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    Solve The Wensley Mystery!

  • Track Down Clues & Crack the Codes in an Outdoor Treasure Hunt
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • Engaging Scavenger Hunt Challenge - Test Your Puzzle-Solving Skills
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock the Secrets of a Thrilling Quest
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Hawes & Gayle - Cheesy Town & Village

Hawes & Gayle

Cheesy Town & Village

Hawes & Gayle - Cheesy Town & Village

Local cheesemaker meets cheesy end

£10.99 GBP
£10.99 GBP
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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.

– 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 Hawes & Gayle 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 1.8 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Hawes & Gayle

Oh crumbs… the quiet town of Hawes is reeling from the shocking news of the untimely death of Dale Wensley, beloved cheesemaker and local legend. But this isn't a simple case of natural causes-evidence found at the scene suggests that Dale met his end in a very sticky and suspicious manner. With a strong stench of foul play in the air, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Monterey is calling on YOU to help solve this deliciously puzzling mystery.

Treasure Hunt Through Hawes & Gayle

Join the ranks of the greatest detectives as you embark on this family-friendly and immersive self-guided Treasure Hunt through the charming towns of Hawes and Gayle. Your adventure starts and finishes in the bustling main car park in the centre of Hawes, where you'll encounter sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments.

As you follow the Trail route, you'll journey through rolling fields and the quaint village of Gayle before returning to explore the main sights of picturesque Hawes. Keep your senses sharp and your mind keen-only the most observant and clever will be able to eliminate suspects and uncover the truth.

Grab your detective hat and get ready to crack the case, Squad!

Hawes & Gayle - Cheesy Town & Village
Hawes & Gayle - Cheesy Town & Village
Hawes & Gayle - Cheesy Town & Village
From the case file
Hawes & Gayle - Cheesy Town & Village

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Hawes & Gayle Treasure Trail starts at:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Hawes

North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

DL8 3RQ

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

1.8 Miles Walking Distance

1.8 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Hawes & Gayle
  • 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 1.8 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 takes you around the picturesque market town of Hawes and the neighbouring village of Gayle. Parts of the Trail follow country paths across fields, providing stunning views of the surrounding Wensleydale countryside, so suitable footwear is recommended.

There are several picnic opportunities along the route and a children's playground halfway round. Refreshments are available at numerous establishments in Hawes. There are public conveniences near the start and in the middle of the Trail.

Extend your trip:

Visits to the Wensleydale Creamery, the Ropemakers and the Dales Countryside Museum can be added to make a day of it. Nearby Hardraw Force, said to be England's highest unbroken waterfall at 100ft, is also worth a visit.

Getting there / parking:

The Trail starts in the Gayle Lane car park in the centre of Hawes. Alternative parking is available at the Dales Countryside Museum.

There are several bus services from surrounding towns and villages serving Hawes and Gayle.

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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