• Bolton Abbey Estate - Hall, Priory & Grounds Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Bolton Abbey Estate - Hall, Priory & Grounds Treasure Trail - story page
  • Abbots Bromley - Butter Cross & Village Treasure Trail

    Chase the Strid Wood Riddle

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Explore on a Treasure Hunt
  • Treasure Hunt - Follow Clues & Unlock Secrets
  • Family Adventure - Treasure Hunt
  • Solve Puzzles & Discover Hidden Gems
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Bolton Abbey Estate - Hall, Priory & Grounds

Bolton Abbey Estate

Hall, Priory & Grounds

Bolton Abbey Estate - Hall, Priory & Grounds

Where did the goblins and elves stash their plunder?

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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 Bolton Abbey Estate 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 2-7 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Bolton Abbey Estate

Uh-oh! The mischievous elves and goblins of Strid Wood have been up to no good again! They've been going round and round the garden of Bolton Abbey, quickly and quietly pilfering from unsuspecting visitors items that twinkle, twinkle like a star. These impish sprites then scarper off with their ill-gotten gains, happily chanting this little ode, "Hey diddle, diddle, we've been out on the fiddle and you won't be able to catch us soon! Our little ones laugh, to see such goods, as we arrive home singing this tune!"

But before these little piggies can go to market, they hump and then dump their goods in the woods! But could they be in for a big fall? A map of Strid Wood has just been discovered which we think might reveal this exact spot. There's also a set of clues on the back! Over to you Explorers…

Treasure Hunt Through Bolton Abbey Estate

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Bolton Abbey? Then why not explore Bolton Abbey on this self-guided Treasure Hunt themed Treasure Trail? As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?

Starting in the village of Bolton Abbey, you'll be solving clues in the village and the priory ruins. The Trail then takes you on foot to explore the riverside at Cavendish Pavilion, The Strid and Strid Woods further up Wharfedale on the Bolton Abbey Estate. The Trail is a linear 3.5 mile walk with the return walk to the start making the route seven miles in total.

Bolton Abbey Estate - Hall, Priory & Grounds
Bolton Abbey Estate - Hall, Priory & Grounds
Bolton Abbey Estate - Hall, Priory & Grounds
From the case file
Bolton Abbey Estate - Hall, Priory & Grounds

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Bolton Abbey Explorer Treasure Trail starts at:

Bolton Abbey Village Car Park

Bolton Abbey

North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

BD23 6EX

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

3-5 Hours Duration

3-5 Hours

2-7 Miles Walking Distance

2-7 miles

3.5 Miles Driving Distance

3.5 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Bolton Abbey
  • 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 7 miles long and takes 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 walking Trail - 3.5 miles to solve all the clues, then a 3.5 mile return journey to the start (total of 7 miles)
  • 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:

Unless you are arriving on foot or by public transport, you must pre-book your parking at the Bolton Abbey Estate, including selecting your car park and arrival time slot in order to complete this Trail. The parking fee is payable per car. You can pre-book at www.boltonabbey.com. (Select the Village Car Park.)

Your quest entails a series of clues clustered around the village and priory, the Cavendish Pavilion and the Strid areas of the Bolton Abbey Estate. It's a linear 3.5 mile walk to solve the Clues. Once completed you will need to bravely return back to the start, so be prepared for a full seven mile walk.

The route includes well-maintained gravel footpaths and some riverside paths which could be muddy. Whilst mainly flat, there are some steps and short steep sections.

There are ample public conveniences and refreshment opportunities along the Trail. Bolton Abbey is also ideal for enjoying a picnic along the riverside.

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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