What to expect
You use a map to choose your own route between checkpoints, so the decisions are part of the fun.
A good place to start
Look for an introductory event or a short beginner course. Ask whether you can walk the route, borrow equipment and practise reading the map before you start.
What to compare
- Beginner route
- Terrain and distance
- Map instruction and equipment
Start with a taster
Ask for a beginner session and find out what equipment you can borrow. Afterwards, think about the teaching, atmosphere and journey as well as the activity itself. The best routine is one you enjoy returning to.
Something else to discover
Other sports
An unfamiliar sport is easier to choose when you compare how it feels to take part.
Survival run
Survival running combines running with obstacles such as climbing and hanging features.