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Help Jotter Save the Pencils
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The perilous pencil plot!
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Explore Keswick Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.
- Follow a carefully planned self-guided route through the area
- Use real landmarks and features to crack around 18 clever clues
- Notice fascinating features you'd normally walk straight past
- Great fun for everyone from 6 to 106
- Around 2.5 hours of exploring
Around 2.3 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Top secret!
We've got a mission for you in
Keswick
The peaceful town of Keswick is under threat! Shady genius Dr Leadfinger has hatched a scheme to destroy the Graphite Mine that supplies the local Pencil Museum. His plans may seem sketchy, but our finest agent, H.B. Jotter, believes there's more to it than meets the eye.
Agent Jotter has been hot on Leadfinger's trail, but after a clumsy mishap, all of their files have been accidentally erased. Now it's up to YOU, our sharpest agents, to track down and crack the clues scattered throughout Keswick. Remember to take note of your findings, as they hold the key to saving the town's beloved pencils!
Adventure Through Keswick's Town, River, and Parks
Get ready for an immersive self-guided walking adventure through the charming town of Keswick. As you explore its historic streets, scenic river, and beautiful parks, you'll uncover sneaky clues that will lead you closer to the solution.
Your journey begins in the heart of Keswick, where the town's quirky characters and beautiful landscapes will captivate you. But don't be fooled by the peaceful surroundings-Leadfinger's plans are in motion, and only the most observant and clever agents will be able to stop him.
The fate of Keswick's pencils rests in your hands... Are YOU up for the challenge?
Everything you've uncovered has led to this...
Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Keswick - Square, River and Parks Treasure Trail starts at:
Lake District National Park
Keswick
Cumbria
Cumbria
CA12 5BS
England
Spy
Mission
Hours
miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Trail Details:
- A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Keswick.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 2.2-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2.5+ hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
More Information:
Navigating The Route
This is a circular mission through Keswick’s town centre, parks and riverside paths, with agents following pavements, footpaths and some quieter roads. The route is mostly straightforward with just a few steps, making it mostly manageable for pushchairs, though not fully accessible throughout but is not suitable for wheelchairs. There are also sections near roads and river crossings though, so stay alert and keep your team moving carefully - blending in is key to staying undercover!
Getting There
Time to deploy your agents and begin the operation:
Market Square, outside Moot Hall (CA12 5JR) - Your official mission start point, right in the heart of town.
Central Car Park, Heads Road (CA12 5DP) - Closest parking option to the start.
Lakeside Car Park (CA12 5DJ) - Another good option near where your mission wraps up.
Need the Loo?
Even elite agents need a quick comfort break!
Toilets can be found at Bell Close Car Park (near Market Square, around Clue 03) and at Lakeside Car Park later in the mission.
Bring Your Furry Sidekicks
Four-legged agents are welcome to join your mission.
Keswick’s parks and riverside paths make great terrain for canine companions - just keep leads handy near roads and busier areas.
Safe Zones & Refuelling
There are plenty of chances to pick up supplies in the early part of the mission (before Clue 06), with more options later around Clues 15 and 16. Hope Park near the end is a perfect safe zone, with a café and space to regroup before completing your final intel sweep.
Want to Make a Day of It?
Parks, Rivers & Scenic Surveillance
This mission takes you through some of Keswick’s most scenic spots, from leafy parks to riverside paths and lakeside views. Ideal for a slightly more relaxed undercover operation… just don’t let your guard down!
Museums, Mines & Pencil Power
Keswick is famous for its graphite mining history and the quirky Pencil Museum - the very thing you’re trying to save! Keep an eye out for nods to this along the route.
Cafés, Crazy Golf & Agent Downtime
Once your mission is complete, Hope Park offers the perfect place to unwind - with a café, crazy golf and even a chance to snap a photo with Max the Miracle Dog. Mission success deserves a proper debrief!
Mini Secret Agent Club
Mini Secret Agent Club
We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.
Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite
them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from
the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.
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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
