If you are thinking about hunting for some geocaches or setting your own geocaches please ensure that you follow these guidelines.
- Ensure the cache container is clearly marked, stating that the content is harmless and giving the placer’s email address or other contact method.
- Only items that would be deemed safe and acceptable for an unaccompanied child to find should be placed in the cache.
- No cache should be placed in such a way as to risk damage or disturbance to any Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM). Protect our heritage.
- When placing a cache on a Right of Way, the onus is on the placer to seek the permission of the landowner.
- No items of food or drink of any kind should be placed in the cache.
- Caches must not be buried, and holes must not be dug in order to place a cache.
- Caches must not be hidden in animal holes or runs.
- Cache containers must not be placed inside a polythene bag.
- Fences should never be crossed when placing or seeking a cache.
- No caches should be of a commercial nature, either in location or content.
- Maintenance of the cache is the responsibility of the placer.
- When leaving the cache site, after finding or hiding a cache, there must be no visual sign of disturbance.
- For reasons of safety it is discouraged to take part in geocaching during the hours of darkness.
