Explore Ashbourne Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

- 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 hours of exploring
Around 1.8 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Great detectives needed!
A mystery is waiting to be solved in
Ashbourne
It's a pancake catastrophe in the historical market town of Ashbourne! Renowned pancake racer, Ron Fast, has mysteriously disappeared while on a routine shopping trip for milk, flour, and 13 dozen eggs. Rumour has it that his fellow football club members, The Shovers, may be behind it. They wanted the Shrove Tuesday celebrations all to themselves and not overshadowed by the pancake racing. But which team member could have a grudge against poor Ron? It's up to YOU to follow the trail of clues scattered around Ashbourne and solve this fun and family-friendly mystery!
Pancake Adventure Through Ashbourne
Join the Chief of East Mids Police, Yuri Niked, as he enlists the help of top detectives to unravel this deliciously puzzling case. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to explore the charming streets of Ashbourne, keeping an eye out for sneaky clues and suspects along the way.
As you make your way through town, you'll encounter fun challenges and playful puzzles, all while learning about Ashbourne's rich history and landmarks. Will YOU be able to do batter than the local bobbies and crack the case?
It's time to put on your detective hat and discover who really did the pancake dirty deed…
Every clue brings you closer to the truth...
Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Ashbourne Treasure Trail starts at:
Shawcroft Car Park
Park Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1RT
England
Shawcroft Car Park
Park Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1RT
England
Trail Details:
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Ashbourne
- 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 1.8 miles long and takes 2 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!
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?
