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Great Haywood - In Tolkien's Footsteps

Great Haywood

In Tolkien's Footsteps

Great Haywood - In Tolkien's Footsteps

Can you uncover the lost Tolkien manuscript?

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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.

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Fantastic time spent exploring, treasure hunting, seeing new places.

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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

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We learnt new details about a location we thought we knew.

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Explore Great Haywood 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 1.75 hours of exploring
    Around 1.7 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Great Haywood

J. R. R. Tolkien was a master of storytelling, creating fantastical worlds and epic adventures in his famous works like "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. But there's one story that has been lost to time, hidden away in the village of Great Haywood. Can YOU unlock the secrets and save this lost tale before it falls into the wrong hands?

Spy Mission Through Great Haywood

Join in on the fun with family and friends as you embark on this exciting self-guided Spy Mission Treasure Trail through the charming village of Great Haywood. As you follow the Trail route, you'll encounter sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments, just like a true secret agent.

Follow in the footsteps of J. R. R. Tolkien himself as you journey through the village and along the picturesque Trent & Mersey Canal, discovering the inspiration behind his writings and the hidden location of his lost tale.

Are YOU ready to take on the challenge and save the lost tale of Great Haywood?

Great Haywood - In Tolkien's Footsteps
Great Haywood - In Tolkien's Footsteps
Great Haywood - In Tolkien's Footsteps
From the case file
Great Haywood - In Tolkien's Footsteps

Everything you've uncovered has led to this...

Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Great Haywood - a walk with Tolkien Treasure Trail starts at:

Mill Lane

Great Haywood

Staffordshire

Staffordshire

ST18 0RQ

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

1.75 Hours Duration

1.75 Hours

1.7 Miles Walking Distance

1.7 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Great Haywood
  • 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 1.7 miles long and takes 1.75 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:

We are currently unaware of any restrictions for dogs on this Trail, and whilst most of our Trails can be enjoyed with dogs, those in towns and cities may be less suitable due to traffic and a lack of open spaces. You may also encounter restricted access to parks etc.

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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