Orienteering is an outdoor sport that exercises both your body and your mind. The aim is to navigate yourself from point to point round a course using a specially prepared orienteering map.
The event will take place at Furzton Lake. The Amble courses will stay around the area; the longer courses will also sample the delights of the local estates.
You can take part in a group or as an individual and you set your own pace. Our participants range from families with pushchairs through to speedy runners. Get your teenagers active or just enjoy a walk with a difference.
Our volunteer club members will be on hand to help you with the map before you set off and check you in when you finish.
Competitors under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult on all courses due to road crossings.
| Amble | 2.6km | Very straightforward. Suitable for complete novices, whatever their level of fitness. This course crosses a few minor roads. 12 controls, map scale 1:7,500. |
| Trot | 4.3km | Suitable both for fit adult beginners and those with a little experience who want to go a bit further. Also good for more experienced orienteers who want a run or walk that is not too demanding. This course crosses a few minor roads. 12 controls, map scale 1:10,000. |
| Run | 6.4km | A longer course that is an extensive tour of the area, only suitable for fit and reasonably experienced orienteers. 16 controls, map scale 1:10,000. |
Course lengths given are approximately the shortest practicable distance, not the straight-line distance between controls.
Parking will be at Furzton Lake car park, Watling Street, Milton Keynes MK4 1FB.
Registration will be on the grass next to the car park.
Start and Finish are nearby.
Starts from 10.00 to 12.00 on Amble and Trot, for Run starts are 10.00 to 11:30. Courses close at 13:00.
The event will use electronic punching for the start and finish only. Electronic punches will be lent to those that want them. Control cards and pin punches will be used for the courses. Mini-kites will be used.
There is no public toilet at this location. There is a restaurant for refreshments, opens at 12:00.
Shorts may be worn.
It is important you report to the finish even if you don't complete your course.
Map: Waterproof A4.
We take cash or card payments. No booking required, just enter on the day.
Helpers at this event will get a free run. If you can spare some time to help us on the day please let the Organiser know.
Organiser: Ian Byrne
Planners: Debbie Charlton and Jaya Dalal
This is the second event in our 2026 series. See our fixtures page for the full list.
If you are new to orienteering and wish to join SMOC you can join online via the BOF website here.
We want everyone to feel safe and welcome at our events. As a club, we support and follow British Orienteering's safeguarding policies, which can be found via the links below:
Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy
Find out more on our Safeguarding and welfare page.
A risk assessment is carried out by the organiser in advance of each event, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
If you have participated in three orienteering events/activities and not joined an orienteering club that is affliated to British Orienteering then you are not covered by our public liability insurance.
In line with the policies of British Orienteering, the organisers of this event request that any person wishing to take photos or videos showing children other than members of their family should register their details with event volunteers before taking any such photos or videos. The event organisers reserve the right to ask people to refrain from taking photos or videos and may, if such warnings are ignored, refer the matter to the police.