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174 cachers

Cardiff City Council

Agreement Type:

Allowed

Landowner

Cardiff City Council

Negotiator

Start Date

Renewal Date

Description

There are already a number of Geocaches on Cardiff Council Parks and Open Spaces. Cardiff Council have confirmed that they are willing to review possible geocache placements on their parks and open spaces. The location of the land they manage can be found on the Cardiff Council Parks and Open spaces website.

The conservation officer has the final say on the permission for placing the geocache.

Application Process

Would everyone who wishes to place a geocache on Cardiff Council land please email parks@cardiff.gov.uk to seek approval prior to placement.

Please include a description of the cache location and Ordnance Survey grid reference / GPS Coordinates.

The following conditions are specified :

Email your contact details to us and include the co-ordinates of the geocache, its name, its type and a description
If the location is designated as a local nature reserve or open space we reserve the right to consult any friends groups that may help manage the site and have an opinion. As a result of this consultation we reserve the right to refuse permission to site a geocache
Ensure the cache container is clearly marked, stating that the content is harmless and giving the placer’s e-mail address or other contact method.
Only items that would be deemed safe and acceptable for an unaccompanied child to find should be placed in the cache
No cache may be placed in such a way as to risk damage or disturbance to any Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM)
No items of food or drink of any kind should be placed in the cache
No lighters, matches or flammable objects should be placed in the cache
Caches must not be buried and holes must not be dug in order to place a cache. Caches must not be hidden in animal holes or runs
Trees, plants, fences, walls and other features should never be damaged when placing or seeking a cache
Maintenance of the cache is the responsibility of the placer
When leaving the cache site, after finding or hiding a cache, there must be no visual sign of disturbance
All byelaws (where applicable) must be obeyed
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in permission being withdrawn and your geocache being removed from the hosting website

Area Covered

Wales/South Wales.

Last Modified

6th Jan 2020.