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United Kingdom Other Land Areas

United Kingdom Other Land Areas

Other land areas or specific locations where permission may required or caching is not allowed

This database contains a list of land areas where permission may be required or where caching is not allowed.

Click the Area column to sort alphabetically.

(tick) Caches are allowed with proof you have permission or the location meets certain conditions.
(error) Caches are not allowed for the reasons given.

Area

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Allowed or not?

Airports, airfields whether civilian or military and military bases
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Due to the current terrorist threat in the UK civilian and military airports have increased security patrols round the perimeter including the area under the runway flight paths. The same security applies to military bases. Caches placed close to such locations may not be published. Please use common sense when thinking about putting a cache in such a location.

Guideline
:  Do not place geocaches in restricted, prohibited, or otherwise inappropriate locations. The geocache is problematic due to its proximity to a public structure. Examples include highway bridges, major roadways, dams, government buildings, schools, military installations, hospitals, airports and other areas defined in the Regional Geocaching Policies Wiki.

Guideline: Choose container wisely. To avoid confusion or suspicion if your cache is found by a non-geocacher, follow these tips where possible:

  • Label your container as a geocache.
  • Choose a transparent container to show that the contents are harmless.
  • Include "instructions for finders".
  • Do not place containers that could be perceived as bombs or other dangerous items.
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Churches, churchyards, cemeteries and graveyards
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Caches will not be published in churches, churchyards, cemeteries or graveyards without proof of permission from the incumbent or managing authority (such as the parish council or local council). The restriction applies to the churchyard/cemetery itself and any boundary wall or fence around it. This restriction came about after several caches were placed in churchyards and then had to be removed after complaints from the incumbents.  Forum post announcing this requirement.

Guideline:  Do not place geocaches in restricted, prohibited, or otherwise inappropriate locations. The geocache is in an area that is sensitive to additional foot or vehicular traffic. Examples may include archaeological sites, historical sites, and cemeteries.


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Dry stone walls or other walls
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Due to the construction of dry stone walls considerable damage has been done in the past by geocachers removing stones searching for a container. For this reason caches WILL NOT be allowed in, on or up against such structures under any circumstances.

In the case of other walls which may be of stone or brick and mortared, if the structure appears in poor condition or there is the possibility of damage being done by people searching then a cache in such a wall may not be allowed.

Guideline: Do not damage property.

  • Do not damage, deface, or destroy public or private property, especially archaeological or historical sites, when you place your cache.
  • Do not place caches in a location that requires or encourages geocachers to damage, deface, or destroy public or private property, especially archaeological or historical sites.
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Prisons
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Caches should not be placed near prison entrances or perimeter walls where the actions of cachers may arouse suspicion. Prisons have CCTV cameras covering these areas. Please use common sense when thinking about putting a cache in such a location.

Guideline:  Do not place geocaches in restricted, prohibited, or otherwise inappropriate locations. The geocache is problematic due to its proximity to a public structure. Examples include highway bridges, major roadways, dams, government buildings, schools, military installations, hospitals, airports and other areas defined in the Regional Geocaching Policies Wiki.

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Railway stations or railway property
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A popular location for caches is near railways stations and they are usually called 'Sidetracked' with the station name. A security situation in London resulted in a review of how caches are placed at or near railway stations. In addition, Network Rail have refused permission for caches on their property which may include not just stations, but railway car parks, crossings, bridges, culverts and railway line boundary fences.
There is a website all about Sidetracked caches including lists of where they are. If you create a sidetracked cache you may link to this website on the cache page - www.sidetrackedseries.info

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Schools, Children’s Playgrounds and areas primarily designed for Children
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Geocachers may feel uncomfortable searching for a cache near children or parents with childre