Permission To Cache

[+gpsjester]

I am new to Geocaching and not wanting to bring any bad press to Geocaching.COM, GAGB or Geocaching in general, I have read through the notes regarding "Getting Permission From Landowners" before siting a cache.

 

This query is mainly aimed at UK Geocachers, but will still appreciate any feedback from Outside UK.

 

For National Trust sites, straight forward enough... Just contact your local NT Warden. And for similar National Parks, would no doubt go down the same route...

 

But what about the more obscure locations : river banks, canal tracks, quaysides, urban locations etc.

 

Do we need to obtain permission for every cache we want to site ?

 

I would hate to plant a cache, only to find I should of got permission first...

 

Any Thoughts would be much appreciated

 

Mick.

[+VegasCacheHounds]

I think you will find that there is a lot of caches out there that have no permission. Most of the time, at least in my opinion, cachers assume permission. This sometimes leads to problems, such as irate business owners or the bomb squad being called

If at all possible, ask the land owner or manager. I don't know about over there in the U.K., but it seems like over here in the States that most people assume that parks or open country is open for caches unless expressly forbidden. Also, people in general,not just geocachers, seem to think that any open space, unless blocked by a fence or marked with a No Trespassing sign, is open to all. Not all of this is always correct, but it doesn't often lead to problems.

However, I'm sure that most cachers have a story to tell of being yelled at for being somewhere they didn't belong. It makes things much better for all if you do get permission first.

 

Just my thoughts.

Shannon

VegasCacheHounds

[+mrking]

VegasCacheHounds, I have to ask...

 

Anyone ever try to place a cache in area 51?

Edited January 27, 2005 by mrking

[+gpsjester]

VegasCacheHounds,

 

Thanks for that... I`ll see how I go.

 

[+AuntieWeasel]

I would definitely ask this in the UK forum as well, if you haven't. Someone can at least point you to past discussions there. UK-specific issues such as public footpaths are different and unfamiliar to us in the US.

[+gpsjester]

Now why didnt I think of that....

 

Call me stupid, but I hadnt realised there was a UK specific forum. Thats what happens when you dont bother to scroll down the screen.

 

No wonder I`m a Tadpole....

 

Thanks for the info....

 

[+AuntieWeasel]

No wonder I`m a Tadpole....

Two more posts and you won't be

 

You've got some real treats in store -- all my favorite caches have been in the UK. We don't get a lot of ruined castles or stones circles around Boston

[+Greymane]

Weasel,

 

There is a not-so-ruined castle just north of you, though. I am pretty sure it is called Hammond's Castle. I assume it is still there. It has been about seven years since I was there.

 

[+VegasCacheHounds]

VegasCacheHounds, I have to ask...

 

Anyone ever try to place a cache in area 51?

There is a cache on the road to Area 51. Or at least where Area 51 is rumored to exist. It doesn't exist though. Take my word, I've been there...ah shoot, now I've gotta kill all of you

 

Seriously though, heres the cache : Click here.

 

Shannon

VegasCacheHounds

[+blindleader]

Or at least where Area 51 is rumored to exist.  It doesn't exist though.

FYI,

 

Well, of course it exists. But it's currently called R-4808. I have it on the best authority that they change the name periodically to confuse the aliens.

 

There are hundreds of these areas of restricted airspace all over the country.