‘Come & Try It’ Orienteering

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Pop along to these City parks in August between 1pm -3pm and try some free, fun, family-friendly orienteering with Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club.

About ‘Come & Try It’ Orienteering

Listed Under Sport Events / Active Events / Family and Kids Events / Outdoor Events

Come and Try Orienteering! with Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is back by popular demand.

Turn up at these Edinburgh Parks between 1-3pm where there will be an orienteering course that is suitable for everyone, even absolute beginners.

Sat 3rd August Gyle Park
Sun 4th August Victoria Park
Sat 10th August The Meadows (East)
Sun 11th August Princes Street Gardens
Sat 17th August Harrison Park (West)
Sat 24th August Harrison Park (East)
Sun 25th August Inverleith Gardens
Sat 31st August Saughton Park

The activity is FREE and help is on hand from our volunteers. Orienteering is a great way of introducing maps and navigation skills to young people.
Everyone is welcome to Try Orienteering!

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