Unearth the Helford Hoard!

St Keverne to Helford - Riverside Route

St Keverne to Helford

Riverside Route

St Keverne to Helford - Riverside Route

Captain Creek's lost treasure needs to be found!

£10.99 GBP

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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 St Keverne to Helford 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 2.5 hours of exploring
Around 2 miles of walking
One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

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. Access it
instantly

Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
3. Explore
& solve

Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
4. Submit
your answer

Enter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

St Keverne to Helford

In 1718, the notorious pirate Captain Francis 'Frenchie' Creek retired to his home on the Helford River with chests of gold as his pension fund. But just as he was settling into his retirement, he mysteriously vanished, leaving behind only a treasure map and clues to the location of his hidden hoard.

Now, the Exploration Society needs your help to follow the curious clues and uncover the pirate's lost treasure. Are YOU ready for an exciting adventure through the riverside route from St Keverne to Helford?

Lost with a Splash! - Self-Guided Treasure Hunt

Get ready for a family-friendly treasure hunt through the scenic Cornish countryside on this self-guided Trail. Starting in the charming town of St Keverne, you'll follow the Helford River to Manaccan, with its beautiful views of Gillan Creek before continuing on to Helford Point.

As you make your way along the Trail, keep an eye out for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and intriguing monuments. And don't forget to enjoy the traditional Cornish lanes and 'hedgerows' along the way.

Join the Exploration Society and embark on an exciting adventure to find Frenchie's Stash Lost with a Splash!

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Helford Treasure Trail starts at:

Treskewes Estate

St Keverne

Cornwall

TR12 6PA

England

Treasure
Hunt

2.5 Hours

2 miles

9 miles

Not
Accessible

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

A Treasure Hunt themed driving (or cycling) and walking Treasure Trail around Helford
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 9 miles of driving or cycling (depending on which you choose!) and will take around 2.5 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
Linear route starting at St Keverne and finishing at Helford Point
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!

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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