If you are having trouble getting kids, or adults for that matter, outside more why not try Geocaching. What on earth is that I hear you cry? well it’s a good old fashioned treasure hunt, it takes place outdoors, but it uses a handheld GPS to find your treasure.

Perfect for all the family, The National Trust initiative is taking place at many of the National Trust sites during the coming months.

A geocahe is normally a small waterproof treasure box hidden somewhere outdoors. You search for these using the GPS device which then downloads coordinates or ‘waypoints’ from the appropriate website, to help you find the treasure. Alternatively there is an app download available for both Android and iPhone.

But what is the treasure? What will you find in each box?

Some will simply be a log book, so you are able to leave a message for those who find it next, and the sense of achievement for finding it, also called bragging rights if beating other family members to the treasure. However, the majority of boxes will contain various treasures, knickknacks, doodads, or curios that you may take, but only if you leave something in return, so you will need to prepare for this before you begin.

The geocaches are located all across National Trust Land, whether that will be on a windswept hillside or hidden on a beach or in the middle of woodland, only time and your GPS skills will tell

The National Trust have got Garmin involved to run several free events this summer to help get you started, then see how many you can find.

The idea of geocaching began in America in early 2000 and has since gone global; it now has its own website and organisation.

 I have to have a go at this so I’m off to the National Trust website for more information.