New to Orienteering?

Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves walking or running whilst navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass.
It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog and progress at your own pace.

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Anytime Orienteering

You can visit one of our Permanent Courses, which have marker posts for you to find, or use an app on your smartphone (or watch) to take part in “Virtual Orienteering". Both of these can be done at a time convenient for yourself.

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News

Club Dinner,

Havering & South Essex Orienteering Club Annual Dinner 2025

The HAVOC annual dinner was held at The Springhouse, Springhouse Road, Corringham. SS17 7QT (what3words: ///began.mimic.pints) on Saturday 10th May 2025.
 

We had an excellent turnout, who enjoyed the food and drink, as well as the traditional attractions of a speech from...

12th May 25 Read more…

Champions Trophy,

HAVOC Club Championships 2025Club Champions for 2025 announced

The HAVOC Club Championships took place at the SAX Ightham regional event on Sunday May 4th.

It was a lovely morning, a bit cooler than the day before, and there was a full range of courses available. The longer ones had a couple of long path/road legs to get between the...

4th May 25 Read more…

HAVOC League winners announced for 2024/25

The end of April saw the end of our HAVOC leagues for 2024/25.  These are run to increase our visibility and reach in the national orienteering scene (participation) and give an alternative to the one shot club championships that also takes into account all orienteering...

2nd May 25 Read more…

Latest Newsletter,

HAVOC NewsletterMay Issue

Here is the latest issue of the club newsletter - May 2025 with an introduction from club chairman, Colin Jackson, a roundup of events and other activities in the last month, and a preview of next month.

Also, the updated version of our Orienteering Spreadheet with details...

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SWELL 2024/25 concludes, and winners announced

The SWELL season for 2024/25 concluded on April 13th, with the HAVOC event at Belhus Woods.  Several of the categories were still up for grabs before the event, and some tough courss made for some exciting competitions.

The SWELL event at Belhus Woods concluded this year’s...

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