SMOC Orienteering: Great Linford

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SMOC Orienteering: Great Linford

Join South Midlands Orienteering Club for an orienteering event. Walk or run with a map. Different options available, suitable for everyone.

Great Linford Manor Park

Sat 09 Aug 2025

Start between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM

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Suitable for all ages

From £5

Join South Midlands Orienteering Club (SMOC) for an orienteering event on Saturday 9th August, 2025, starting between 10am and noon at Great Linford.

Walk or run with a map. A bigger event than usual that includes long and challenging urban courses, but with options suitable for everyone.

Organized by the South Midlands Orienteering Club (SMOC), active in Milton Keynes since 1986, this event provides an opportunity to explore the parks at your own pace. Suitable for all ages, it's a fantastic way to enjoy the countryside while challenging both your fitness and mental skills.

See the SMOC website for details of entry fees.

Come and enjoy the adventure!

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