• Jurassic Coast - Abbotsbury to the Fleet Treasure Trail - front cover
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    Crack The Smuggler's Code!

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Solve Clues & Reveal Hidden Stories in a Scavenger Hunt
  • Engaging Scavenger Hunt Challenge - Test Your Puzzle-Solving Skills
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock the Secrets of a Thrilling Quest
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Jurassic Coast - Abbotsbury to the Fleet

Jurassic Coast

Abbotsbury to the Fleet

Jurassic Coast - Abbotsbury to the Fleet

Who leads the smuggling ring, descendant of the infamous 'Colonel''?

£10.99 GBP
£10.99 GBP
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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 Jurassic Coast 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 3.5 hours of exploring
    Around 2.5 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

Jurassic Coast

Local police have recently discovered that widespread smuggling is rife in and around Abbotsbury, with all sorts of ill-gotten gains stashed around The Fleet! It is believed that a distant relative of the notorious 19th-century smuggler, The Colonel, is the brains behind this operation. However, their real identity remains unknown despite months of police investigations. Detective Chief Inspector Kai Yak has now called on YOU, his crack team of daring Detectives, to unearth the evidence and discover who these criminal gang members really are. His team have put together a list of suspects, along with a list of evidence gathered by forensics during the initial inspection. So, get out there, solve the Clues and stop these smugglers by finally identifying their mastermind leader!

Can YOU 'Snuff' Out Local Smuggling Ring?

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Abbotsbury and The Fleet?

Then why not explore Abbotsbury and The Fleet on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail.

As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to eliminate the suspects to discover whodunit?

This driving Trail around the villages of the Jurassic Coast starts at Abbotsbury and visits Portesham, home of Admiral Thomas Masterman Hardy, famous for hearing Nelson's final words. you will then explore Buckland Ripers, Langton Herring and Chickerell and finally head along the South West Coast Path to the sanctuary of the Fleet Lagoon.

Jurassic Coast - Abbotsbury to the Fleet
Jurassic Coast - Abbotsbury to the Fleet
Jurassic Coast - Abbotsbury to the Fleet
From the case file
Jurassic Coast - Abbotsbury to the Fleet

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 Abbotsbury and The Fleet Treasure Trail starts at:

St Nicholas Church

Church Street

Abbotsbury

Dorset

DT3 4JJ

England

Abbotsbury Car Park

3 Rodden Row

Abbotsbury

Dorset

DT3 4JL

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

3.5 Hours Duration

3.5 Hours

2.5 Miles Walking Distance

2.5 miles

15 Miles Driving Distance

15 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around Abbotsbury and The Fleet
  • 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 2.5 miles of walking and 15 miles of driving, and will take around 3.5 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 Trail route
  • 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!

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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