Recent News
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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Mapped Areas
Castle School, BAT College & environs
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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