Geocaching in Devon

Looking for a free, family friendly activity that will help you discover new places, get out in the fresh air and get the whole family involved? Give geocaching a go!

What is geocaching

Geocaching is a great way to explore, all you need is a smart phone and some patience to take part in a real world outdoor treasure hunt that is going on globally. Players must locate various hidden containers, using GPS technology – head online to www.geocaching.com or download their official app for use on the go and enter a postcode for your location to find out what geocache locations are near you! You can then use the app or the website to locate your nearest container, sign the logbook and see what has been left in its place!

Where to go geocaching in Devon

There are tons of Geocaches dotted around Devon, some are even located along the same walking routes to make it easier for you to explore the beauty of the natural world.

In South Devon there are 12 permanent geocaches located on the South Devon National Landscape, you’ll also find caches along the North Devon coast by following the South West Coast Path.

Make sure to sign up to geocaching.com to see the best places for caches.

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