Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club
@chig-orienteering.bsky.social
We are a small and friendly orienteering group covering North-East London, South-West Essex and East Herts.
Mitre event 4th January
Final details for the Mitre are available here - www.chig.org.uk/events/26010...
The closing date is midnight 2nd January - don't miss your chance to get the new year off to a flying start in the beautiful Epping Forest!
Final details for the Mitre are available here - www.chig.org.uk/events/26010...
The closing date is midnight 2nd January - don't miss your chance to get the new year off to a flying start in the beautiful Epping Forest!
December 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Mitre event 4th January
Final details for the Mitre are available here - www.chig.org.uk/events/26010...
The closing date is midnight 2nd January - don't miss your chance to get the new year off to a flying start in the beautiful Epping Forest!
Final details for the Mitre are available here - www.chig.org.uk/events/26010...
The closing date is midnight 2nd January - don't miss your chance to get the new year off to a flying start in the beautiful Epping Forest!
Newcomers
Join us in Epping Forest on 4/1/26 for your first orienteering adventure! Beginners courses cost just £7 and if you enter you get free Club membership worth up to £30. Scan the QR code on the poster or visit chig.org.uk/membership-deal
Join us in Epping Forest on 4/1/26 for your first orienteering adventure! Beginners courses cost just £7 and if you enter you get free Club membership worth up to £30. Scan the QR code on the poster or visit chig.org.uk/membership-deal
November 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Newcomers
Join us in Epping Forest on 4/1/26 for your first orienteering adventure! Beginners courses cost just £7 and if you enter you get free Club membership worth up to £30. Scan the QR code on the poster or visit chig.org.uk/membership-deal
Join us in Epping Forest on 4/1/26 for your first orienteering adventure! Beginners courses cost just £7 and if you enter you get free Club membership worth up to £30. Scan the QR code on the poster or visit chig.org.uk/membership-deal
Registration for our Mitre event in Epping Forest on January 4th is now open!
We have courses available for all abilities - from novice, through park runner to experienced orienteer.
Take advantage of our “early bird” saving and Register now at www.chig.org.uk/events/26010...
We have courses available for all abilities - from novice, through park runner to experienced orienteer.
Take advantage of our “early bird” saving and Register now at www.chig.org.uk/events/26010...
October 31, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Registration for our Mitre event in Epping Forest on January 4th is now open!
We have courses available for all abilities - from novice, through park runner to experienced orienteer.
Take advantage of our “early bird” saving and Register now at www.chig.org.uk/events/26010...
We have courses available for all abilities - from novice, through park runner to experienced orienteer.
Take advantage of our “early bird” saving and Register now at www.chig.org.uk/events/26010...
The clock is ticking...
Entries for our Harlow Town Park event 19/10/25 close at 4pm Saturday.
Explore one of the biggest & best urban parks in the country. We have a brand new map & courses to suit newcomers, park-runners & experienced orienteers. See www.chig.org.uk/events/25101...
Entries for our Harlow Town Park event 19/10/25 close at 4pm Saturday.
Explore one of the biggest & best urban parks in the country. We have a brand new map & courses to suit newcomers, park-runners & experienced orienteers. See www.chig.org.uk/events/25101...
October 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The clock is ticking...
Entries for our Harlow Town Park event 19/10/25 close at 4pm Saturday.
Explore one of the biggest & best urban parks in the country. We have a brand new map & courses to suit newcomers, park-runners & experienced orienteers. See www.chig.org.uk/events/25101...
Entries for our Harlow Town Park event 19/10/25 close at 4pm Saturday.
Explore one of the biggest & best urban parks in the country. We have a brand new map & courses to suit newcomers, park-runners & experienced orienteers. See www.chig.org.uk/events/25101...
Read all about Tom Elgood's orienteering adventure in Silicon Valley - www.chig.org.uk/news/letter-...
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Read all about Tom Elgood's orienteering adventure in Silicon Valley - www.chig.org.uk/news/letter-...
CHIG at the races
Five CHIG members competed in the recent London City Race weekend.
In the Mens Vets race we had Jacob Stevens (14th) & Adam Dent (42nd). In the Mens Elite race we had Donatas Tumaitis (40th) & Harold Wyber (m 24). In the Adventurers race Joanna Qui was 15th. Well done all!!
Five CHIG members competed in the recent London City Race weekend.
In the Mens Vets race we had Jacob Stevens (14th) & Adam Dent (42nd). In the Mens Elite race we had Donatas Tumaitis (40th) & Harold Wyber (m 24). In the Adventurers race Joanna Qui was 15th. Well done all!!
October 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
CHIG at the races
Five CHIG members competed in the recent London City Race weekend.
In the Mens Vets race we had Jacob Stevens (14th) & Adam Dent (42nd). In the Mens Elite race we had Donatas Tumaitis (40th) & Harold Wyber (m 24). In the Adventurers race Joanna Qui was 15th. Well done all!!
Five CHIG members competed in the recent London City Race weekend.
In the Mens Vets race we had Jacob Stevens (14th) & Adam Dent (42nd). In the Mens Elite race we had Donatas Tumaitis (40th) & Harold Wyber (m 24). In the Adventurers race Joanna Qui was 15th. Well done all!!
Entry is now open!
Entry for our event in Harlow Town Park on 19/10/25 is now open. We've got a brand new map and a range of courses to suit everyone.
Put yourself to the test. No experience necessary. For details see www.chig.org.uk/events/25101...
Entry for our event in Harlow Town Park on 19/10/25 is now open. We've got a brand new map and a range of courses to suit everyone.
Put yourself to the test. No experience necessary. For details see www.chig.org.uk/events/25101...
September 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Entry is now open!
Entry for our event in Harlow Town Park on 19/10/25 is now open. We've got a brand new map and a range of courses to suit everyone.
Put yourself to the test. No experience necessary. For details see www.chig.org.uk/events/25101...
Entry for our event in Harlow Town Park on 19/10/25 is now open. We've got a brand new map and a range of courses to suit everyone.
Put yourself to the test. No experience necessary. For details see www.chig.org.uk/events/25101...
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
We have a North and a South orienteering course in London’s most iconic Park. Use them to explore the hundreds of acres of tranquil green spaces. There are routes for all ages & abilities - for *free* maps & maps see www.chig.org.uk/news/our-cou...
We have a North and a South orienteering course in London’s most iconic Park. Use them to explore the hundreds of acres of tranquil green spaces. There are routes for all ages & abilities - for *free* maps & maps see www.chig.org.uk/news/our-cou...
September 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
We have a North and a South orienteering course in London’s most iconic Park. Use them to explore the hundreds of acres of tranquil green spaces. There are routes for all ages & abilities - for *free* maps & maps see www.chig.org.uk/news/our-cou...
We have a North and a South orienteering course in London’s most iconic Park. Use them to explore the hundreds of acres of tranquil green spaces. There are routes for all ages & abilities - for *free* maps & maps see www.chig.org.uk/news/our-cou...
Sprint finish
Great results for CHIG at this weekend's British Sprnt Championships. Harold Wyber was first in the Mens Open B Event with Donatas Tumaitis finishing 12th, while Jacob Stevens was 8th in the Mens M50A and Iain Ambler 12th in the M50B. See www.chig.org.uk/news/sprint-...
Great results for CHIG at this weekend's British Sprnt Championships. Harold Wyber was first in the Mens Open B Event with Donatas Tumaitis finishing 12th, while Jacob Stevens was 8th in the Mens M50A and Iain Ambler 12th in the M50B. See www.chig.org.uk/news/sprint-...
September 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Sprint finish
Great results for CHIG at this weekend's British Sprnt Championships. Harold Wyber was first in the Mens Open B Event with Donatas Tumaitis finishing 12th, while Jacob Stevens was 8th in the Mens M50A and Iain Ambler 12th in the M50B. See www.chig.org.uk/news/sprint-...
Great results for CHIG at this weekend's British Sprnt Championships. Harold Wyber was first in the Mens Open B Event with Donatas Tumaitis finishing 12th, while Jacob Stevens was 8th in the Mens M50A and Iain Ambler 12th in the M50B. See www.chig.org.uk/news/sprint-...
International success
Congratulations to Jacob Stevens for his podium finish in the Carpathian Orienteering Trophy held in Romania 21st to 24th August. The Trophy covered three events - Sprint, Middle and Long distance - and Jacob was second in the M50 Class. A great achievement - well done Jacob!
Congratulations to Jacob Stevens for his podium finish in the Carpathian Orienteering Trophy held in Romania 21st to 24th August. The Trophy covered three events - Sprint, Middle and Long distance - and Jacob was second in the M50 Class. A great achievement - well done Jacob!
August 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
International success
Congratulations to Jacob Stevens for his podium finish in the Carpathian Orienteering Trophy held in Romania 21st to 24th August. The Trophy covered three events - Sprint, Middle and Long distance - and Jacob was second in the M50 Class. A great achievement - well done Jacob!
Congratulations to Jacob Stevens for his podium finish in the Carpathian Orienteering Trophy held in Romania 21st to 24th August. The Trophy covered three events - Sprint, Middle and Long distance - and Jacob was second in the M50 Class. A great achievement - well done Jacob!
This summer, get outside & try orienteering!
Exercise your mind & body. All you need is some comfortable clothing & footwear, & an orienteering map - which you can get here: goorienteering.org.uk
For more details see: www.chig.org.uk/news/this-su...
Our sport really is for everyone!
Exercise your mind & body. All you need is some comfortable clothing & footwear, & an orienteering map - which you can get here: goorienteering.org.uk
For more details see: www.chig.org.uk/news/this-su...
Our sport really is for everyone!
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
This summer, get outside & try orienteering!
Exercise your mind & body. All you need is some comfortable clothing & footwear, & an orienteering map - which you can get here: goorienteering.org.uk
For more details see: www.chig.org.uk/news/this-su...
Our sport really is for everyone!
Exercise your mind & body. All you need is some comfortable clothing & footwear, & an orienteering map - which you can get here: goorienteering.org.uk
For more details see: www.chig.org.uk/news/this-su...
Our sport really is for everyone!
Gooseberry Fool
Gooseberry Fool
The annual club Score & BBQ event took place in Sawbridgeworth yesterday. Competitors could choose a Town map, a Park map or both & were challenged to visit as many controls as possible within 60 minutes. For details see www.chig.org.uk/news/goosebe...
Gooseberry Fool
The annual club Score & BBQ event took place in Sawbridgeworth yesterday. Competitors could choose a Town map, a Park map or both & were challenged to visit as many controls as possible within 60 minutes. For details see www.chig.org.uk/news/goosebe...
July 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Gooseberry Fool
Gooseberry Fool
The annual club Score & BBQ event took place in Sawbridgeworth yesterday. Competitors could choose a Town map, a Park map or both & were challenged to visit as many controls as possible within 60 minutes. For details see www.chig.org.uk/news/goosebe...
Gooseberry Fool
The annual club Score & BBQ event took place in Sawbridgeworth yesterday. Competitors could choose a Town map, a Park map or both & were challenged to visit as many controls as possible within 60 minutes. For details see www.chig.org.uk/news/goosebe...
GLOSS over
GLOSS for 2025 concluded last Sunday, with CHIG finishing seventh out of 12 clubs. A special shout out to Harold Wyber who came either first or second in all six events. Full details can be found here londonorienteering.co.uk/gloss-2025/
GLOSS for 2025 concluded last Sunday, with CHIG finishing seventh out of 12 clubs. A special shout out to Harold Wyber who came either first or second in all six events. Full details can be found here londonorienteering.co.uk/gloss-2025/
July 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
GLOSS over
GLOSS for 2025 concluded last Sunday, with CHIG finishing seventh out of 12 clubs. A special shout out to Harold Wyber who came either first or second in all six events. Full details can be found here londonorienteering.co.uk/gloss-2025/
GLOSS for 2025 concluded last Sunday, with CHIG finishing seventh out of 12 clubs. A special shout out to Harold Wyber who came either first or second in all six events. Full details can be found here londonorienteering.co.uk/gloss-2025/
Training together
Yesterday CHIG & DFOK held a joint training session in Epping Forest to practice using contour features for navigation. 25 club members took part & then retired to a nearby pub to share their experiences over a refreshing drink. See www.chig.org.uk/news/trainin...
Yesterday CHIG & DFOK held a joint training session in Epping Forest to practice using contour features for navigation. 25 club members took part & then retired to a nearby pub to share their experiences over a refreshing drink. See www.chig.org.uk/news/trainin...
July 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Training together
Yesterday CHIG & DFOK held a joint training session in Epping Forest to practice using contour features for navigation. 25 club members took part & then retired to a nearby pub to share their experiences over a refreshing drink. See www.chig.org.uk/news/trainin...
Yesterday CHIG & DFOK held a joint training session in Epping Forest to practice using contour features for navigation. 25 club members took part & then retired to a nearby pub to share their experiences over a refreshing drink. See www.chig.org.uk/news/trainin...
Fairlop results
Thanks to everyone who came to our event at Fairlop Waters today, and it was great to see so many families and newcomers. Results are available here www.chig.org.uk/results/2507...
Thanks to everyone who came to our event at Fairlop Waters today, and it was great to see so many families and newcomers. Results are available here www.chig.org.uk/results/2507...
July 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Fairlop results
Thanks to everyone who came to our event at Fairlop Waters today, and it was great to see so many families and newcomers. Results are available here www.chig.org.uk/results/2507...
Thanks to everyone who came to our event at Fairlop Waters today, and it was great to see so many families and newcomers. Results are available here www.chig.org.uk/results/2507...
Deadline extended!
Entries for tomorrow's GLOSS event at Fairlop Waters are now open until 4pm today - be quick! See www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
There is a map limit of 10 Yellow and 62 Gloss maps: any entries above this will require recycling of maps
Entries for tomorrow's GLOSS event at Fairlop Waters are now open until 4pm today - be quick! See www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
There is a map limit of 10 Yellow and 62 Gloss maps: any entries above this will require recycling of maps
July 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Deadline extended!
Entries for tomorrow's GLOSS event at Fairlop Waters are now open until 4pm today - be quick! See www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
There is a map limit of 10 Yellow and 62 Gloss maps: any entries above this will require recycling of maps
Entries for tomorrow's GLOSS event at Fairlop Waters are now open until 4pm today - be quick! See www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
There is a map limit of 10 Yellow and 62 Gloss maps: any entries above this will require recycling of maps
GLOSS finish!
Congratulations to Harold Wyber for finishing 2nd out of 111 runners on the Long Course in Tuesday’s GLOSS event at Cannizaro Park. For details see www.chig.org.uk/news/gloss-f...
CHIG's GLOSS event is at Fairlop Waters on 6th July - register at www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
Congratulations to Harold Wyber for finishing 2nd out of 111 runners on the Long Course in Tuesday’s GLOSS event at Cannizaro Park. For details see www.chig.org.uk/news/gloss-f...
CHIG's GLOSS event is at Fairlop Waters on 6th July - register at www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
June 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
GLOSS finish!
Congratulations to Harold Wyber for finishing 2nd out of 111 runners on the Long Course in Tuesday’s GLOSS event at Cannizaro Park. For details see www.chig.org.uk/news/gloss-f...
CHIG's GLOSS event is at Fairlop Waters on 6th July - register at www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
Congratulations to Harold Wyber for finishing 2nd out of 111 runners on the Long Course in Tuesday’s GLOSS event at Cannizaro Park. For details see www.chig.org.uk/news/gloss-f...
CHIG's GLOSS event is at Fairlop Waters on 6th July - register at www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
School's out!
The final activity in our after-school clubs orienteering programme for this year was an inter-schools event at Fairlop Waters for 31 students from Beal & Oaks Park Schools. For more details see www.chig.org.uk/news/inter-school-orienteering-event
The final activity in our after-school clubs orienteering programme for this year was an inter-schools event at Fairlop Waters for 31 students from Beal & Oaks Park Schools. For more details see www.chig.org.uk/news/inter-school-orienteering-event
June 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
School's out!
The final activity in our after-school clubs orienteering programme for this year was an inter-schools event at Fairlop Waters for 31 students from Beal & Oaks Park Schools. For more details see www.chig.org.uk/news/inter-school-orienteering-event
The final activity in our after-school clubs orienteering programme for this year was an inter-schools event at Fairlop Waters for 31 students from Beal & Oaks Park Schools. For more details see www.chig.org.uk/news/inter-school-orienteering-event
Beat the rush!
Registration for our next event on 6 July is now open. Click here - www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
#orienteering
Registration for our next event on 6 July is now open. Click here - www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
#orienteering
June 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Beat the rush!
Registration for our next event on 6 July is now open. Click here - www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
#orienteering
Registration for our next event on 6 July is now open. Click here - www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
#orienteering
The finishing line
Today was the last session of our new “Introduction to Orienteering” course. All 11 participants said they enjoyed the course, learnt a lot and were keen to progress further in the sport. Overall it was a great success! See www.chig.org.uk/news/finishing-line
Today was the last session of our new “Introduction to Orienteering” course. All 11 participants said they enjoyed the course, learnt a lot and were keen to progress further in the sport. Overall it was a great success! See www.chig.org.uk/news/finishing-line
The finishing line — Chigwell and Epping Forest Orienteering Club
Today saw the last session in our new “Introduction to Orienteering” course…
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May 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The finishing line
Today was the last session of our new “Introduction to Orienteering” course. All 11 participants said they enjoyed the course, learnt a lot and were keen to progress further in the sport. Overall it was a great success! See www.chig.org.uk/news/finishing-line
Today was the last session of our new “Introduction to Orienteering” course. All 11 participants said they enjoyed the course, learnt a lot and were keen to progress further in the sport. Overall it was a great success! See www.chig.org.uk/news/finishing-line
May 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
London Park Orienteering
Come & orienteer in London’s Parks on Tuesday evenings. A series of 10 weekly events across London begins 20 May at Waterflow Park, Camden. Start times 6:30pm-7:30pm, 2 courses (c. 3km & 5km), cost £6 to £9. Full details at parkrace.org
#orienteering
Come & orienteer in London’s Parks on Tuesday evenings. A series of 10 weekly events across London begins 20 May at Waterflow Park, Camden. Start times 6:30pm-7:30pm, 2 courses (c. 3km & 5km), cost £6 to £9. Full details at parkrace.org
#orienteering
May 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
London Park Orienteering
Come & orienteer in London’s Parks on Tuesday evenings. A series of 10 weekly events across London begins 20 May at Waterflow Park, Camden. Start times 6:30pm-7:30pm, 2 courses (c. 3km & 5km), cost £6 to £9. Full details at parkrace.org
#orienteering
Come & orienteer in London’s Parks on Tuesday evenings. A series of 10 weekly events across London begins 20 May at Waterflow Park, Camden. Start times 6:30pm-7:30pm, 2 courses (c. 3km & 5km), cost £6 to £9. Full details at parkrace.org
#orienteering
Olympic Orienteering
We are delighted to announce that our new South Permanent Course in the QE Olympic Park is now open. It is suitable for beginners, families with young children and those familiar with map reading. Full details can be found here: www.chig.org.uk/queen-elizab...
#orienteering
We are delighted to announce that our new South Permanent Course in the QE Olympic Park is now open. It is suitable for beginners, families with young children and those familiar with map reading. Full details can be found here: www.chig.org.uk/queen-elizab...
#orienteering
May 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Olympic Orienteering
We are delighted to announce that our new South Permanent Course in the QE Olympic Park is now open. It is suitable for beginners, families with young children and those familiar with map reading. Full details can be found here: www.chig.org.uk/queen-elizab...
#orienteering
We are delighted to announce that our new South Permanent Course in the QE Olympic Park is now open. It is suitable for beginners, families with young children and those familiar with map reading. Full details can be found here: www.chig.org.uk/queen-elizab...
#orienteering
News Ightham
Four CHIG members journeyed down to the SAXON event at Ightham in Kent at the weekend. Dominique finished 26th on Green and Iain 13th on Blue, whilst Jacob came 27th and Harold 13th on Brown.
Four CHIG members journeyed down to the SAXON event at Ightham in Kent at the weekend. Dominique finished 26th on Green and Iain 13th on Blue, whilst Jacob came 27th and Harold 13th on Brown.
May 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
News Ightham
Four CHIG members journeyed down to the SAXON event at Ightham in Kent at the weekend. Dominique finished 26th on Green and Iain 13th on Blue, whilst Jacob came 27th and Harold 13th on Brown.
Four CHIG members journeyed down to the SAXON event at Ightham in Kent at the weekend. Dominique finished 26th on Green and Iain 13th on Blue, whilst Jacob came 27th and Harold 13th on Brown.
Join our club for just £23!
The Adult part-year membership for 2025 is now just £23. For Young Adults (aged 21 to 25) it’s £15.50, Juniors £6 and Families £54.
To join click here www.chig.org.uk/get-involved
#orienteering
The Adult part-year membership for 2025 is now just £23. For Young Adults (aged 21 to 25) it’s £15.50, Juniors £6 and Families £54.
To join click here www.chig.org.uk/get-involved
#orienteering
May 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Join our club for just £23!
The Adult part-year membership for 2025 is now just £23. For Young Adults (aged 21 to 25) it’s £15.50, Juniors £6 and Families £54.
To join click here www.chig.org.uk/get-involved
#orienteering
The Adult part-year membership for 2025 is now just £23. For Young Adults (aged 21 to 25) it’s £15.50, Juniors £6 and Families £54.
To join click here www.chig.org.uk/get-involved
#orienteering