geocaching
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Yep, for 6 or 7 years now, although not very active currently.
A great way of making a walk more interesting and also opens your eyes to places on your doorstep that you didn't know were there.
We even used the geocaches of Central Park as our guide when in New York.
A great way of making a walk more interesting and also opens your eyes to places on your doorstep that you didn't know were there.
We even used the geocaches of Central Park as our guide when in New York.
Lankyseagull
One Step Beyond
Yes, for about a year now. I have learnt so much more about my local area and it helps when exploring areas you have not been to before, especially when you want to get away from the usual tourist things.
driller
my life my word
Yes
I have used the I phone app
Sat nav not as good as own gps apparently but still an interacting walk with the kids
I have used the I phone app
Sat nav not as good as own gps apparently but still an interacting walk with the kids
somebody explain a little more on this? never really heard of it
My point exactly.
ban the OP
This
Well if you think it was ruined then, wait till The Stats join in.
I've just picked up on this, I think the jnrs might enjoy this over the hols.
Any advise?
*note the use of the search function*
I've just picked up on this, I think the jnrs might enjoy this over the hols.
Any advise?
*note the use of the search function*
Arthur
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somebody explain a little more on this? never really heard of it
It's treasure hunting for geeks.
See!
Theatre of Trees
Well-known member
somebody explain a little more on this? never really heard of it
Treasure hunt for those with GPS gadgets. Basically, you get some map references from a website, use GPS to get to that location, once there you have to find a hidden cache. These hidden caches usually contain some items and a sheet of paper to record your visit. The finder then takes an item with them but must put in one of their own.
Don't do it myself but would if I had kids in tow.
mune ni kamome
Well-known member
Yes I discovered one accidentally and have been doing it for a year now. I do it without a GPS though and use an Ordnance Survey map. Makes it a little more difficult.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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Nerds.
Well if you think it was ruined then, wait till The Stats join in.
I've just picked up on this, I think the jnrs might enjoy this over the hols.
Any advise?
*note the use of the search function*
Get the app for android/iphone, it works really well.
There are a couple of really nice circuits, ideal for the kids, near Alborne. They're called "the Alborne Identity."
Check out Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site
emphyrian
Active member
my Explorer scouts have done this for a year or so. We sometimes plan camps with this is mind
Lankyseagull
One Step Beyond
I use the C:geo Android App which is free and according to many, is better that the official (paid for) App.
There are loads of caches in Sussex, some great series to walk on the Downs and on the Ashdown Forest. One of my favourite has to be 'Crowborough Cluedo', a long walk starting & ending in Crowborough, taking you to Groombridge, skirting T. Wells and back through Eridge. Based on the Cluedo game you have to work out whodunnit, where and which weapon then calculate the coordinates for the hidden bonus cache.
Yes, it's Geeky (and I don't care!), but if you like walking and finding out more than you think you know about places, it's great fun.
PS. There's a cache hidden outside the Amex (part of the Star Wars series) so you could even pick up a find on a match day!
KZNSeagull
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Blimey - there are loads around here and I have never even heard of it.