East Lancashire · a British Orienteering club
A friendly club running orienteering events throughout the year, from midweek Street-O’s, weekend events on the fells, urban offerings and our annual June, Snook-O series. Training opportunities happen throughout the region run by qualified coaches. You don’t need to be a member to take part in any event; pick a course suited to yourself and navigate your way round at your own pace. We welcome newcomers to all events with guidance offered by club members. Join us →
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Full calendar →Take part anytime
You don't need an event in the diary to go orienteering. PFO have options available ‘on demand’, with permanent courses in various local parks, plus virtual courses on the free MapRun app, pick something that suits the day and explore in your own time.
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The full guide, what's available, where, and how each format works.
6 local courses
Fixed posts in local parks: Towneley, Witton, Peel, Wycoller, Roddlesworth and Gawthorpe Hall. Marl Pits is currently under maintenance. Pick up a map and go.
On your phone
Free smartphone app, your phone beeps when you reach each control. Dozens of courses across East Lancashire.
PFO is a member club of British Orienteering, the national governing body for the sport in the UK.
British Orienteering News
Nov 2026
Latest news
The date for this year's Club Championships has been changed to Sunday 15th November to allow more club members to attend. This years event will be different from previous years with a mix of terrain and urban to suit all.
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