Families, Entertainment and Attractions

Run Wild! Newcomer Orienteering

Ready for a new adventure? If you enjoy a challenge and love the outdoors, orienteering is for you!

Perfect for families, small groups and individuals, this newcomer event is a fun and friendly way to discover orienteering. There are two courses of differing lengths to choose from, you can try one — or challenge yourself to complete both!

Never tried orienteering before? No problem! Friendly volunteers will be on hand to explain how it works, offer helpful tips and answer any questions you may have.

Using an accurate, clear and easy to follow map, you’ll navigate your way around the course at your own pace, finding control markers along the way.

Whether you’re looking for a new outdoor challenge, a fun family activity or simply a chance to try something different, come along and release your spirit of adventure!

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Girl with map in park next to an orienteering control

Photo: British Orienteering

Location: Sale Water Park and Chorlton Ees
Date: 7 November
Time: 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 2-100
Price: £3.00 – £12.00

Nearby venues

Worthington Park

A Green Flag award winning public park in Sale, featuring a bowling green, playground and sunken gardens.

Sale Leisure Centre

A community leisure centre including a gym, studio classes, swimming pool, gymnastics courses and swimming lessons.

Walkden Gardens, Sale

Walkden Gardens is a hidden gem, a maze of small garden rooms, woodland areas, a Dovecote and a labyrinth. There's also a theatre lawn where outdoor events are held during the summer.

Moor Nook Park

Home to a play area and community orchard, Moor Nook Park in Sale is also a great place to get active, with a five-a-side football pitch, basketball court and outdoor gym also on site.

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