• Cockermouth - Wordsworth's Birthplace Treasure Trail - front cover
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    Uncover Wally's Hidden Hoard!

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Discover Hidden Clues & Solve Riddles in This Treasure Hunt
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  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
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Cockermouth - Wordsworth's Birthplace

Cockermouth

Wordsworth's Birthplace

Cockermouth - Wordsworth's Birthplace

Find Wally Wordsworth's hidden treasure chest!

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5* reviews from
8,000+ happy families

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.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

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 Cockermouth 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 2 hours of exploring
    Around 2 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

Cockermouth

Legend has it that the lesser known, but much more talented, younger brother of William Wordsworth, Wally Wordsworth, stumbled upon a hidden treasure while wandering lonely as a cloud. In a stroke of genius, he decided to hide the treasure for others to find, leaving behind a map and clues to lead the way.

Years have passed, and Wally's treasure remains undiscovered, waiting for expert treasure hunters like YOU to claim it.

Treasure Hunt Through Cockermouth

Embark on an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt through the quaint town of Cockermouth. As you follow the trail, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Wally's treasure could be waiting for you at the end of the trail!

Your adventure begins at the Town Hall, where Wally himself once stood. From there, you'll explore the bustling market town, known for its fascinating history and Georgian architecture. Along the way, you may even catch a glimpse of Wally's famous siblings, William and Dorothy Wordsworth, as well as the infamous Fletcher Christian, leader of the mutiny on ‘The Bounty'.

Join the hunt and see if YOU have what it takes to find Wally's treasure chest! Good luck!

Cockermouth - Wordsworth's Birthplace
Cockermouth - Wordsworth's Birthplace
Cockermouth - Wordsworth's Birthplace
From the case file
Cockermouth - Wordsworth's Birthplace

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Cockermouth Treasure Trail starts at:

Bitterbeck Car Park

Market Street

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9NJ

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Cockermouth
  • 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 explores this thriving market town with its medieval and Georgian streets, via pavements and one small section on a footpath along the river. Park in Bitterbeck car park near the Town Hall, accessed off Market Place, (CA13 9NJ) as this is the start of the Trail.

There are plenty of opportunities for refreshments along the Trail with plenty of cafes, coffee shops and pubs along the way. There are public conveniences available in the car park at the start of the Trail.

To extend your stay in the town, a visit to the Wordsworth House and Garden is highly recommended.

One of the clues is set in an area of restricted access for dogs.

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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