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Dartmoor - Ancient Villages

Dartmoor

Ancient Villages

Dartmoor - Ancient Villages

Stop the planned prisoner breakout!

£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
8,000+ happy families

They are a really good and fun way to explore a new town or city, or your local area... Suitable for all ages. We are in our 70's.

– Laura Reeves

We were a group of 3 generations between 17 and 70ish – you really don't need to have children with you to enjoy these trails.

– Sarah Smith

Makes exploring towns really fun.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

Great little adventures... and at £10.99 they are good value.

– L Stewart

Fantastic time spent exploring, treasure hunting, seeing new places.

– Jane Stevens

We got to see new places and things you wouldn’t notice, if you were simply walking round.

– Laura Beale

Brilliant fun, covering all ages. I've done these alone, with my teen kids and even did one as a first date!

– Zara Lyford

A great way of visiting a place in a way you wouldn't normally.

– DaveB3650

You look at features of towns you don't normally notice.

– Rachel Hill

Enjoyable solving clues and going to places in the town which we never knew existed.

– Mr Stephen Parnell

An excellent way of exploring a new or familiar place.

– Lucien Riviere

We learnt new details about a location we thought we knew.

– Kate Hood

Explore Dartmoor Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

A family reading a Treasure Trails booklet together on a sunny street
  • 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 5 hours of exploring
    Around 2 miles of walking
  • One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

  1. 1. Choose how you want to explore

    Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.

  2. 2. Access it
    instantly

    Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.

  3. 3. Explore
    & solve

    Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.

  4. 4. Submit
    your answer

    Enter your final
    answer online to
    reveal the ending.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Dartmoor

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?

Dartmoor - Ancient Villages
Dartmoor - Ancient Villages
Dartmoor - Ancient Villages
From the case file
Dartmoor - Ancient Villages

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Dartmoor Treasure Trail starts at:

Pork Hill car park

Pork Hill, Tavistock

Dartmoor National Park

Devon

PL19 9JU

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

5+ Hours Duration

5+ Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

33 Miles Driving Distance

33 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail 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
  • 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!

More Information:

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.

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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