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Bowness-on-Windermere - Lakeside & Point
Bowness-on-Windermere
Lakeside & Point
Bowness-on-Windermere - Lakeside & Point
Stop the scheme to dissolve Windermere's plug and drain the lake!
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Explore Bowness-on-Windermere 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 1.7 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.
Top secret!
We've got a mission for you in
Bowness-on-Windermere
Uh-oh… Windermere is in desperate danger! Very few people know this, but there's a giant bath plug at the bottom of the lake which is now under threat. The local ducks had this plug installed many years ago to turn this area into one massive bathtub for them to mess around in and do ducky things. However, the dastardly sheep, always greedy for more grazing land, plan to ruin the ducks' fun. They've set off a secret device that is primed to track down and dissolve this plug and thus, completely drain the lake! In desperation, the ducks have sought the assistance of our undercover spy agency to help them infiltrate the sheep spy ring and stop their evil plot. We need YOU, our best SUPER SPIES, to crack the code, deactivate the dissolver and save the bathtub… errr… lake from leaking!
Spy Mission Through Bowness-on-Windermere
Let's get code cracking, super spies! Your self-guided mission will have you exploring the stunning Bowness lakeside. There are clues to discover around every corner as you tiptoe your way to Ferry Nab and sneak around Cockshott Point. You'll even uncover twisting tales along the way. This mission might drive you quackers…
Lake Windermere is under attack! Long ago, local ducks installed a plug at the bottom of the lake to keep their favourite splashing ground safe. Unfortunately, dastardly sheep have created a device to dissolve the plug so they can take over the land left behind! We've got a mole duck hiding out with the flock to feed us intel and need you, our top agent, to solve their sneaky clues, crack the code, and save the day!
Treasure Hunt Through Bowness-on-Windermere
Prepare for an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt that will take you through the beautiful and scenic Bowness-on-Windermere. As you journey through the lakeside, you'll uncover sneaky clues hidden in historic buildings, permanent features, and intriguing monuments. Your adventure begins at the Bowness Pier, where the ducks have left a trail of breadcrumbs for you to follow.
Keep your wits about you - the sheep spies are everywhere, and only the most daring treasure seekers will be able to crack the code and save Windermere Lake from disaster. The ducks are counting on you, super spies!
Everything you've uncovered has led to this...
Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Bowness - Down By The Lake Treasure Trail starts at:
Glebe Road
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
Cumbria
LA23 3HJ
England
Spy
Mission
Hours
miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Trail Details:
- A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Bowness Lakeside.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 1.7-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
More Information:
Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...
The route follows footpaths throughout with obvious step-free alternatives to any steps involved. There are two clues which require leaving the path to explore flat grassy areas.
Bring your four-legged friends along to stretch their legs too! The first section is great for stretching the legs, the last section will require a shorter lead as you explore the busier lakeside stretch.
For parking, there are a number of free parking spaces all along Glebe Road, where the Pay and Display car parks are located. The free spaces fill up early and are limited to two hours between Easter and October.
There are several great events in Bowness on Windermere's calendar, with the Windermere Boat Show one of the most popular! Although these are unmissable times to visit, you may find that some of the clues are obscured or difficult to access during this time. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact the Bowness Information Centre.
Toilets can be found at the start/finish point and in the car park near Clue 06. Our top lakeside picnic spot is around Clue 10, with several benches with great views along the path just before too. The route passes several snack and refreshment opportunities, mostly between Clue 12 and the end of the Trail, so stock up on snacks and supplies before you start if you're planning a picnic, or head into Bowness town for more pub and cafe options at the end of the Trail.
Why not make a day of it - Windermere is a magnificent lake so allow extra time to take a boat trip or just enjoy the lakeside views and have a paddle! Or head into Bowness itself - explore on your own or embark on a treasure hunt around the town on the Bowness on Windermere Treasure Trail!
Mini Secret Agent Club
Mini Secret Agent 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?
