A Beginner’s Guide to Geocaching

Go on a modern-day adventure at the 320-million-year-old Brimham Rocks in Yorkshire. Walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs, druids and Victorian day-trippers as you explore this rugged landscape on a geocaching treasure hunt. For more on geocaching you can explore the official site: https://www.geocaching.com/ or find plenty of places to explore with family and friends at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/geocaching-for-families To find out more about Brimham Rocks please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/brimham-rocks And if you’re a little too far away from our audio geocache but would still like to hear it please visit https://link.chtbl.com/NTABrimham If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected] Auto Generated Additional Information Introduction: - The hosts, Jo Dyson and Rich Foster, visit Brimham Rocks to try geocaching. - They meet up at the car park and discuss their excitement for the day's adventure. Main Topics Discussed: 1. Geocaching: - Rich Foster explains what geocaching is and how it works. - Jo Dyson downloads the Geocaching app and learns how to use it. - They discuss the green dots on the map, which represent geocaches in the area. 2. Finding Geocaches: - Jo and Rich search for their first geocache and successfully find it. - They discover a booklet and a painted rock inside the geocache. - They decide to leave something in the geocache and add their names to the log. 3. Exploring Brimham Rocks: - Jo and Rich admire the unique landscape of Brimham Rocks, with its lush green grass and large boulders. - They use the geocaching app to learn more about the area and its history. - They find more geocaches and discuss the different challenges and locations. 4. Brimham House and Druids Writing Desk: - Jo and Rich visit the Brimham House cache and learn about the history of Brimham Rocks as a tourist destination. - They continue their search and come across the Druids Writing Desk, a rock formation with a flat top. - They discuss the beauty of the landscape and the thrill of finding hidden geocaches. Key Takeaways: - Geocaching is a fun and accessible activity that anyone can try. - The Geocaching app helps users navigate and find hidden geocaches. - Brimham Rocks offers a unique and beautiful landscape for geocaching. - Geocaches often contain small items and a logbook for participants to sign. Guests: - Rich Foster: National Trust colleague and geocaching expert. - Alec Boyd: Provides information about the ecosystem and wildlife at Brimham Rocks. - Jen Taylor: Shares the history of Brimham Rocks as a tourist destination. - Molly Oldfield: Discusses her favorite geocache and provides information about other rock formations at Brimham Rocks. Conclusion: - Jo and Rich express their enjoyment of geocaching at Brimham Rocks. - They mention a hidden audio geocache planted at Brimham Rocks for listeners to find. - They thank listeners for tuning in and invite them to visit the National Trust Podcast website for more episodes.