geocaching

The Jolly Roger

24/03/2006 at 12:15

Hi all I have just started a new job and someone has introduced me to geocaching just wondered if anyone has had a go and what you all think as it seems a top way of getting the kids out and keeping them interested when out for a walk.
www.geocaching.com

Lee Roe

24/03/2006 at 12:51

My Son Morgan and I go geocaching most weekends, he is 7 years old and absolutely loves it and it should be said that I do too!!. Its also a great excuse/motivator for getting out in the countryside. I have always invested in good gear for my son so that no matter what the weather we can go out geocaching/hillwalking, but bear in mind the premise of the whole thing.............
Primarily I am persuading my son that the great outdoors is the place to be, instead of street corners drinking and smoking, so the incentive of an adventure with a reward at the end of your labours makes it a no brainer and he is eager to get out. We have also placed a few caches too and this gives the same amount of pleasure as he can track the visitos and see how popular his caches are. All said it is a great passtime and one we enjoy very much, so my advice would be give it a go, see what you think.

Regards
Lee

KarenH

24/03/2006 at 13:19

i'm an avid geocacher and find that on mucky horrible days, its an incentive to leave my warm bed/house. usually i just love being out on the hill but if you're gonna be out anyway why not grab a cache of two as a bit of fun? they're all over the place.
Similar to previous note, i take my 9 yr old nephew sometimes as motivation to enjoy the countryside.It does seem to work. Also, although i've been fell walking for nigh on 25yrs, i have geocaching to thank for the joy of visiting areas that normally I don't get to.

STIV

24/03/2006 at 14:46

geocaching - anyone done it?
Quite often, it's good fun.

Ben Bloggs

24/03/2006 at 17:46

My Scout groups are always playing with the idea, I think we intend to give it ago sometime soon.

One of the good things about it is that even in rubbish areas like East Anglia, there is a wealth of caches fairly nearby.

Crezzer

24/03/2006 at 19:58

I do it with my 4 year old now and then. I find using a GPS makes it too easy though. Get the map out, it's more fun.

24/03/2006 at 21:58

I've done it a couple of times, just on geocaches within 10 miles of my house (Forest of Bowland). Pretty good fun actually, and as someone else said, a good way of getting out there on otherwise dull days.

The first one I ever did was on Clougha Pike - it was a multi-cache, and I was so excited when I found the little film canister under a rock about 20 yards from the summit containing clues to the next clue!

Bobby Charlton 2

24/02/2008 at 07:24

Hate to resurect a thread but thought I'd use an old one than start another.

Just started geocaching. Absolutely hooked. Live in London and have found loads in my immediate area. There was one that took me to within touching distance of a retired Concord on the edge of Heathrow. I incorporate them into a run's route; makes it more interesting.

Had to go up to Buxton last week. Just couldn't go without taking the gps with a couple of local cache co-ords input. Only found one, though.

Go on, give it a go. It's what the gps was made for.

john hee (www.walkaboutintheuk.co.uk)

24/02/2008 at 12:05

great way to learn how to use a GPS properly

Jester*

24/02/2008 at 13:25

Geocaching is the finest way to learn how to use a GPS, and all the better because there's a reward at the end which you will only find if you use the GPS properly.

It can be infuriating, but great fun.

Bobby Charlton 2

24/02/2008 at 14:00

I agree that it's a great way to get round a gps.

Bigbananafeet

24/02/2008 at 16:01

Yeah Ive been doing it for a wee while now also. Its a great way to drag the girlfriend outside and to learn how to use a GPS. It was somone on here that put me onto it.

Colin j

24/02/2008 at 20:54

Living in the very hilly area (not) of Bedfordshire and finances and work commitments keeping me from the likes of Derbyshire and North Wales. Geocaching was just what I needed to keep me out in the fresh air and walking. My daughter and some of my neices and my nephew come out with me as well which is great

It has taken me to local places of interest in the local counties and also when I do get up to Derbyshire and North Wales I bag a few caches and some wonderful places that are general known by few other than the locals.

I'm just about to reach my 200th cache, not as many as some of my friends but still its a start.

A great hobby and something I would recommend to anyone to have a go.

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