downloadable Map?
Yes

BytheWay Field

Leigh Common and neighbouring BytheWay Field provide a well used recreation facility for the people of Wimborne and Colehill. BytheWay Field is East Dorset's first Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space. SANGs are designed to offer a purpose-built outdoor recreation facility.

Location code 4216

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
2
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Churchill Gardens

Churchill Gardens is located just over a mile to the south of the City centre, within walking distance of the shops, the Cathedral and Wiltshire College's Salisbury Campus. Framed to the south and the east by the River Avon, Churchill Gardens is home to a wide variety of shrubs and trees, adding considerable colour and texture to the landscape.

Location code 2256

County
Wiltshire
Club
SARUM
Courses
6
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Darby's Lane

Located near the Pilot Pub on Canford Heath. Access to the car park is from Scarf Road, off Adastral Road. Footpaths to the park area are on the opposite side of Adastral Road. Attractive park within the Canford Heath estate. Ideal for youngsters, beginners and schools. Mix of open land and trees. Good paths. Darby’s Lane Park contains the playing fields for two local schools There are normal open park spaces combined with wooded areas.

Location code 8872

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Gillingham

An urban course in the small town of Gillingham. Starting at the Library/Town Museum near Waitrose with an accessible short course and a longer course with some controls off the beaten path.

Location code 7420

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Hamworthy Park

Attractive seaside park with Childrens play areas, a beach and a mixture of open lawns . 3 Courses, Short, medium and long are available. The park is open all the year, parking is chargable in Hamworthy Park car park although street parking locally is widely available.

Location code 0600

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Holton Lee

Holton Lee is a large estate of meadows, woods and heath land bordering Poole Harbour.

Location code 9441

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Kings Park

Kings Park contains the stadium of Bournemouth AFC. Most of the area of the park that we use is away from these facilities. There are normal open park spaces combined with wooded areas and some contours.

Location code 5596

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Littledown Park

Littledown Park is a delightful, family friendly park around twin ponds, lying behind the Leisure Centre.

Location code 5206

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Littlemoor

This course is located in fields to the South of Littlemoor, accessed from Louviers road.

Location code 7363

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
4
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Lodmoor Country Park

Lodmoor Country Park is just a 15 minute stroll from Weymouth Esplanade. It’s a flat, park area, with trees & several sport & recreation areas, along with footpaths to wander around. There are 2 free green gyms (1 for adults & 1 for children) & pirate play ship. There are also a host of independent attractions on the site and nearby.

Location code 9504

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Moors Valley Country Park

Moors Valley Country Park is a Country Park situated in Ashley Heath, Dorset on the border with Hampshire, in the south of England.

Location code 3305

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
5
Downloadable Map?
No

Nothe Gardens, Weymouth

Positioned at a stunning location on a promontory overlooking both Weymouth and Portland harbours, these informal gardens are arguably the most beautiful the borough has to offer. The vast array of choice trees, established shrub beds and winding paths that lead down to sheltered slopes and picnic areas are ideal for walkers, sun bathers and families. The large grassed area is great for ball games while, at the foot of the gardens, the seashore is a fun place for children to go crabbing in the rock pools.

Location code 9104

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
4
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Poole Park

Poole Park is a large, urban park bordering Poole Harbour. Great for orienteering, play parks, ducks, picnics, tennis, walking, fitness, and watersports.

Location code 9298

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Portland Underhill

The Portland Underhill courses start & finish in the Victoria Gardens, Portland DT5 1AH (by the SW entrance). Free parking is available nearby in the Masonic Car park which is marked on the map.

Location code 3203

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Queens Park

Queens Park is predominantly occupied by an 18 Hole Golf Course but incorporates several areas of woodland, a pond and some moderate hills.

Location code 3587

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Slades Park

Slades Park contains the Bournemouth Cycling Centre, the first outdoor banked velodrome built in the U.K, modelled on Manchester and Newport, with very similar 250 Metre dimensions. The area of the park that we use is around this entire facility. There are normal open park spaces combined with wooded areas, a community garden project and a fenced dog exercise area.

Location code 8213

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
3
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Stonebarrow Hill

Stonebarrow Hill is 1km east of Charmouth on the National Trust Golden Cap Estate. It is a stunning stretch of the Jurassic Coast dropping down to the long distance South West Coast Path. There are magnificent views east to Golden Cap (the highest point on the south coast) and, on a clear day, to Portland.

Location code 0339

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
2
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Thorncombe Wood

Part of Hardy's Egdon Heath, here is a beautiful mixed woodland of oak, sweet chestnut and beech. It extends to Black Heath and Rushy Pond to the east and patches of hazel coppice in the south. Numerous swallet holes shape the terrain, and the area is crossed by the Roman Road that once ran from Dorchester to Badbury Rings.

Location code 6995

County
Dorset
Club
WIM
Courses
4
Downloadable Map?
Yes

Upton Country Park

Upton Country Park is a delightful mix of parkland and woods around Upton House on the edge of Poole Inner Harbour. The azaleas in spring time are not to be missed. Courses of 0.6, 1.5 and 2.2 km are available and the short course is around a large field with good visibility, which is particularly suitable for younger children.

Location code 0014

County
Dorset
Club
WSX
Courses
4
Downloadable Map?
Yes