What is
geocaching?
Geocaching is a great hobby for those that enjoy exploring the
countryside. It is great fun and provides an added incentive to a
day's walking.
Put simply geocaching is a countryside treasure hunt involving the
use of handheld GPS receivers. A GPS (Global Positioning System)
receiver uses signals from satellites orbiting the Earth to
pinpoint its current location. By entering a set of coordinates
into the device it can direct you to this spot.
How does it work?
Geocachers hide 'caches' - usually waterproof boxes filled with
inexpensive treasures and a log book - in locations across the
countryside.
Once hidden the GPS coordinates of the 'cache' are published on a
website for others to view.
Other geocachers can use these coordinates and any clues provided
to locate the hidden treasure.
The finder is welcome to take an item from the cache as well as
fill in the logbook to record their find.
Where can I try it?
Why not try geocaching for yourself and try to find one of the
Explore Kent caches. All you need to try geocaching is a handheld
GPS receiver and a sense of adventure.
Find out more about the following Explore Kent caches:
Additional Information
- Many caches ask you to leave an item in the cache if you remove
something. This is not necessary at the Explore Kent caches.
- The Explore Kent caches may include 'travel bugs' or
'geo-coins'. A travel bug is usually a dog tag containing a unique
identification number, whereas a geo-coin resembles a commemorative
coin and also has a unique identification number. The number allows
the movements of the tag or coin to be traced from cache to cache.
You can also view and log the movements of these online at
Geocaching.com (link opens in a new window). If
you are not a member of Geocaching.com or will not be able to place
the tag or coin in a different cache, please do not remove these
from the caches.
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