Geocaching
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for GPS users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit.
The basic idea is to have individuals and organisations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet.
GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.
What is a GPS device?
A GPS unit is a electronic device that can determine your approximate location (within around 6-20 feet) on the planet. Coordinates are normally given in Longitude and Latitude. You can use the unit to navigate from your current location to another location. Some units have their own maps, built-in electronic compasses, voice navigation, depending on the complexity of the device.
You don't need to know all the technical mumbo jumbo about GPS units to play Geocaching. All you need to do is be able to enter what is called a "waypoint" where the geocache is hidden.
How do I get a GPS receiver?
The Parks and Landscape Service at Bradford Council has 30 units to be hired out for Organised groups. Free of charge!
Where can you Geocach in Bradford?
Discover the official geocaching community on Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site Where you can search for co-ordinates from your area.
As well as a number of caches placed by members of the public the Parks and Landscape Service has placed a number of caches on sites throughout the district. The co-ordinates are listed below as are the official geocaching waypoints which can be clicked on to see the individual listing for that cache.
| Location | Co-ordinates | Waypoint |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Park | N 53° 46.480 W 001° 44.215 | GC10RRR |
| Central Park | N 53° 49.797 W 001° 57.138 | GCZX5M |
| Cliffe Castle Park | N 53° 52.492 W 001° 54.853 | GCZRYB |
| Crowgill Park | N 53° 50.078 W 001° 46.855 | GC10V1G |
| Harold Park | N 53° 45.502 W 001° 46.483 | GCZT9D |
| Holden Park | N 53° 50.787 W 001° 56.920 | GCZX61 |
| Lister Park | N 53° 48.880 W 001° 46.555 | GCZQ1F |
| Myrtle Park | N 53° 50.735 W 001° 50.350 | GCZRY5 |
| Peel Park Puzzle | N 53° 48.523 W 001° 44.683 | GCZRJN |
| Riverside Gardens | N 53° 55.640 W 001° 49.525 | GC105NA |
| Wibsey Park | N 53° 45.983 W 001° 47.170 | GCZT9F |
For more information please contact Andy Ross on 01274 433828 or email andy.ross@bradford.gov.uk
