Come and explore Chapeltown Park and give orienteering a go. Ideal for families, this is a great oportunity to try a new, free activity. You can go individually or in a group and walk or run at your own pace. Our friendly volunteers will be on hand to explain what to do!

These activity days have been funded by Sheffield City Council’s Economic Recovery Fund and with the support of Choose Chapeltown Business Forum.

What is Orienteering?

It's a great way to explore the outdoors. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map. Choose the best route to complete the course in the quickest time you can.

Who's it for?

Anyone can do orienteering. South Yorkshire Orienteers has members from 5 to 82! It appeals to runners but also to people who enjoy the outdoors and would like to improve their navigation skills. This free activity day is particularly suited to families but everyone is welcome.

Location

We will be based at the Bandstand in Chapeltown Park, Sheffield S35 1SX. Look out for the yellow and black SYO flag.

Timing

Turn up anytime between 11am and 2pm. There's no need to register in advance - just turn up on the day. Courses close at 2.30pm and the controls will then be collected in.

Cost 

Free

Courses

There's a choice of 3 courses - short, medium & long. You can do all 3 if you like! 

More about the Park

Chapeltown Park consists of a mix of parkland and ancient woodland. Blackburn Brook runs along its length. There is a lovely playground. The Blackburn valley cycle Trail can be accessed from the park and provides an extended walk on solid paths suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The park is located just minutes away from Chapeltown station and a good choice of shops, pubs and cafes.

Facilities

The public toilets are located by the park entrance. The Waggon & Horses (Weatherspoons) pub is offering participants a 20% discount off food - just take your results print out with you! There will also be a free facepainter! 

What to wear

You don't need any special equipment or clothes. Just wear something comfortable and some sturdy shoes / trainers. A waterproof might be useful if it's wet!

What next?

We have one of our very popular Saturday Series events in Chapeltown Park on 26th April. These are specifically aimed at newcomers to orienteering. There will be longer courses on offer alongside the short and easy ones for younger children. The longest courses for adults extend along the Blackburn Trail to Smithy Wood. More info available here

There is also a brand new permanent orienteering course available in Chapeltown Park. There's a choice of 3 different courses, which can be done anytime. You can find out more information on the Go Orienteering website. Free maps will be available during the activity days.

If you've enjoyed orienteering in Chapeltown Park, you are very welcome to come along to another one of our orienteering events at another location (visit our what's on page) or you can try one of our smartphone orienteering courses (visit or orienteer anytime page)

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