ukridgewalker Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 hi all, just bought a gps for fell walking, but i had heard of this geocaching before and decided to give it ago. i found two on the first attempt ( quite chuffed ). so where, and can i log these finds and when i decide to plant a cache myself where do i jot down my coords to let other people know where to look. many thanks ukridgewalker Quote Link to comment
+wapahani Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 hi all, just bought a gps for fell walking, but i had heard of this geocaching before and decided to give it ago. i found two on the first attempt ( quite chuffed ). so where, and can i log these finds and when i decide to plant a cache myself where do i jot down my coords to let other people know where to look. many thanks ukridgewalker First of all, you will need to locate the cache in the geocaching.com database, then in the upper right hand corner, go in and log your visit as a find. It will then show as a smiley face on the map for those finds! Secondly, you new cache will be done from the main page, hide and seek section. You will need to look over the area and make sure you are a full .1 mile from all other caches. Quote Link to comment
ukridgewalker Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 cool, thanks for the info Quote Link to comment
+OzzieSan Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Welcome to the forums ukridgewalker! If you're planning on hiding a cache (or three) it's never to early to start reading the guidelines. http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hi ukridgewalker - welcome to geocaching! Well, you have an account and as you found two caches you must have got the cache page up on your PC to get the coordinates. So, go back to the cache page and on the Navigation bar on the top right you'll find a 'Log your visit' link. Enter your log there. As to placing your own cache I'd kind of suggest you get a few more finds under your belt first because that way you'll get a much better idea of how your fellow cachers minds work and it will give you some ideas of where to place your own. Before you do place one though you need to read the guidelines to make sure you are putting it out correctly. You can find the guidelines here . There are also specific guidelines for the UK at the Geocaching Association of Great Britain website here . You'll find the link to create your own cache off your home page when you log in - hide and seek a cache. Finally come and say hello to your fellow UK cachers in the UK forums! Happy Caching! Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
ukridgewalker Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 hi all, yes i have read the guidelines. but i think i will look for quite a few more first before i decide to plant one. once again many thanks for your replys Quote Link to comment
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