United Kingdom Land Areas

Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAM) and other archaeological sites
CADW (Wales)
RCHMS (Scotland
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MAGIC (England only)
Ordnance Survey (Wales and Scotland)

Caches will not be allowed within the boundaries of any archaeological site whether scheduled or not without permission from the owner/manager of the site. Sites are scheduled by English Heritage in the UK, CADW in Wales and RCHMS in Scotland.
The OS maps do not show all the areas and are not necessarily very accurate. The reviewers have access to detailed maps for CADW Wales (but not Scotland) which for licence reasons cannot be made publicly available.

The MAGIC map is the easiest way to check for England using the quick MagicMapIt! link.

Guideline: Inappropriate or Non-publishable Placement - Cache placement is in an area that is highly sensitive to additional foot and vehicular traffic including but not limited to archaeological sites, historical sites and cemeteries.

With permission

Local Nature Reserves
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MAGIC (England only) & Natural England Interactive Map
Ordnance Survey (Wales and Scotland)

Nature reserves are special areas created for wildlife that may be environmentally sensitive locations. Many are owned/managed by local wildlife trusts who may have agreements in the GAGB Landowner database which may include maps showing the reserves so you can see where they are. Some trusts do not allow geocaching at all. The Resource Site for UK & Ireland Geocachers www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk, has more information about these reserves.

The MAGIC map is the easiest way to check for England using the quick MagicMapIt! link.

Guideline: Wildlife is not harmed in the pursuit of geocaching - Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm. In some regions geocaching activity may need to cease for portions of the year.

With permission

National Nature Reserves
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MAGIC (UK) & Natural England Interactive Map

These are nationally important areas. In England such sites are scheduled by Natural England, for Wales it is the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) and Scotland the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)\\
The MAGIC map is the easiest way to check for the UK using the quick MagicMapIt! link.

Guideline: Wildlife is not harmed in the pursuit of geocaching - Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm. In some regions geocaching activity may need to cease for portions of the year.

With permission

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
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England Interactive Map (England). Scottish Natural Heritage SSSI Interactive map.
Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) Interactive Map

In England such sites are scheduled by Natural England, for Wales it is the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) and Scotland the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). SSSI's have legal protection in the UK and land owners/managers have a legal responsibility to ensure such locations are not damaged. Therefore permission for caches in SSSI's is a requirement. Local councils may also be involved and may be able to help with permission.
The MAGIC map is the easiest way to check for the UK using the quick MagicMapIt! link.

Guideline: Wildlife is not harmed in the pursuit of geocaching - Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm. In some regions geocaching activity may need to cease for portions of the year.

With permission

RSPB Reserves
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MAGIC (UK)

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds have given a variable response to requests for permission and each area seems to handle requests differently. You may or may not be successful in getting permission. There is no one agreement for the RSPB.

The MAGIC map is the easiest way to check for the UK using the quick MagicMapIt! link.

Guideline: Wildlife is not harmed in the pursuit of geocaching - Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm. In some regions geocaching activity may need to cease for portions of the year.

With permission