Compasses are only needed on the hardest courses and compass work is never very technical. Orienteering is suitable for everyone. It is a family sport as people of different levels of ability can do different courses. Orienteering can be done in small groups of people though normally courses are run alone. There are normally at least four different courses at events.
Courses are colour-coded to indicate the level of difficulty.
Everyone can finish these and most people start by doing this type of course before quickly moving up to a higher level. Orange courses are harder and do not have to have a handrail to follow. Red courses are the hardest and longest and are designed to be as difficult and demanding as possible. Give Orienteering a go.