Keeping the fun in Geocaching
The 9 Usual Suspects have been around since 2014, we are a group of Geocaching friends based in North West Wales of diverse ages and abilities. Our primary purpose is to get together, place caches, hold events, leave our environment in a better state than we found it and most importantly have fun. On average we hold about 20 events a year from monthly Nosh ‘n’ Natters, several Cache in Trash Outs (CITOs) and hosting the Geocaching Souvenir moments.
One new Earthcache and three new Events have been published since our last post:
GCBKZRV Angle of Repose by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D1.5/T3.5 Premium Member Only
Events
GCBK5CB 1st Llanfairpwll Scouts – Geocaching Badge by ejw611 Event D1/T1
When: Thursday 16th April 2026
Where: St Mary’s Church Hall, Lon Hen Ysgol, Lon Ty Croes, Anglesey, LL61 5JY
Time: 7.45pm – 9.15pm
Geocachers are invited to join 1st Llanfairpwll Scouts for a hands‑on Maker Magic workshop where you can help young people in the local community to design and create their own imaginative geocaches in order to work towards their Geocaching activity badge! Hopefully, the Scouts will have the chance to learn directly from you experienced finders and makers, while attending geocachers can earn the official Maker Magic souvenir!
GCBM5ZB By Dyserth Waterfall, Denbighshire by goldpot Event D1/T1.5
When: Tuesday 21st April 2026
Where: New Inn, Waterfall Rd, Dyserth LL18 6ET
Time: 7.45pm – 9.15pm
Goldpot is on a tour of the north Wales coast discovering its pretty corners and is hoping to meet up with locals and visiting geocachers. Hopefully the event will be in the front pub garden if sunny but inside if wet!
GCBM5X6 Up the Tower of Flint Castle! 🏰 by goldpot Event D1/T3
When: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Where: Flint Castle, Castle Rd, Flint CH6 5PE
Time: 10.15am – 11am
Join the host, who will be touring the North Wales coast, to chat about all things geocaching. The castle is free to enter, open from 10am to 4pm.
Event Reminder
GCBKCAQ 9 Usual Suspects – Nosh & Natter 87 by 9 usual Suspects Event D1/T1
When: Thursday 26th March 2026
Where: Snowdonia Parc, Waunfawr, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4AQ
Time: 7pm to 9pm or the last person leaves
For this months Nosh & Natter we are at the Snowdonia Parc, Waunfawr.
Event Review
GCBJY0T CITO 2026 Season 1 by 9 Usual Suspects CITO Event D1/T3.5
GCBJY17 9US Cake & a Brew by 9 Usual Suspects Event D1/T1
Another really satisfying CITO followed by Cake & a Brew. Once again we centred on Caernarfons Parc Dre and surrounding area plus the beginning of the Lon Eifion cycle path. Between us all we managed to fill around 20 bags of rubbish – everything from table legs, rusty old BBQs, a road cone and the usual bottles, cans, fast food packaging, clothes and vapes. New items for us was a driving licence and lego.
It was great to be out with such good company, chatting as we worked and getting plenty of bemused smiles and “diolch” from passers‑by. The difference in this area compared to when we first started coming here in 2018 is huge, far less rubbish and with the recent maintenance work on the park by the council it really feels like the place is being cared for.
Big thanks to everyone who turned up and got stuck in. Your time and effort really do make a visible difference.
We have just one event published since our last post:
GCBK1QF Whatever The Wether on Tour in Colwyn Bay by 1gowild and Louiseannhw
When: 30.5.2026
Where: Wetherspoon, The Picture House, 24-26 Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay LL29 8LA
Time: 11.00am – 11.30am
1gowild and Louiseannhw are visiting the area and would like to meet local and visiting cachers to talk caching, swap trackables and collaborate on some puzzle solving.
Event Reminders
GCBJY0T CITO 2026 Season 1 by 9 Usual Suspects CITO Event D1/T3.5
When: Sunday 22nd March 2025
Where: The Old Bridge, Morfa Parc, Caernarfon
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
By attending this event not only will you be helping to keep this area litter free, your efforts will be rewarded with the CITO 2026 Season 1 souvenir.
GCBJY17 9US Cake & a Brew by 9 Usual Suspects Event D1/T1
When: Sunday 22nd March 2025
Where: Old Bridge, Parc Dre, Caernarfon
Time: 3.30pm to 4pm
March Equinox Souvenir
In 2026, the spring (vernal) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on March 20th, marking the astronomical start of spring. It is the moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night, signalling the return of warmth, longer daylight hours, and the start of spring growth.
To earn the souvenir find and log any geocache, Event, or Adventure Lab® Location from Tursday 19th to Sunday 22nd March.
Latest Update on Lôn Eifion Path Closure
Here is the latest update on the progress of the repairs, or lack of, on Lôn Eifion. The question is, will the path reopen in 2026?
From Councillor Caig Ap Iago:
“Some residents will know that repairs to the local footpaths were scheduled to be completed by Easter. Unfortunately, there will now be a delay.
When the work was put out to tender, the price that came back was significantly higher than expected and well beyond the budget available for the project. As a result, the council cannot proceed with the work under those terms and officers are now reviewing the options so that the repairs can still go ahead in a way that represents value for public money.
I understand this will be frustrating, particularly for those who were expecting the work to be completed soon. However, it is important that we spend public funds responsibly and do not accept costs that are clearly unreasonable.
I will share an update as soon as there is more information on the revised timetable for the work.”
We have one new Traditional cache and nine Earthcaches published in our area since our last post:
GCBKEZ8 The Conwy view by FLamE828 Traditional D2/T2
Premium Member Only
GCBKB2F Anglesey GeoMon – Contact by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D4.5/T2.5
GCBKB2G Anglesey GeoMon – Sand Volcano by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D2.5/T2
GCBKAYN Anglesey GeoMon – GEOcache by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D1/T2.5
GCBKAYM Anglesey GeoMon – Boudinage by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D1/T2.5
GCBK9YT Anglesey GeoMon – Chert by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D2.5/T2
GCBK2H9 Anglesey GeoMon – Blancmange by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D4/T2
GCBK2GY Pen-yr-Orsedd by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D4/T3
GCBK2H7 Rhyolite Ramble by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D3.5/T3.5
GCBK2GN Dinas Dinlle Deglaciation by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D2.5/T2
Pi Day 2026 Souvenir
Pi Day, Saturday 14th March, is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi), observed on March 14th because the date (3/14) corresponds to the first three significant digits of π (3.14). The tradition began in the United States and has since gained worldwide recognition.
This year there are 3 souvenirs available for finding and logging Mystery Caches between Friday 13th – Sunday 15th March.
All non-Premium Mystery Caches are open to everyone throughout the weekend on the Geocaching® app from 11:00:00 UTC on Friday, 13th March until 10:00:00 UTC on Monday, 16th March, 2026.
New Treasure Collections
Two new Treasure Collections will be released on 17th March.
Cat Figurines
The Cat Figurines collection consists of 9 Treasures. To collect find and log:
Any Traditional Caches, Mystery Caches, or Multi-Caches with a difficulty rating between 1.0 and 3.0.
Geomobiles
The Geomobiles collection consists of 5 Treasures. To collect find and log:
Any type of cache with the Park and Grab attribute.
2028 UK Mega Event
It has been confirmed that the UK Mega 2028 will be returning to Yorkshire. The first Mega Event was held here in 2008, followed by the 10th Anniversary Mega in 2018 and now, fittingly, 20th Anniversary Mega in 2028.
One new cache a couple of events have been published since our last post:
Premium Member Only
GCBJYKF I’m A Celebrity…… by Squaddie101 Traditional D2/T4
Events
GCBJY0T CITO 2026 Season 1 by 9 Usual Suspects CITO Event D1/T3.5
When: Sunday 22nd March 2025
Where: The Old Bridge, Morfa Parc, Caernarfon
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
GCBJY17 9US Cake & a Brew by 9 Usual Suspects Event D1/T1
When: Sunday 22nd March 2025
Where: Old Bridge, Parc Dre, Caernarfon
Time: 3.30pm to 4pm
Event Reminder
GCBJA7Y 9 Usual Suspects – Nosh & Natter 86 by 9 Usual Suspects Event D1/T1
When: Thursday 26th February, 2026
Where: Snowdonia Parc, Waunfawr, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4AQ
Time: 7pm to 9pm or when the last person leaves
For this months N&N we are returning to the Snowdonia Parc, Waunfawr.
Event Review
GCBJ36N CITO, A487 North, Another Quick Pick by 9 Usual Suspects
We were lucky with the weather but not so with the amount of litter. It always amazes me what people abandon in this lay-by, a couple of firsts for us, a stripped central heating boiler, I think we had everything minus the copper and two perfect gorilla tubs. A large piece of carpet was proudly dragged by our youngest attendee from the undergrowth and added to the 10 bags of litter that contained the usual random clothes, bottles, cans and fast food packaging.
The difference we made was incredible, the big question is ‘How long will it be before we will be back?’
A few photos from our day:
Memories of Bob
We sadly have to announce the passing of Bob. He was one of the original 9 Usual Suspects. Alongside his wife Judy they cached under the name of Jude100, attending many events especially CITO’s. Due to his failing health, five years ago they moved back to Chorley to be closer to their family. He will be fondly remembered for his wicked sense of humour, wearing wellies, smoking his pipe and for being captain of Team Bob.
Treasure Collections
The next 2 collections will be released on March 17th at noon UTC.
Cat figurines collection consists of 9 Treasures.
Collect these Treasures by finding and logging Traditional Caches, Mystery Caches, or Multi-Caches with a difficulty rating from 1-3.
Geomobiles collection consists of 5 Treasures.
Collect these Treasures by finding and logging caches with the Park and Grab attribute.
Village Hall Week 2026
The Village Hall Series started in 2013 with the first cache placed by GeoJaxx in Denmead, Hampshire. It has steadily grown in popularity and currently can be found in 80 counties in England, Scotland, Wales, The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The geocaches can be set in any hall which is used by the community for local groups or available to hire for private functions, but not social clubs, function rooms and halls for members only.
Village Halls Week is a National celebration of village halls and community buildings by ACRE (Action with communities in Rural England). The annual week is in March and is organised to thank the volunteers who are working at these halls which are the hubs at the heart of so many rural communities and promote their use.
The village Hall Series support ACRE with Geocaching challenges, Profile badges and Geocaching events held at village halls around the country and also with the production of Geocoins.
This years Village Hall Week runs from 16th to 22nd March. Why not join in the celebrations by hosting an event, placing or finding a cache.
Profile badges will be available for
If you would like to host an event please contact villagehallseries@gmail.com for the details and generic title for your event page and to register your event to be included in the stats and badges for the week.
We have 4 new Earthcaches, all Premium Member, a couple of events and an event reminder:
GCBJN53 Anglesey GeoMon – Benllech by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D4/T2
GCBJN4E Benllech Church by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D4/T1.5
GCBJN5Z Bangor Unconformity by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D3.5/T2
GCBJN44 War Memorial #2539 Benllech by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D1.5/T1.5
Events
GCBJQB9 Cake up a Hill – Constitution Hill by Harry the furry squid Event D1/T1.5
When: Saturday 7th March, 2026
Where: Nwy Prydain Beacon, Constitution Hill, Aberystwyth
Time: 12pm – 12.30pm
Basically a meet on a hill to eat cake, admire the view and geochat with friends old and new.
GCBJKYP PG’n’Me a week in Llangadfan by Plumguy Event D1/T1
When: Monday 30th March, 2026
Where: Cann Office Hotel, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys SY21 0PL
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Mol’n’Me & Plumbguy are here for a week and would like to meet other friendly cachers from the area, get some ideas and hints on places to explore nearby.
Event Reminder
GCBJ36N CITO, A487 North, Another Quick Pick by 9 Usual Suspects CITO D1/T4.5
When: Thursday 19th February, 2026
Where: Lay-by A487 (Traveling North)
Time: 11am – 12pm
A quick tidy up of the lay-by on the ‘new’ Caernarfon by-pass. This area is in desperate need of litter pick, why can’t people take their litter home with them? Please note there is a very steep bank and lots of brambles involved in this litter pick. Parking will be tight with limited parking is at the published coordinates.
Gwynedd Council Tidy Towns Scheme will be supplying litter pickers, hi-vis vests, bags and but please bring your own gloves.
Piratemania Future Dates Announcement
Piratemania Team have made the following important announcement:
“SAVE THE DAYS
Piratemania mega day 2027 July 24th venue to be announced later
Piratemania mega day 2028 which is PM’s 20th Birthday will be July 29th 2028
Camping dates and venue will be finalised and published here in due course
As 2028 is our birthday year we want to make it special so keep a look out for some special announcements”
New Treasure Collections
Two new Treasure collections have been released this week:
Fast Food Erasers
The Fast Food Erasers collection consists of 4 Treasures. To collect find and log:
Any non-Event geocache type except Adventure Lab®, any size, minimum 1 Favourite points and a difficulty rating between 2.0 and 2.5.
Toy Dinosaurs
The Toy Dinosaurs collection consists of 5 Treasures. To collect find and log:
Any Multi-Cache, Mystery, or Earthcache of any size.
March Equinox Souvenir
In 2026, the spring (vernal) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on March 20th, marking the astronomical start of spring. It is the moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night, signalling the return of warmth, longer daylight hours, and the start of spring growth.
To earn the souvenir find and log any geocache, Event, or Adventure Lab® Location from Tursday 19th to Sunday 22nd March.
Three new caches, an event and a CITO have all been published since our last post:
GCBHZ5D Penrhyn Path, Log by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T1.5
GCBHZ5J Penrhyn Path, BOT by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2.5/T1.5
GCBHZ5Z Penrhyn Path, Beginning or the End by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D3/T2
GCBJ36N CITO, A487 North, Another Quick Pick by 9 Usual Suspects CITO D1/T4.5
When: Thursday 19th February, 2026
Where: Lay-by A487 (Traveling North)
Time: 11am – 12pm
A quick tidy up of the lay-by on the ‘new’ Caernarfon by-pass. This area is in desperate need of litter pick, why can’t people take their litter home with them? Please note there is a very steep bank and lots of brambles involved in this litter pick. Limited parking is at the published coordinates.
Gwynedd Council Tidy Towns Scheme will be supplying litter pickers, hi-vis vests, bags and but please bring your own gloves.
GCBJA7Y 9 Usual Suspects – Nosh & Natter 86 by 9 Usual Suspects Event D1/T1
When: Thursday 26th February, 2026
Where: Snowdonia Parc, Waunfawr, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4AQ
Time: 7pm to 9pm or when the last person leaves
For this months N&N we are returning to the Snowdonia Parc, Waunfawr.
Event Reminder
GCBHN19 9US TB Race Prize Giving by 9 Usual Suspects Event
When: Sunday 8th February, 2026
Where: Airport Cafe, Dinas Dinlle, Caernarfon LL54 5TP
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm
9 Usual Suspects invite everyone to their TB Race prize giving event. Due to the on going renovations at 9US HQ we are returning to the Airport Cafe at Caernarfon Airport where our TB race began.
Pi Day 2026 Souvenir
Pi Day, Saturday 14th March, is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi), observed on March 14th because the date (3/14) corresponds to the first three significant digits of π (3.14). The tradition began in the United States and has since gained worldwide recognition.
This year there are 3 souvenirs available for finding and logging Mystery Caches between Friday 13th – Sunday 15th March.
All non-Premium Mystery Caches are open to everyone throughout the weekend on the Geocaching® app from 11:00:00 UTC on Friday, 13th March until 10:00:00 UTC on Monday, 16th March, 2026.
We have an event reminder and 9 new Earthcaches published since our last post:
GCBHRY2 Carnedd Gwenllian Periglaciation by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D4/T4
GCBHT4B The Clogwyn Mawr Anticline by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D3.5/T2.5
GCBHT1T Glacial Geomorphology by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D3/T5
GCBHR6A Anglesey GeoMon – Paleocurrent Indicator by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D3.5/T2.5
GCBHR3T Meltwater Channels of Moel Faban by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D1.5/T3
GCBHR9R A bit of Northern Ireland in Menai Bridge by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D2.5/T2
GCBHR4C Anglesey GeoMon – Dewatering Structure by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D3/T1.5
GCBHRAF Elidir Fawr by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D1.5/T4.5
GCBHQBX Metasedimentary Rocks by Mr MagnaDefender Earthcache D3.5/T3.5
Event Reminder
GCBFR57 Piratemania On Tour #1 by Piratemania Crew Event D1/T1.5
When: Saturday 31st January 2026
Where: Parc Snowdonia, Waunfawr, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4AQ
Time: 2.30pm to 5pm
A chance to meet and support the Piratemania Crew as they promote Piratemania 18 [2026]. Never been to Piratemania? Come along and find out what you have been missing. There will be a raffle and other merchandise on sale with all proceeds going to fund Piratemania 18 Mega event.
Update on Lôn Eifion Path Closure
The following statement was issued by Gwynedd Council on 22nd January:
Lôn Eifion Update
Following the significant damage caused by severe weather before Christmas, a section of Lôn Eifion is closed between Penygroes and the Inigo Jones site in Y Groeslon.
After carrying out a detailed inspection of the damage, plans are now in place to rebuild the embankment. We are working to appoint contractors so that work can begin in the coming weeks.
Our aim is to reopen the route before the Easter holidays. We apologise for any inconvenience, but due to the extent of the damage caused by the stormy weather in December, this section of the path is not currently safe for public use.
We will share a further update once work begins on-site. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Four new caches and a couple of new events have been published since our last post:
GCBEK24 YOSM #1298 Cefn Du by Clueless_Goose Letterbox D2.5/T3
GCBHJ3D pǝʌᴉǝɔǝɹ ǝƃɐssǝW by Clueless_Goose Letterbox D2/T3.5
GCBHJ0Q A New One for Bess’s Friends by Squaddie101 Traditional D2/T1.5
GCBH9QY TT – The Last Milestone by Squaddie101 Traditional D1/T1
Events
GCBHN19 9US TB Race Prize Giving by 9 Usual Suspects Event
When: Sunday 8th February, 2026
Where: Airport Cafe, Dinas Dinlle, Caernarfon LL54 5TP
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm
9 Usual Suspects invite everyone to their TB Race prize giving event. Due to the on going renovations at 9US HQ we are returning to the Airport Cafe at Caernarfon Airport where our TB race began.
GCBHQ1P UK Counties PitStop by new.neo Event
When: Sunday 15th February 2026
Where: McDonald’s, Parc y Llyn Retail Park, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth SY23 3TL
Time: 8pm – 8.30pm
New.neo are taking a break on their UK County tour and would like to meet other geocachers to discuss our fascinating hobby.
Treasures Milestone Souvenirs
Geocachers can now earn souvenirs for reaching certain milestones for collecting Treasures and completing Treasures collections. There are six available souvenirs for the following milestones:
New Treasures collection
The Seashells collection was released on 20th January 2026. You can collect these Treasures by finding and logging any Micro size, non-Event cache (excluding Adventures) with at least 1 Favourite point.
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
What is the Big Garden Birdwatch?
Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK’s biggest citizen science wildlife survey. By taking part, you can help understand how garden birds are doing right now. This years survey runs from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th January.
Across the UK, over 590,000 people took part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2025, counting a whopping 9.1 million birds! House Sparrows took the top spot, but counts of these chirpy birds are down by 64% compared to the first Birdwatch in 1979. In fact, we’ve lost 38 million birds from UK skies in the last 60 years. With birds facing so many challenges, it’s more important than ever to get involved in the Birdwatch. Every bird you do – or don’t – count will give us a valuable insight into how garden birds are faring.
Here are the 2025 survey results for Wales:
To take part in this years survey go to Big Garden Birdwatch
Finally we have the results to our TB Race:
Most Travelled
Total Distance Travelled 341,162.09 km
Most Caches Visited
Total Caches Visited 2,736
Most Countries Visited
Clueless_Goose – 14
Ann@Birdbrook – 11
ECOBAKE – 10
Bess’s Friends (COMPASS WINNIE) – 8
sionyn68 – 7
Bess’s Friends – (GraPeS The Bear) – 6
Wendy2000 – 6
Cwm DJ – 5
Mossfamilymacc – (Lackey Tag) – 5
74jen – 4
FfiLli – 4
escapefromwork – 3
lostnwet – 3
naturesbyte – 2
YnysMonBirders – 2
Geojade2013 – 1
jude100 – 1
Mossfamilymacc – (Mardi Gras) – 1
Team Marzipan – 1
WelshDisneyMum – 1
Countries visited: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Egypt, France, Falkland Islands, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, USA, Uruguay
39 different countries
2 TB’s made it back to our New Year Eve event:Finally
74jen – 74jen Signal Race Tag – TB8M9D9
Team Marzipan – Clogging all over the world – TB2J2M1
Due to renovations at 9US HQ we will be returning to Caernarfon Airport Cafe for presentation of the prizes:
GCBHN19 9US TB Race Prize Giving by 9 Usual Suspects (currently in for review)
When: Sunday 8th February, 2026
Where: Airport Cafe, Dinas Dinlle, Caernarfon LL54 5TP
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Happy New Year/ Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!
We would like to wish everyone a very happy, healthy, prosperous 2026 with lots of fun and geocaching adventures.
New Caches
To celebrate the New Year we have a new series that went live to coincide with our event, ‘9 Usual Suspects UnBoxing 2026’. We would like to thank Penrhyn Estate and Gwynedd council for permission to place the caches.
GCBGKZJ Penrhyn Path, Bryophyta by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D4/T1.5
GCBGKZP Penrhyn Path, Rock On by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T1.5
GCBGM00 Penrhyn Path, Hazel Tree by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2.5/T1.5
GCBGM02 Penrhyn Path, Brian by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T1.5
GCBGM07 Penrhyn Path, Muddy Buddy by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T1.5
GCBGM18 Penrhyn Path, Bath House View by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D3/T1.5
GCBGM1Z Penrhyn Path, Stumped by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2.5/T2
GCBGM27 Penrhyn Path, Fir Bob by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D3/T1.5
GCBGM2P Penrhyn Path, Twll Broga by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T1.5
GCBB9BW Gwers yr Hen Ysgol by RichieBlod Traditional D3/T1.5
New Event
GCBGZ71 9 Usual Suspects – Nosh & Natter 85 by 9 Usual Suspect Event D1/T1.5
When: Thursday 29th January 2026
Where: The Australia, 31,The High Street, Porthmadog LL49 9LR
Time: 7pm to 9pm or when the last person leaves
For this months Nosh & Natter we are at the Australia, Porthmadog. We have not been here for a long while as the pub didn’t take table bookings, since they have extended up stairs they now take bookings. If you intend to attend please log ‘will attends’ in advance to ensure we book enough space.
Event Reviews
GCBF9M0 9 Usual Suspects Say Goodbye to 2025 by 9 Usual Suspects Event D1/T1
For our finale event of the year we returned to the Airport Cafe, Caernarfon, where we held the first event of 2025. The airport kept us entertained with lots of comings and goings, with a variety of planes, helicopters and other flying machines while we enjoyed our delicious breakfasts and cakes. A big thank you to the staff for looking after us all so well.
Two TB’s made it back to this event after a year of travelling.
GCBF9MF 9 Usual Suspects UnBoxing 2026 by 9 Usual Suspects Event D1/T1.5
We took a risk with the weather hosting this event but even though it was bitterly cold the promised wintery showers held off. We were also surprised by today’s turnout seeing the conditions last time we were here. After hot drinks and cakes we headed off to find the new caches along the coastal path.
A few photos of our day. Note no MUD!
TB Race
The TB race ended on the 31st December, 2025. The results will be announced shortly once everyone has finished their logging for the holiday period.
Kids Project Geocoin Competition
Looking for something to keep your little ones busy? This could be the answer. Click here.
2026 Confirmed Souvenirs
Here is the confirmed list of souvenirs for 2026. Note there are extra souvenirs for hiding a caches for Blue switch Day and International Geocaching day.
Currently Available Souvenirs
Hider 2026
Hider 2026 is available from January 1st-December 31st.
To earn this souvenir simply hide a geocache in 2026.
Unboxing 2026
Earn Unboxing 2026 souvenir by finding one geocache or Adventure Lab® Location between January 1st-8th.