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The GAGB are here to help. Check out these useful geocaching resources:
Finding Your First Geocache
Finding Your First Geocache - a guide on finding your first geocache.
What is Geocaching Leaflet - to get started with Geocaching, you may also wish to download our helpful What is Geocaching? leaflet.
Smartphone Geocaching Apps - A list of geocaching apps for your smartphone.
What do I Need? - a list of essential and optional equipment that you should take geocaching.
Geocache Listing Websites - a list of the listing sites in the UK.
Geocache Types - learn about the different geocache types and sizes.
More Useful Help Pages
Frequently Asked Questions - find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Geocaching Acronyms - find out what all the geocaching acronyms mean.
Geocachers' Code of Conduct - find out about the Geocachers' Code developed by geocachers.
Useful Articles - a collection of relevant help articles from our Seeker Magazine.
Solving Geocaching Puzzles - read some tips on how to solve some of the different types of puzzle caches.
Useful Links - a collection of relevant webpage links all about geocaching.
Useful Links to Solve Geocaching Puzzles - a list of websites to help you solve puzzle caches.
Hiding a Geocache
Hide a Geocache - advice with regards to hiding your first geocache.
GAGB Geocache Hiding Guidelines - some general advice on placing geocaches.
GAGB Land Agreements Database - the database holds a list of blanket agreements with landowners regarding geocaching activities on their land.
Getting Permission to Place a Geocache - some tips on getting permission and a sample letter to send to landowners.
Expert Geocachers
GSAK Masterclass* - learn how to use this popular piece of software.
Follow the Arrow - we are pleased to host this website, filled with useful geocaching resources.
In addition to these resources, please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like any more help/advice.