6 Reasons to Geocache this weekend
August 18, 2016
This weekend celebrates Geocaching: the real life treasure hunt that combines the outdoors, exercise and technology. Find out how to Geocache now.
Take part in the South Downs GeoTour and find geocaches hidden in this special landscape. Collect all 30 to earn your souvenir Geocoin. Download your GeoTour passport now to get started.
Follow the tour over hills, coastland, heathlands and woodland, collecting passport stamps and points along the way
1. Make the journey part of the adventure
Collect extra points for travelling sustainably. Earn 1 bonus point for travelling by bus, rail or bike. To earn your points, upload a picture of your rail or bus ticket with the code for the GeoCache code you visited. When you reach a cache only accessible by bike, take a photo of the cache with your bike to earn an extra point.
2. Visit local food & drink
Geocaching is hungry work. Stop off in one of these local businesses, try local food 
and refresh your energy ready to continue your adventures. Claim a bonus point per person to count towards your souvenir GeoCoin when you order food or drinks. Find the participating businesses.
3. Stay in the National Park
Stay longer and earn an extra 2 points per overnight stay. The Sustainability Centre has courses where you can pick up new skills, including herb walks and bush craft. Spend the night in one of their eco lodges, tipis or yurts. If you prefer a cosy old inn with log fires, check into one of the many participating pubs and B&B’s where you can also pick up extra points for eating and drinking.
4. Coastal adventure
The National Park begins in the East at the dramatic chalk cliffs of Beachy Head with its cliff-top lighthouse and spectacular views out over the sea and the soft, rolling Downs. Collect geocaches and extra points when you warm up at Coffee Republic in Eastbourne.
5. Explore heathland
The wonders of heathland come alive in late summer. The heather washes the heaths purple and the mysterious sand lizard or smooth snake might make an appearance.
Make the most of this unique landscape and get up early for a misty morning adventure on heather clad Iping Common and pick up a few geocaches on your way.
6. Peaceful woodland
The south Downs is the most forested National Park in England and Wales. At this time of year, if you’re quiet you’ll spot deer and if you look to the ground an array of colourful fungi. Explore the ancient woodland and discover well-hidden geocache boxes.