Bakewell - Bath Gardens & Riverside
Bakewell - Bath Gardens & Riverside
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2 Hours
1.8 miles
Not
Accessible
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Accessible
Unearth Lady Tart's Lost Jewels Before the Pudding Club Finds YOU!
In the quaint town of Bakewell, a treasure hunt like no other awaits you. The notorious Sir Percy Pudding, nephew of Lady Treacle Tart, has hidden her most precious family jewels as a playful joke. But when he got sidetracked by the Pudding Club and went on his own adventure, he never got the chance to give Lady Treacle the treasure map. Now, the map has resurfaced at a local auction house and it's up to YOU to track down the hidden jewels before the Pudding Club finds you!
Treasure Hunt Through Bakewell's Bath Gardens and Riverside
Calling all intrepid explorers! Are you ready for an exciting self-guided treasure hunt through the charming streets and back lanes of Bakewell? Your journey will take you through the scenic Bath Gardens and along the riverside, as you search for crucial clues and keep an eye out for rival treasure seekers. Don't forget to bring your sense of adventure!
Legend has it that there is treasure hidden in the hills of Bakewell, and it's up to you to unearth it. With a map left behind by Sir Percy himself, can you finally solve the mystery and find Lady Treacle's lost jewels?
Good luck, explorers… you're going to need it!
The Details
- A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Bakewell.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
- 1.8-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the quest and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Bakewell Treasure Trail starts at:
The Woodyard restaurant
Coombs Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1BU
England
Bakewell Bridge Car Park
Coombs Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1BU
England
Mini Explorer Club
Mini Explorer 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?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Navigating The Route
This is a circular Treasure Hunt through Bakewell’s town centre, riverside paths, gardens and back lanes, with explorers following pavements, footpaths and waterside routes as they track down Lady Treacle Tart’s long-lost jewels.
The route follows mostly good paths and pavements, but includes riverside sections that can flood and become muddy and there are some steep hills with a couple of short flights of steep steps encountered around Clues 09 to 12, which means that this Trail is unsuitable for adventurers on wheels.
⚠️ Important: You will be travelling along roads, narrow lanes and riverside paths close to open water, so explorers should stay alert at all times, use crossings where available and keep younger adventurers under close supervision.
Getting There
Time to gather your explorers and begin the quest:
By car: Bakewell Bridge Car Park (DE45 1BU) is your main starting point, with additional parking available at nearby Smith’s Island.
⚠️ Note: Parking can be busy on market days (Monday and Saturday), so allow extra time to find a space.
By public transport: Bakewell is served by local bus routes, with stops close to the town centre and start point.
Your quest begins at Bakewell Bridge car park just off Coombes Road (DE45 1BU) - so step into position and start scanning for your first clue straight away.
Need the Loo?
Even the most intrepid explorers need a quick pit stop!
Toilets can be found near Granby Street Car Park between Clues 18 and 19, so it’s worth planning ahead as facilities are not evenly spread along the route.
Bring Your Furry Sidekicks
Please Note: Some of the clues along this Trail route are set in an area of restricted access for dogs.
With a mix of town streets, riverside paths and green spaces, it’s otherwise a great outing for dogs - just make sure someone can stay with them outside these restricted areas and keep leads handy near roads, water and busier areas.
Food & Drink Stops
Treasure hunting is hungry work!
You’ll find plenty of opportunities throughout the town to grab refreshments, with Bakewell being famous for its pies, puddings and tarts - perfect for keeping energy levels high.
There are also some lovely picnic spots along the riverside and in the gardens, ideal for a scenic mid-quest break.
Want to Make a Day of It?
Riverside Wandering and Scenic Views
The River Wye runs through the heart of your quest, offering peaceful waterside stretches and classic Derbyshire scenery.
Historic Streets and Hidden Corners
Bakewell’s back lanes and historic buildings provide plenty of character - and plenty of places where a treasure map might have been mislaid…
Pudding, Tart… or Both?
No visit is complete without sampling the local debate - Bakewell pudding or Bakewell tart? You may need to try both to reach a final verdict…
