Orienteering
What is Orienteering ?
Orienteering is an activity involving navigation with a map and compass The traditional form involves cross-country running though other forms have evolved. This can be in the form of a competition which can be a timed race.
What Will I Be Doing During the Orienteering Session?
Teams or participants use a map and a compass to navigate through diverse terrain (often wooded) and visit, in sequence, control points that are indicated on the map. Competitors start at staggered intervals, are individually timed, and are expected to perform all navigation skills on their own. Standings are determined first by successful completion of the course, then by shortest time on course. This is a great group activity and an excellent way of seeing the spectacular Welsh countryside.
Who Can Do Orienteering ?
Orienteering is an activity suitable for all ages and abilities.
Where Can I do Orienteering?
Call of the Wild’s sessions take place in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales.
Duration/Length of the session?
This is variable depending on the size, nature of the group, nature of the event and the prevailing weather conditions on the day. A session can be tailored to meet your groups requirements. A session can be anything from 2 to 5 hours or included as part of a longer programme up to 2 days.
When can I do it?
We operate our orienteering sessions in Wales all year.
What is it going to cost me?
Phone for details or contact us. This will vary on depending on the nature of the booking and age of participants.
What will I have to Wear for my Orienteering Session?
A full kit list will be issued upon booking.
Good Combinations of Activities
Orienteering is suitable for combination with other activities for weekends or longer duration visits. It can be combined with any of the range of activities available whether it be canyoning, gorge walking, climbing, quad biking, paintball and clays. See also our adventure days where in a single day you can sample climbing and another activity such as gorge walking and/or caving.
Can I Use a Camera?
Yes you can as there will be an opportunity to take photos.
