One bit of wisdom I obtained whilst Foot Orienteering (and Bike Orienteering.) was not to go directly to a check-point, but to go definitely to the right of the check-point.
So for instance if the check-point is on a fence, go to the right, when you reach the fence, the CP is to your left. If you went straight to the fence, you would not know which side the CP is on, so you would be confused as to which way to turn.
This is called 'Off-Setting'.... Other tips are available....
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Best of luck...