geocaching

The Geocaching Association of Great Britain

Geocaching (pronounced geo-khash-ing)  is a fairly new pastime to sweep it's way across the UK. Often likened to a "treasure hunt", geocaching is an enjoyable way to enjoy the great countryside and get out into the fresh air and away from the TV/PC or whatever. Many find that it is a gentle and easy way to get some exercise and the kids love it too.

Here is how it works:
A Geocacher will go to a location which has usually some special interest or beauty. This is often one of their favorite places to visit. At the location, they will hide a small waterproof box containg a few varied bits and pieces (usually of little value) a logbook and a pen or pencil.
Using their GPS receiver, the cacher records the coordinates of their cache and returns home to log it's existence on a website.
Another cacher will see the listing about the cache, enter the coordinates into their GPS receiver and go in search of it.
When they find it, the finder may take something from the cache and leave something in return, and for posterity, enter a log in the logbook.
When the seeker returns home, he/she should log on the website that they have found the cache and pass any comments they wish. These logs are important to the cache hider, it is part of their "reward" for hiding the cache.
Of course, in order to keep the game going, the seekers must also hide some caches too.
What do you need to play the game ?
A sense of fun and adventure, a GPS receiver and some method of transport.