Caches on bridges.

[+daytribe]

I was wondering whether anyone has ever placed or found a cache on a bridge.

 

I mean the really big ones like the Severn bridge etc.

Ones with a walkway across for pedestrians and cyclists.

 

Of course, I'm talking about a magnetised cache on a metal bridge.

 

I've had a hunt on the website but I can't find one. There's plenty on small

bridges and these are great too, but I'm looking for one on a big bridge.

 

Is there anything in the rules about this kind of cache?

What does everyone else think?

[+BlueDeuce]

Results may vary.

 

Off-limit (Physical) Caches

# Caches near or under public structures deemed potential or possible targets for terrorist attacks. These include but are not limited to highway bridges, dams, government buildings, elementary and secondary schools, and airports.

[+slimey]

I was wondering whether anyone has ever placed or found a cache on a bridge.

 

I mean the really big ones like the Severn bridge etc.

Ones with a walkway across for pedestrians and cyclists.

 

There's not a physical cache on the Severn bridge, but there's the first stage of a multi...

 

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...02-4bcc48831204

 

Simon

[+Pieman]

I was wondering whether anyone has ever placed or found a cache on a bridge.

 

I mean the really big ones like the Severn bridge etc.

Ones with a walkway across for pedestrians and cyclists.

 

Of course, I'm talking about a magnetised cache on a metal bridge.

 

I've had a hunt on the website but I can't find one. There's plenty on small

bridges and these are great too, but I'm looking for one on a big bridge.

 

Is there anything in the rules about this kind of cache?

What does everyone else think?

I suppose it depends on what your defintion of big bridge is. The Runcorn-Widnes bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was constructed and there's one there. I'm sure there must be some on bridges over the Thames.

[+BlueDeuce]

Best thing is to check with your local reviewer. Don't miss out on placing a good cache just because of forum talk.

[Edgemaster]

There was one on London's Millenium bridge, it got muggled several times:

GCQQ5H - but, it's being archived, or may be soon.

[+Pharisee]

I was wondering whether anyone has ever placed or found a cache on a bridge.

 

In one or two of my caches, bridges.... well, lets just say they feature

[+jimear1e]

In Central Florida there are several. Most have been in place for some time and have caused no controversy. Checking with your local cachers and reviewers is your best bet for information.

[+Teuchters]

I'm just waiting for one on the Kessock Bridge.....

[Lactodorum]

Results may vary.

 

Off-limit (Physical) Caches

# Caches near or under public structures deemed potential or possible targets for terrorist attacks. These include but are not limited to highway bridges, dams, government buildings, elementary and secondary schools, and airports.

Hi Blue Deuce, I see you are based in the US so I understand your concern as it's a topic that is often discussed in the Reviewers' private forum. However this is an issue that only seems to cause a problem in the USA and most, if not all, other countries ignore this "guideline" in the case of bridges. One of the reasons Groundspeak has local volunteers is that they know local issues.

 

So to all UK cachers please feel free to continue placing caches un/under/in bridges

[+The Bolas Heathens]

There *may* be one on Runcorn Bridge (as Pieman has alluded to). There's also one on a big bridge in the center of Chester which is really good fun as it's so blatant yet none of the tons of muggles round the area spot it - it's not magnetic either .

[+Haggis Hunter]

Major bridges such as the Forth Road Bridge all have an organisation that maintains it. Approach the organisation for your bridge and ask, if they are happy then you have got a cache on a big bridge.

[alistair_uk]

I placed a small cache on the Gateshead Millennium Bridge that is well visited, and another two (one archived) on old railway bridges that at now a cycleway.

 

One of my favorite caches is sitting on Blackfryers bridge in London.

 

On the security concern front, there are a few bridges that I think we should be avoided, but not many in the UK, and that is where common sense applies.

[+currykev]

I thought about hiding a series of caches on London's bridges over the Thames.Maybe one day!

[+daytribe]

Results may vary.

 

Off-limit (Physical) Caches

# Caches near or under public structures deemed potential or possible targets for terrorist attacks. These include but are not limited to highway bridges, dams, government buildings, elementary and secondary schools, and airports.

Hi Blue Deuce, I see you are based in the US so I understand your concern as it's a topic that is often discussed in the Reviewers' private forum. However this is an issue that only seems to cause a problem in the USA and most, if not all, other countries ignore this "guideline" in the case of bridges. One of the reasons Groundspeak has local volunteers is that they know local issues.

 

So to all UK cachers please feel free to continue placing caches un/under/in bridges

Encouraging news indeed!

 

Thanks Lactodorum.

[+Simply Paul]

Don't forget Menai Micro by BugznElm'r.

 

I think some common sense can be applied to cache hides on bridges. A little micro isn't going to make your average muggle think Al Kieda or his friends have popped by. An ammo can on the other bloody hand...

Edited October 25, 2006 by Simply Paul

[+Son Of Windswept]

I put one just next to this disused railway bridge in France - great views. And an interesting walk across it. The Health and Safety Executive haven't made it to France yet :-)

 

Le pont de la Vienne

 

Paul

[+FollowMeChaps]

.......Of course, I'm talking about a magnetised cache on a metal bridge.......

 

What about one disguised as a rivet?

[+Alibags]

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[+maxkim]

Having found several on beidges including the two in London and Newcastle we are all for them. The Chester one was great... took two attempts to find it as well. Roll on bridge caches. MaxKim

[+Firth of Forth]

There are loads. There are caches on many of the bridges over the Liffey in Dublin. There are several on bridges in Prague (one which if you drop will land in the river!).

 

Now, the Forth Road bridge.......hmmm...I ought to do something about that!

[+harrogate hunters]

There *may* be one on Runcorn Bridge (as Pieman has alluded to). There's also one on a big bridge in the center of Chester which is really good fun as it's so blatant yet none of the tons of muggles round the area spot it - it's not magnetic either .

And some experianced geocachers cant find it either ! LOL !

[+kewfriend]

Results may vary.

 

Off-limit (Physical) Caches

# Caches near or under public structures deemed potential or possible targets for terrorist attacks. These include but are not limited to highway bridges, dams, government buildings, elementary and secondary schools, and airports.

Hi Blue Deuce, I see you are based in the US so I understand your concern as it's a topic that is often discussed in the Reviewers' private forum. However this is an issue that only seems to cause a problem in the USA and most, if not all, other countries ignore this "guideline" in the case of bridges. One of the reasons Groundspeak has local volunteers is that they know local issues.

 

So to all UK cachers please feel free to continue placing caches un/under/in bridges

I recently have .....

[+maxkim]

There *may* be one on Runcorn Bridge (as Pieman has alluded to). There's also one on a big bridge in the center of Chester which is really good fun as it's so blatant yet none of the tons of muggles round the area spot it - it's not magnetic either .

And some experianced geocachers cant find it either ! LOL !

 

Some have though ..... LOL great cache it is too.

[+dysdera]

3 of my caches are on bridges......oops, I must go and replace one of them!!

[+stora]

There *may* be one on Runcorn Bridge (as Pieman has alluded to). There's also one on a big bridge in the center of Chester which is really good fun as it's so blatant yet none of the tons of muggles round the area spot it - it's not magnetic either .

And some experianced geocachers cant find it either ! LOL !

 

Tell me about it. It has always been too busy when I've gone to do any of the caches in Chester city center.