Dartmoor - Ancient Villages
Dartmoor - Ancient Villages
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Detective Mystery Trail
The Great Dartmoor Escape - Can YOU Stop the Notorious Criminal?
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has reached out to South West Regional Police Chief Superintendent Ivanta Crackadiscase with urgent inside information from Dartmoor Prison. Notorious criminal Freddy "Fingers" Thompson and his gang are planning their 21st escape attempt, and this time, they have enlisted the help of a breakout specialist. With only a list of suspects and preferred methods of escape, it's up to YOU to investigate with great urgency, discover their identity, and prevent the escape. Are you up for the challenge?
Treasure Hunt Through Ancient Dartmoor Villages
Looking for a fun day out with family and friends, or a way to keep the kids entertained on Dartmoor? Look no further than this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail! As you follow the Trail route, use your detective skills to solve sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can you eliminate the suspects and discover whodunit?
This LINEAR driving Trail will take you through the stunning landscapes and fascinating history of Dartmoor. Explore Princetown, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Chagford, Moretonhampstead, and Lustleigh, and encounter ancient monuments, Dartmoor ponies, historic churches, and picturesque villages, all set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The clock is ticking, Detective… Can YOU stop the prisoner's final escape and save the day?
The Details
- A Detective Mystery themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around Dartmoor
- Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
- Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
- This Trail involves approximately 2 miles of walking and 33 miles of driving, and will take around 5 hours to complete
- This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
- One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- Linear route Trail
- Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
- This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Dartmoor Treasure Trail starts at:
Pork Hill car park
Pork Hill, Tavistock
Dartmoor National Park
Devon
PL19 9JU
England
Mini Detective Club
Mini Detective 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?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Please Note:
There are charges at some of the car parks you need to stop at on this Trail. Also take coins/ change with you as mobile coverage can be quite patchy in some areas.
This is a LINEAR route driving Trail, starting from Tavistock on the Western side of the moor, heading to Lustleigh, on the Eastern side.
