Sodbury Challenge 2025

The Sodbury Challenge is an overnight orienteering exercise held in the Sodbury, Wickwar and Rangeworthy area of South Gloucestershire. The event is open to all Scouts, Explorers, Guides, Rangers, Network and Leaders. The Challenge consists of a 5 and 8-hour exercise with the winner in each section being the team gaining the most points in the allotted time. Each exercise is divided into individual competitions depending on section, ages compete separately.

This year’s event takes place on Saturday 11th October 2025.

5 HOUR: A five-hour night exercise for teams of 3 – 5. First teams out from 6:00pm. Ages up to 14. Road use only.

8 HOUR: An eight-hour night exercise for teams of 3 – 5. First teams out from 9:00pm. Any age. Road and Cross Country allowed.

You can download a Team entry form with full details here Sodbury Challenge Letter 2025

Entries close on Saturday 27th September

This event is run by Chipping Sodbury Scouts