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East Lancashire Railway - Bury to Irwell Vale

East Lancashire Railway

Bury to Irwell Vale

East Lancashire Railway - Bury to Irwell Vale

Mayhem on East Lancashire Railway's Chocolate Express!

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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.

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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 East Lancashire Railway 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 2.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1.5 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

East Lancashire Railway

** IMPORTANT ** This Trail has been designed to be completed by travelling along the East Lancashire Railway by train, for which separate charges apply. See the East Lancashire Railway site for details of charges, operating times and timetables. Whilst it could be completed by car, the Trail contains clues within Bury station building which is closed outside of railway operating times.

The annual Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable among the chocaholics of the town. But when world-famous chocolate maker, Billy Bonka, is found slumped in his carriage on the Chocolate Express, the festivities quickly turn into a sweet mystery. With evidence scattered along the train tracks like chocolate buttons, it's up to YOU to put on your detective hat and solve the case.

A Delicious Treasure Hunt Through East Lancashire

Are you ready for a fun-filled day out with family and friends? Look no further than the East Lancashire Railway, where an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt awaits. Starting at Bury Bolton Street station, you'll journey through the quaint riverside village of Irwell Vale and the bustling market town of Ramsbottom, following the route of the railway line.

As you explore, keep an eye out for sneaky clues hidden within the stations and along the route. Chief of Police Evan Acklew needs YOUR help to solve the case and put the missing chocolate mastermind behind bars. But be careful-this is no time for chocolate distractions!

Get ready for a day of mayhem on the Chocolate Express… Can YOU solve the sweet mystery?

East Lancashire Railway - Bury to Irwell Vale
East Lancashire Railway - Bury to Irwell Vale
East Lancashire Railway - Bury to Irwell Vale
From the case file
East Lancashire Railway - Bury to Irwell Vale

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 East Lancashire Railway Treasure Trail starts at:

Bolton Street

Bury

Lancashire

Lancashire

BL9 0EY

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2.5 Hours Duration

2.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

8 Miles Driving Distance

8 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A detective mystery themed walking Treasure Trail along East Lancashire Railway
  • 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 is approximately 1.5 miles long and takes 2.5 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
  • Circular loop 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: 

Clues 1 - 4 of this Trail are set within Bury's Bolton Street station, which often operates restricted opening hours. Those hours are subject to change at short notice but can be seen via a Google Search here. For complete peace of mind, we would however recommend telephoning them on 0333 320 2830 to make sure that they are open before you intend to complete the Trail.

Trail Stops:

This Trail involves exploring three separate locations along the East Lancashire Railway Line: Bolton Street Station in Bury, Irwell Vale, and Ramsbottom. The suggested way to navigate is by rail. Starting at Bury, solve the clues in Bolton Street Station. Then, purchase a return ticket to Irwell Vale (ticket price not included in your Trail). Travel to Irwell Vale by train, alight and explore to solve the clues there. Get on a train heading back towards Bury, but alight at Ramsbottom along the way to solve some clues there. Your return ticket will allow you to hop off at any stop to break up your journey, including Ramsbottom. 

Find current train ticket prices here.

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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