Welcome
Welcome to the world of orienteering, where adventure meets skill and nature comes alive! Whether you are a seasoned navigator or a curious beginner, our club Lagan Valley Orienteers offers an exciting way to explore the great outdoors. Join us as we embark on thrilling journeys through forests, up mountains, and around parks, all while honing our navigation skills, making friends, running together and having fun. See “I tried orienteering” on YouTube and continue reading here.
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| 14th Jun 26 Sun |
Teens & Tweens Learn to Orienteer Course - Week 6/6 Tollymore Forest Park |
| 17th Jun 26 Wed |
WEE 7 - Lady Dixon Park, Belfast Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park |
| 19th Jun 26 Fri |
Tollymore Festival of Orienteering Tollymore Forest Park |
| 19th Jun 26 Fri |
Tollymore Weekend Urban (NI & UKUL) Dundrum |
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| WEE 6 - Campbell College, Belfast Campbell College |
Simp · LiveLox · Hcap pdf · Hcap xl |
| Teens & Tweens Learn to Orienteer Course - Week 5/6 Tollymore Forest Park |
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| NI Sprint Championships Limavady Central Primary School |
Simp · Win · Route · LiveLox |
| WEE 5 - Botanic Gardens, Belfast Botanic PEC |
Simp · Win · Route · LiveLox · Hcap pdf · Hcap xl |
| Standings | Spring Cup · Autumn Trophy · Colour Standards · hCOW · hCALF 2025 |
| Other Results | NIOA · FERMO · NWOC · IOA · BOF |
News Headlines
- hCALF Tables Updated after Campbell
- 🌳WEE6 report from Campbell College
- ❗PROTESTS and TRAVEL SAFETY❗
- 🌿 Inspiring juniors and families to orienteer! 🌿
- 🎯 Entries close TOMORROW for WEE6, Campbell College Belfast
News
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- hCALF Tables Updated after Campbell - With 2 events left, the standings in the hCALF tables are getting interesting. In the hCOW table (best scores for consistency) Nat Kerr is holding the lead, but with quite a few 3-event scorers having accumulated fewer place points there could be changes ahead. The Regatta table (best scores for improvement) is closely fought with Chloé Campbell in pole place to retain her title from last year. Well done Chloé - must be the Ormiston air! Resources>>OneDrive Public>>[3] hCOW>>hCOW2026>>hCALF2026 Read More ...
- 🌳WEE6 report from Campbell College - 😌 When arriving to set up, the calmness of the Campbell College grounds was very welcome after the craziness on Belfast streets the previous evening. That calmness was short lived, however, when over 100 participants arrived with smiles and welcomes to all, ready for some fast and furious running whilst trying not to get lost around this stunning school venue. 🧭 So what about the courses? Big thanks to our planner, David Wilson, for setting us the challenge - his excellent knowledge made great use of the area and had us exploring every nook and cranny. 💗 Share the love,… Read More ...
- ❗PROTESTS and TRAVEL SAFETY❗ - This evening's WEE at Campbell College is still planned to take place. We will keep an eye on proceedings and if there are protests planned or ongoing this afternoon/evening, we may have to cancel the event at short notice. Check the event page on the LVO website for any updates. If you feel it unsafe for you to make your journey, please stay at home. Due to last night's civil unrest, the Newtownards Road (A20) has been closed near the city from Bryson Street to the Albert Bridge Road. I am unsure when this will open, but I suggest you… Read More ...
- 🌿 Inspiring juniors and families to orienteer! 🌿 - Thanks to the generous support of the Orienteering Foundation and NI Orienteering Association, we've completed an exciting two-year project that funded our Juniors and Families Officer and delivered the Running Wild programme. Read the full report and discover what we've achieved over the past two years: 📖 https://www.orienteeringfoundation.org.uk/lvo-juniors-and-families-project-report We're hoping to extend this successful project for another year and build on the momentum we've created. Read More ...
About Orienteering
Videos: Introduction to Orienteering | Setting the map | Using the Compass | Attack Points | Aiming Off | Large Contour Features | Route Choice | Intricate Contours.
Websites: Learn Orienteering (e.g. map colours, legends, control symbols and much else besides) | O-training.net (a resource for orienteering training).
Read about the different types of orienteering here and you’ll find some tips here.