Walking Festival: Map Run at Howe Park Wood
Discover the Map Run app and learn the basics of orienteering with the SMOC.
Join South Midlands Orienteering Club (SMOC) for an orienteering activity using your smart phone at Howe Park Wood! The SMOC team will show you how to access fun navigation adventures using an App called “MapRun”. Walk, jog or run – the challenge is this up to you. Families, hikers and runners are all welcome.
Organised by the SMOC, active in Milton Keynes since 1986, this event provides an opportunity to explore the parks at your own pace. It's a fantastic way to enjoy the countryside while challenging both your fitness and mental skills.
Navigate your way between control points shown on a map with location enabled by GPS technology.
This is a free event at Howe Park Wood has sessions available at 10:30 AM and 11:45 AM. Book your place for an introduction to using the app and the basics of orienteering. Suitable for all ages but under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of our 2025 Walking Festival programme which features walks across the city over 5 days. If you have any questions about this event, please get in touch on events@theparkstrust.com.
Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
Check out this year's programme which features over 30 walks across Milton Keynes.
