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What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played around the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. Basically the idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, and is extremely family friendly.
Geocaching guidelines
If you are thinking about hunting for some geocaches or setting your own geocaches please ensure that you follow these guidelines.
- Ensure the cache container is clearly marked, stating that the content is harmless and giving the placer’s email address or other contact method.
- Only items that would be deemed safe and acceptable for an unaccompanied child to find should be placed in the cache.
- No cache should be placed in such a way as to risk damage or disturbance to any Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM). Protect our heritage.
- When placing a cache on a Right of Way, the onus is on the placer to seek the permission of the landowner.
- No items of food or drink of any kind should be placed in the cache.
- Caches must not be buried, and holes must not be dug in order to place a cache.
- Caches must not be hidden in animal holes or runs.
- Cache containers must not be placed inside a polythene bag.
- Fences should never be crossed when placing or seeking a cache.
- No caches should be of a commercial nature, either in location or content.
- Maintenance of the cache is the responsibility of the placer.
- When leaving the cache site, after finding or hiding a cache, there must be no visual sign of disturbance.
- For reasons of safety it is discouraged to take part in geocaching during the hours of darkness.
Other geocaching pages
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