Recent News
QO Awards Life Membership to Mike Crockett
QO’s Finlay Selected for the British Orienteering South Talent Squad 2026!
QO members take on Land's End to John O'Groats
The 2025 SPUNCH season draws to a close
Podium places at the World Masters Orienteering Championships
Support Simon in London Marathon
First Aid Course – Saturday 10 May, Staplegrove Village Hall
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Crowcombe Heathfield & Rexton Gorse
French Weir Park to Goodland Gardens
Fyne Court & Broomfield Common
Great Breach Wood & Combe Hill
Malmsmead Hill & Brendon Common
Quantock West (incl St Audries)
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