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Protected Land Area Database
This database has details of land areas where specific permission is required or where caching is not allowed. Mapping resources are shown. The most useful is MAGIC and there is a very useful link called MagicMapIt! that you can enter any coordinates into to check a location.
Click the Land area column to sort alphabetically.
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Land Area
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Mapping
Resources
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Information
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Caching Allowed?
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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. For detailed information about Local Nature Reserves including maps and help on getting permission, [click here].
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 nature reserves. For detailed information about National Nature Reserves including maps and help on getting permission, [click here].
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
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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 |
SSSI's are areas considered environmentally sensitive and are given suitable protection. For detailed information about Sites of Special Scientific Interest including maps and help on getting permission, [click here].
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.
For detailed information about RSPB Reserves including maps and help on getting permission, [click here].
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
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