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Dalby Forest - The Lumberjills Story

Dalby Forest

The Lumberjills Story

Dalby Forest - The Lumberjills Story

Save the Lumberjills' sparkling axe from creatures of the forest!

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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.

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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 Dalby Forest 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

Dalby Forest

The Dalby Forest has always been a place of wonder and mystery, with its lush green trees and enchanting creatures. But there's a new mystery to be solved-one that involves the Lumberjills' secret treasure. Legend has it that the Dalby Sprites gifted the Lumberjills with a golden magical axe as a thank you for taking care of the forest during World War II. But the axe has gone missing, and it's up to YOU to find it!

Treasure Hunt Through Dalby Forest

Get ready for an exciting self-guided treasure hunt that will take you on a magical journey through the mystical forest of Dalby. Starting at the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, your quest will lead you along the Ellerburn Red Trail, a mainly even and level route that's perfect for Explorers with limited mobility.

But beware-the creatures of the forest are out to both help and hinder you! The sprites can be a little mischievous, but they're on your side and working with the birds to protect the treasure. The ogres, on the other hand, want to melt the axe down into gold coins. Can you find the axe before they do?

The mystical axe of Dalby Forest is waiting for YOU… Are you ready to embark on this magical adventure and uncover its secrets?

Dalby Forest - The Lumberjills Story
Dalby Forest - The Lumberjills Story
Dalby Forest - The Lumberjills Story
From the case file
Dalby Forest - The Lumberjills Story

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Dalby Forest Treasure Trail starts at:

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre

Dalby Forest Drive, Low Dalby

Pickering

North Yorkshire

YO18 7LT

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Dalby Forest
  • 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 involves approximately 2 miles of walking and should take around 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 has been created in collaboration with Dalby Forest for the enjoyment of visitors to the forest.

Parking charges apply to all visitors arriving by car and payment is by card only. For more information on parking charges and visiting Dalby Forest, please visit https://www.forestryengland.uk/dalby-forest

This Trail follows the Ellerburn Red Trail in Dalby Forest and involves a mainly level and wide access path with some inclines. It is suitable for pushchair users and wheelchair users. Forest ’trampers’ are also available to hire at the visitor centre and are ideal for those with limited mobility on this Trail. For more information please visit https://www.forestryengland.uk/dalby-forest/hire-tramper-dalby

Toilet and refreshment facilities are available at Dalby Forest Visitor Centre and Dalby Forest Courtyard at the start and end of the Trail route. You’re also welcome to take your own picnic along to enjoy.

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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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