Coniston - Village & Lakeside
Coniston - Village & Lakeside
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Secret Spy Mission Trail
Spy
Mission
2+ Hours
2 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog Friendly
with Restrictions
The Great Coniston Mystery - Stop the Flat-Landers' Plot!
The peaceful village of Coniston is in grave danger, and it's up to YOU to save the day! The Old Man of Coniston, a beloved figure living inside the mountain, is struggling to keep it inflated with his trusty footpump. The mischievous Flat-Landers, a lazy walking group from the lowlands, have been using the sharp ends of their walking poles to poke holes in the mountain, causing it to slowly deflate.
But fear not, brave adventurers! The energetic Climber-Uppers have hired you to put an end to the Flat-Landers' antics. You have intercepted a set of clues that will lead you to their secret hideout - FLHQ. Your mission is to solve the code and locate FLHQ so that we can go and blunt their poles. Good luck!
Spy Mission Through Coniston Village and Lakeside
Attention, super spies! We need you for a self-guided spy mission through the heart of this amazing village. You'll find clues around every corner as you search through the heart of the village, down to the resplendent lakeside to enjoy the amazing views and then return to the heart of the village.
The Old Man of Coniston is in great danger…
Lazy lowlands loving walking group, The Flat-Landers, have come up with a crazy plot to deflate the nearby mountain and let the local villagers down, destroying the reputation of the area and causing chaos across the region! A rival climbing group, the Climber-Uppers, need your help to prevent this dastardly deflation disaster. Can you solve the sneaky clues, reveal the Flat-Landers secret lair, and save the day?
The Details
- A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Coniston.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 2-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2+ hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the mission and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Coniston Village and by the Lake Treasure Trail starts at:
Ruskin Avenue
Coniston
Cumbria
Cumbria
LA21 8EH
England
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?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...
Unfortunately, due to one steep section at the start, quiet lanes without pavements, narrow paths and gravelly sections, this Trail is unsuitable for pushchair and wheelchair users.
Four-legged friends are welcome, but they will have to stand guard outside the cemetery whilst someone bravely enters to solve one clue before returning to the same gate. Dogs will need to stay on leads and be well-behaved in areas where sheep are present.
Toilets can be found at the start/finish point. Why not plan a picnic for the lakeside, which you'll be at three-quarters of the way around? There are opportunities for snacks and refreshments in the first section of the village and at the lakeside.
Parking is available at Coniston Village car park on Ruskin Avenue (LA21 8EH). If this is full when you visit, Coniston sports and social centre on Shepherds Bridge Lane (LA21 8AL) is only a five-minute walk away and signed from the A593 and B5285.
There are some fantastic events in Coniston's calendar, from the summer Coniston Country Fair to the phenomenal CONISTON CHALLENGE. Although these are great times to visit Coniston, some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Coniston Visitor Information.
Why not make a day of it and visit enjoy the lake with a motor boat? Or you could even find out more about the history of the area at the fascinating Ruskin Museum. If you want to search for some treasure nearby, we have the Coniston Low Yewdale Treasure Hunt Trail available too.
