About the Challenge

The Sodbury Challenge is an overnight orienteering exercise held in the Sodbury/Wickwar/Rangeworthy area of South Gloucestershire. The event is open to all Scouts, Explorers, Guides, Network and Leaders.

The Challenge consists of a 5 and an 8 hour exercise with the winning team in each section being the team gaining the most points in the allotted time. The 5 hour exercise is open to ages up to 14, the 8 hour exercise is open to ages 14 and above. If you are under 14, you may enter either exercise, those 14 and above must enter the 8 hour exercise.

We also allow inexperienced teams and non-competitive teams who just want to take part, usually with a leader to help.

5 HOUR – A five hour exercise for teams of 3–5 members. First team out at 6pm and then the rest at 10 minute intervals.

8 HOUR – An eight hour exercise for teams of 3–5 members. First team out at 10pm and then the rest at 15 minute intervals.

This year's event will take place on Saturday 14th October 2023.

Note

All teams entering the competition should be entering their own activity notification form to the relevant ADC.

For more details or to make enquiries about the event please e‐mail us.