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Hostels for Geocaching : Bunkhouses, Hostels and Camping Barns

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Here’s our own curated list of hostels that have caches nearby. Keep in mind this list isn’t exhaustive as there are literally thousands of caches across the UK many of them in range of one of our hostels. These are just a taste of some of the adventure to be found while out searching. With blogs from Adam our caching expert, you can be inspired to get out hunting yourself.

Geocaching and hostelling go hand in hand. For those not in the know “Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.”

In essence across the UK there are many treasure spots, often in secret nooks or even hidden in plain sight! From large lunchbox containers to small microcaches not much bigger than a thumb. The goal is to find and log these caches and get outside in the process. A wonderful way to make walks that bit more exciting, especially for children.

Hostels are great for getting out and finding these caches while seeing what the UK has to offer. Lovely walks leading to some interesting hiding spots, perhaps a hollowed out tree trunk or maybe magnetically attached to a bench. Spend a happy day geocaching, knowing you’ve got a wonderful hostel to stay in at the end of it.


Hostels for Geocaching

  • Bala Backpackers

    32 Tegid Street, Bala, LL23 7EL
    Caching at Bala

    Geocaching at Bala

    There's a fair share of geocaches in Bala why not kick back and relax at Bala backpackers after you find them? Some things you could see while caching here
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  • Chellington Centre

    The Chellington Centre, St Nicholas Church, Felmersham Road, Carlton, Bedford MK43 7NA
    Chellington from a distance

    Fun while Caching at The Chellington Centre

    While it may be tempting to just enjoy the incredible atmosphere of the Chellington Centre, there's also something to be said for getting out and going to find some hidden gems of a different kind... Some things you could see while caching here
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  • Kettlewell Hostel

    Whernside House, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5QU
    By the fire at kettlewell

    Cache em all at Kettlewell

    What better way to spice up your hike than to look for some caches? Kettlewell Hostel is a great place to stay while doing so. Some things you could see while caching here
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  • Wharfeside House

    Middle Lane, Kettlewell, Skipton, BD23 5QX
    In the village of Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Wharfeside house provides self-catering accommodation for sole use groups of 15-30 people. Facilities include a well equipped, fully fitted kitchen with Aga cooker and fridge freezer, shower facilities with separate male and female toilets, a large communal space, drying area and large indoor bike/equipment store. There is onsite parking for up to 4 vehicles.
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  • Chitcombe Farm Camping Barns

    Chitcombe Farm, Huish Champflower, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2EL
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    Treasure hunting in Exmoor

    While the west is no longer heavily associated with Piracy there's still treasure to be found! Chitcombe Farm is waiting... Some things you could see while caching here
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  • Lakes Hostel

    1, High Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AF
    People on rocks

    Searching for treasure in and around Ambleside

    Scrambling through the caverns left by the Little Langdale quarry there's perhaps more than meets the eye... Some things you could see while caching here
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