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The global treasure hunting game for the whole family.

Have you ever found it difficult to entice your family out for a walk in the countryside? Then Geocaching might just be for you!

The Brecon Beacons National Park has around 160 caches or treasure boxes hidden within it - ranging in size from small film cannisters to much larger tupperware containers and old ammo boxes - all waiting to be found.

Caching can be like having your own guide - taking you to great places and can explain what is so good about a location, for example, a WWII bomber crash site, Tommy Jones’ tragic story, or just a great view.

All you need is a handheld GPS unit together with information from the geocaching website to start your quest. Once found you can share your experiences online with others who have also been hooked by this fun game.

But don’t feel you have to make an investment in a GPS unit before you try it out – with experience of using a map and compass, together with the cache clues provided on the geocaching website, you may well be able to find some of the easier ones!

What is a handheld GPS unit?
A handheld GPS (Global Positioning System) is an electronic device that looks similar to a mobile phone. It uses satellites to work out your approximate location and is usually accurate to within 6-20 feet.

For geocaching, all you need to know is how to enter a "waypoint" (a UK map grid reference) of where the treasure is hidden (see below). The GPS unit will then guide you there, which is when the real hunt begins, for you will need to use your eyes and initiative to actually find the hidden cache.

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices.

The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online.

Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.