Event Overview
Welcome to the 2026 Middle Distance Orienteering Championships at Brown Clee.
On Saturday 18 April HOC host the British Middle Distance Championships, then on Sunday 19 April OD host a Level B event, also on Brown Clee, incorporating the Midland Classic Distance Championships.
Brown Clee is one of the best orienteering areas in the Midlands. The weekend gives you two back-to-back opportunities to experience what it has to offer.
This page will continue to be updated as details become available.
Saturday 18 April 2026
Starts from 10am to 2pm. We aim to have the prizegiving at around 3.30pm
Event Location
Brown Clee Hill, Burwarton, Shropshire. Nearest postcode WV16 6QQ.
Brown Clee lies off the B4364 between the historic market towns of Bridgnorth and Ludlow, on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Terrain
The summit of Brown Clee Hill is the highest point in Shropshire, at 540 m (1,770 ft).
The higher parts of the hill comprise largely open areas with intricate contour detail from old workings in the north. Middle Champs courses are being planned to make the most of this highly technical area.
To the west and south there is open moorland.
The eastern slopes of the hill are a mixture of woodland and open areas. Courses will descend through these areas to reach the finish.
An old map of the area from 2019 Midland Champs can be viewed at https://www.hoc.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#57.
The area is currently embargoed until the event. The extent of the embargo can be viewed at https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1EZ1gJmc9m2Im5GDwR5-QrezPnA7AA_s&ll=0%2C0&z=13.
The competition rules for the British Middle Distance Championships are available on the British Orienteering website. Note in particular the eligibilty requirements in Section 2.1. Non-championship White, Yellow and Orange courses will be available and open to all. There will also be a string course.
No dogs are allowed on Brown Clee Hill and the Burwarton Estate
