Geocaching

Do you like a challenge and a breath of fresh air? We have the perfect settings for an outdoor digital treasure hunt

Mother and 2 daughters geocaching in the woods at Formby
Children enjoying an autumn geocache hunt

What is geocaching? 

Looking to turn your walk into a real family adventure? Try one of the geocaching activities at our places. It’s a treasure hunt for the digital generation, where you can explore the outdoors and discover new places.

Get set, go
A Garmin hand held GPS

Top 10 places to go geocaching 

Parks, hills, heaths, gardens and beaches that we look after. Why not choose one of our best places to tick off No.49 (find a geocache) on our list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾.

Our best places to go geocaching
Two GPS devices on table used for geocaching

Geocaching events 

Enjoy the excitement of geocaching at one of our events. From zooming through a nature reserve to finding a geocache in a hidden corner of a castle, there are plenty of treasure boxes to be found.

Pam with a geocache at Brimham Rocks
Brimham Rocks   North Yorkshire

Geocaching volunteer Pam Westley

Brimham Rocks volunteer Pam Westley combines her love of geocaching and meeting new people by inspiring visitors to try the treasure hunt for themselves.

Pam's geocache journey
" There are so many interesting things to learn about here and it’s great to be able to contribute to our visitor’s enjoyment."
- Pam Westley
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Join the treasure hunters

Watch our video to grab some tips on how to do a geocache and join in our 50 Things nature challenges.

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Two children on bikes using handheld GPS at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Go geocaching at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire 

Go on a treasure hunt with a GPS or smartphone at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, and you might be able to find the four wildlife-themed geocaches hidden there.

Three visitors finding a geocache box of treasure at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Go geocaching at Newark Park, Gloucestershire 

Explore Newark Park in Gloucestershire and you'll find more than beautiful scenery. See how many of the nine hidden geocaches you can find.

Two people walking through woodland in Northumberland in winter

Go geocaching at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, Northumberland 

Geocaching at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge is a fantastic way to explore Northumberland. Take your smartphone or GPS, an eagle eye and a spirit of adventure.

Activities at our places

Find your favourite activity or sport at some of our amazing landscapes

Get out and go