Jun 2026
East Lancashire · a British Orienteering club
Orienteering across the moors, woodland and mill towns of East Lancashire.
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 →
- Mapped areas
- 40+
- Covering
- Rossendale, Blackburn, Burnley, Pendle and surrounding areas
Also coming up
Full calendar →Take part anytime
Can't make an event? try these
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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Start here
Anytime Orienteering
The full guide, what's available, where, and how each format works.
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6 local courses
Permanent courses (POCs)
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.
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On your phone
MapRun courses
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.
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