Future Events
Mon 1 Sep to Mon 31 Aug
Dunkery, Exmoor
Near: Minehead more details...
Sat 22 Nov
Ham Hill
Near: Yeovil more details...
Sun 30 Nov
Quantock West
Near: Minehead more details...
Sun 7 Dec
Braunton Burrows
Near: Barnstaple more details...
Recent Result
Ash Priors
JOG4
We were treated to glorious autumn weather at Ash Priors Common and its grassland, heathland and woods.
Next Major Event, Sun 30 Nov
Quantock West
QOFL3
Near: Minehead
Our third regional event that is part of our forest league.
This event ventures out onto Hurley Beacon, Halsway Hill and the Western Quantock slopes.
Parking and event centre is at Wilmots Pool
Provisional courses details:
Brown 7.0km 235m
Blue 5.4km 220m
Green 4.0km 170m
Short Green 3.6km 105m
Light Green 3.9km 140m
Orange 2.8km 75m
Yellow 1.8km 45m
White 1.5km 35m
(all measured as straight line distances and subject to final controlling)
October review
October brought a cascade of big events as well as our local offerings. How have QO members been doing?
QO’s Finlay Selected for the British Orienteering South Talent Squad 2026!
Quantock Orienteers are thrilled to share that Finley has been selected for the British Orienteering South Talent Squad for 2026 – recognising him as one of the most promising young orienteers in the region.
September Round-Up
The new season is now well underway, with 2 JOGs and a QOFL already done, and plenty of other action further afield. Here's a recap of the past month.
JOG 2025–26 Season Overview
This year’s JOG series promises ten events across meadows, parks, hills, and woodland—a brilliant mix designed to build skills and confidence. There’s something for everyone—whether you’re new to orienteering or ready to push your navigation to the next level.
QO members take on Land's End to John O'Groats
On the 13th August Ollie and Adam embarked on the classic British cycling challenge, Land's End to John O'Groats. The challenge quite simply involves cycling between the two extremities of the UK, of which we decided to undertake this feat unsupported, carrying all of our kit on our bikes.
The 2025 SPUNCH season draws to a close
Thank you to everyone who took part in this year's SPUNCH series. I hope you enjoyed the format of the events and discovered some new trails. Here are the final league results.
Podium places at the World Masters Orienteering Championships
Four intrepid QO members battled this week with extreme temperatures (up to 38 degrees C) at the WMOC near Girona, Spain.