Explore Cawood 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 2 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.
Ready for an adventure?
A trail of clues awaits in
Cawood
When the cheeky wine connoisseur, Lord Gerry Boham, recently renovated the cellar in Cawood Castle, a treasure map dating back to the fifteenth century was unearthed. Local villagers have been buzzing with excitement, believing that a hoard of priceless coins and jewels is buried in a secret location on a remote island off the Yorkshire coast. Are YOU ready to embark on this adventure, solving clues and avoiding booby traps to uncover the exact location of the treasure?
Treasure Hunt Through Cawood - Church & Castle Spaces
Looking for a fun day out with family and friends or a fun activity with the kids in Cawood? Look no further than 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?
Your adventure begins at Old Road and takes you on a journey through the highlights of this delightful village, revealing why it's such a sought after place to live and visit. From its riverside setting and attractive All Saints Church to the historic Cawood Castle and the lovely open space of Castle Garth, this Trail will stun and astound you.
Join the Cawood Area Treasure Seekers (CATS) on their hunt for the treasure - but can YOU get to it before they do?
Your answers hold the key...
Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Cawood Treasure Trail starts at:
Old Road
Cawood
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
YO8 3SP
England
Trail Details:
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Cawood
- 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 2 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!
More Information:
Please Note:
This Trail will show you all the highlights of the delightful Cawood, emphasising why it is such a sought after place to live and visit. Its riverside setting, attractive All Saints Church, historic Cawood Castle and the lovely open space of Castle Garth will stun and astound you. With three watering holes to choose from, you'll be stuck for choice on where to stop for much needed refreshments!
This interesting treasure hunt Walking Trail will lead you around historic Cawood. It will take around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2 miles long. Whilst this walk has been deemed suitable for pushchairs, please be aware there is a stile to negotiate along the route. We would recommend two adults be present to help lift any pushchairs over the stile. As the Trail also involves crossing an open green space, appropriate footwear will be necessary in wet weather. Regrettably, the stile and uneven footpaths make this Trail unsuitable for wheelchairs.
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?
