Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts in North Yorkshire

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? Grab your best walking gear and favourite walking companions and pick a North Yorkshire Trail to get started. Explore the markers on the map above, check out the sites listed in alphabetical order below the map, or find a specific place using the search bar. For a sneaky snippet of what awaits you on your Trail journey, read on… 

Treasure Trails turns an ordinary walk into an exhilarating escapade! Embark on a self-guided mission, following crafty clues and uncovering answers to solve your chosen mystery. Make memories to treasure as you weave your way around your North Yorkshire Trail, and discover parts of North Yorkshire that you didn’t know existed. What more do you need for a fun day out?    

North Yorkshire has a bounty of beautiful Treasure Trails to discover – 56 in total. This spectacular county features miles of moorland and winding paths, as well as ancient architecture and quintessentially English villages. From verdant hills and dramatic coastline to bustling towns with cobbled streets, North Yorkshire really does have it all – and it’s ready for you to explore!  

Calling all daring detectives who can sniff out a sticky-fingered criminal; head straight to York and work together to locate the villain who has stolen the coveted chocolate recipe! Meanwhile, in Scarborough, something strange is going on near the harbour and castle. This is a spy mission with a futuristic twist – can you predict where to find the secret code? Ignite your imaginations further in Whitby, where a vampire curse has been plaguing the town for eternity. Top treasure seekers are needed to track down the secret spell book and release this seaside town from the blood-thirsty grasps of the resident vampire! Mission complete? All three of these popular areas have multiple Trails to embark on, so set yourselves a cheeky challenge to complete them all! 

Explore breath-taking North Yorkshire with a tantalising Treasure Trail and create a memorable day out for all the family. All you need is boundless enthusiasm, a sense of humour and a zest for discovery. Your self-guided adventure will give you the chance to see a North Yorkshire Trail with new, imagination-fuelled eyes, and your journey starts right here! Which Trail will you choose first?   

Find all the North Yorkshire Treasure Trails in our alphabetical list below the map. For a specific location, scroll up to the top of this page for a map view or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.