How to get started with Geocaching in Cornwall:

  1. Download a Geocaching App: You can use the official Geocaching app or a similar GPS-based app on your smartphone.
  2. Create a free account: Register on Geocaching.com to track your finds and participate in the community.
  3. Find a cache: Use the app to locate nearby geocaches based on their coordinates.
  4. Follow the clues: Each cache description provides information about its location, difficulty, and any special instructions.
  5. Sign the logbook: Once you find the cache, sign the logbook to mark your find.
  6. Trade items (optional): You can trade items found in the cache with your own (family-friendly) items of similar or greater value.
  7. Return the cache: Make sure to return the cache to its original location for the next geocacher to find.