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Here's a load of puzzles and challenges (the majority of which have been created by SYO members) to keep you occupied during Lockdown!

Worral Grit Bin Score

Kris Groom has devised a 40 minute score using the 23 (!) yellow grit bins around Worral. Download the Map here, and it’s also on the MapRun app if you fancy trying that out - click UK, then South Yorkshire. All fields are out of bounds, although you can use the paths running through them!


JK Exercises

Whilst the actual event isn't happening at Easter, these JK Themed Exercises by Nick are perfect for a bit of 'armchair training'. Even those who attended the Club Night have plenty left to do from them!

Ecclesall Orienteering Photo O

Here's an 11 control Photo O on boulders in Ecclesall Woods by Anna T.  Find the photos and map here.....

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There are 11 photographs of boulders around Ecclesall Woods. The map has 17 possible control locations marked. You need to match each photograph to a control… 6 controls are ‘spare’, ie have no photograph!

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Peak District Navigation Quest

The O'Donnells (DVO) have created this fab virtual Peak District Navigation Challenge which makes use of OS maps of multiple SYO and DVO areas.

Manor Postbox O

Richard B has designed a postbox challenge around the Manor using Open O map. The aim is to visit all the postboxes using the shortest possible route - you can walk or run as time doesn't matter! There are 3 courses to have a go at. There will be a prize for the shortest GPS route. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your distance by 7th May

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Short Course

Medium Course 

Long Score - prize for the shortest GPS route

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A Puzzle a Day...

Scottish Orienteering published a New O Puzzle each day for the first 100 days of Lockdown 1 - something to keep the kids occupied!