You can go geocaching in many outdoor areas around the country and at several National Trust places, including here at Penrhyn Castle and Garden. All you need is a phone to download the app, or a GPS device - and a sense of adventure! Geocaching is a great way to get the whole family moving outdoors and looking for hidden treasure together, and it’s fabulous fun for all ages.
What is a geocache?
A geocache or ‘cache’ is a small treasure box which has been tucked away and carefully hidden outdoors. Geocache hunters seek out these hidden items, guided by a GPS enabled device. The device, which can be your own Android or iPhone with a free geocaching app, uses coordinates, or ‘waypoints’ which you can download on your app and use to follow and locate the treasure boxes along the way.
So… how do you get started?
Create a free account on the official geocaching website and download the app to a smart phone.
The app is available to download on Android devices at the Play Store and on Apple devices at the App Store. Users can choose a free version, which will show you your current nearest geocache, or you can pay so you can see further afield and have other benefits.
Getting started
- You will need a smart phone (download the free app beforehand) or a GPS device
- Come along to Penrhyn Castle and enter the co-ordinates
- Choose a cache to hunt
- Follow your phone app or GPS to lead you to the spot – then be prepared to be eagle eyed to spot it!
- Fill out the log book and return the cache to its original hiding place
- Celebrate being a brilliant treasure hunter!