Orienteering

Participants run or walk around a course of control points indicated on a map.

Orienteering is a sport that combines exercise with map reading. Participants run or walk around a course of control points indicated on a map. The sport takes place on campus, in local parks and weekend events are held all over Leinster, especially in the beautiful mountains. Orienteering is a sport for anyone and all levels of ability are catered for. Newcomers are most welcome. Competitive activity includes the Intervarsities, Provincial and Irish Championships, as well as a few international events including the Home Internationals.