Strand-on-the-Green - Riverside & Bridges
Strand-on-the-Green - Riverside & Bridges
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
3 Hours
3 miles
3 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Mysterious Sabotage at Oliver's Island Boating Club
Tensions at the local Oliver's Island Boating Club have reached a boiling point after the current coxless pairs club champions, Lee King & Rowan Flounder, mysteriously sank during the annual club racing event. Preliminary findings suggest sabotage, and Chief Inspector Mandy Lifeboats of the Thames River Police needs your help to crack the case.
A Detective Mystery Through Strand-on-the-Green
Put your detective skills to the test on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail through the scenic riverside town of Strand-on-the-Green. As you follow the trail, keep your eyes peeled for hidden clues scattered along both banks of the River Thames between Kew Bridge and Chiswick Bridge.
Can you and your team eliminate suspects and discover the object used for sabotage as you unravel the mystery behind the sinking? The Trail ends at Strand on the Green, where you'll find unique flood defences on the riverside houses.
Join Chief Inspector Mandy Lifeboats on this thrilling adventure and solve the case of the sabotaged boat!
The Details
- A Detective Mystery themed walking or cycling Treasure Trail around Chiswick
- 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 3 miles long and takes 3 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Strand on the Green - Riverside Walk Treasure Trail starts at:
Strand-On-The-Green
Chiswick
London
Surrey
W4 3NQ
England
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?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Please Note:
Accessibility
The Strand on the Green Trail explores both banks of the River Thames between Kew Bridge and Chiswick Bridge, following The Thames Path National Trail and finishing at Strand on the Green, which must rank highly amongst the most interesting streets in London, with its quaint flood defences.
Some parts of the Trail are only open till dusk, but do you really want to be searching in the dark anyway?
Some sections of the Trail will get muddy in wet weather so appropriate footwear is advised and unfortunately, because of a number of steps at the river crossings and a very narrow lock bridge, this Trail is not suitable for wheelchair users or for heavy pushchairs. Cycling is allowed on about 80 per cent of the Trail but you will need to be able to carry your bike up and down the steps at each bridge and across a very narrow lock gate. You can walk with your bike on the other 20 per cent of the Trail.
Once or twice a month the riverside footpath at Strand on the Green is prone to flooding at especially high tides, and while very interesting to see, is not suitable for doing the Trail as several clues will be inaccessible. You can check for high tide dates and times at http://thamestides.org.uk/Tides-ChiswickSummary.htm".
If you do find yourself unable to complete the Trail while the footpath is under water, you can always pass the time at one of the three excellent riverside pubs which can be accessed from the rear. It only takes a couple of hours before the water recedes and the path is once again passable.
Parking
There is Street parking in the area around the start of the Trail. There are parking restrictions on Mondays to Fridays between 10 am and 12 noon, the rest of the time there are no restrictions.
Transport
Kew Bridge railway station is a few short steps away.
A bite to eat
As the Trail is mainly on the riverside footpath, there are no places to buy snacks or drinks until the last half hour of the Trail at Strand on the Green where there are several excellent riverside pubs to choose from. It would be a good idea to bring snacks and drinks with you.
A place to let your dog off the lead?
The riverside path is a great place for dogs and they can be off the lead for most of the Trail.
