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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.

QO AGM
Monday 8th September 7pm
This year the AGM will be held virtually on Monday 8th of September at 7 pm. To join the meeting - Link to join 2025 AGM
A copy of the agenda - QO AGM 2025 Agenda

Scottish 6 Days 2025
Deeside
Over 23 QO competitors took part in the Scottish 6 days 2025 in Deeside. There were also friends and family members that came along to support us.
The event, as always, was brilliantly organised, with great facilities and parking that wasn’t too distant. A great time was had by all and we were blessed with fantastic weather.
Devon v Quantock Orienteers
7th September 2025 fun event Haldon Forest
https://www.devonorienteering.co.uk/events/haldon-forest-sun-7-sept-2025
Inter-club friendly novelty event has been re-scheduled for Sunday 7th September at Haldon Forest.
Follow the above link for more details and to enter.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Volunteering
We're putting out a call for volunteers again, this time for long-term club roles, some large, some more modest. Over the last couple of years we've had great success filling major roles, many thanks to those who have come forward.

Support Simon in London Marathon
Congratulations to Simon St Leger-Harris who completed the London Marathon safely in a time of 5 hours 39 minutes and 53 seconds. Updated with comments from Simon.

First Aid Course – Saturday 10 May, Staplegrove Village Hall
Update your skills and earn a First Aid certificate – course open to all QO and SWOA members. Contact Karen to join.