Explore Wymeswold Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

- 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 1.25 hours of exploring
Around 1.35 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Great detectives needed!
A mystery is waiting to be solved in
Wymeswold
A highlight of the village year is the annual duck race on the River Manse, but disaster has struck! Detective HQ has received a message to say that a person or persons unknown has broken into the secure duck store and stolen them. Inspector Laura Norder has asked you, our ace Detective Squad, to hurry to the village, apprehend the thief and recover the ducks.
Luckily, not much goes without being seen in a small village, and the intruder was disturbed. As the masked villain fled the scene, they scattered clues in a rush to escape. Ace Detectives that you are, you need to solve the clues to discover the duck-napper's identity and what evidence they dropped in the break-in so that the store can be protected better in the future. Time is pressing, so get quacking!
Detective Mystery Through Wymeswold
Time to quack this curious case, super sleuths! Your self-guided detective mystery Trail adventure will have you investigating along The Stockwell and through the heart of this quaint village. Explore Wymeswold's hidden gems as you duck down winding streets in your hunt for the culprit and the incriminating evidence they left behind. This case should be a waddle for an ace investigator like you…
Disaster has struck at the annual duck race! A person or persons unknown has broken into the secure duck store and stolen them. Why would someone do such a terrible thing?! Luckily, as the masked villain fled the scene, they scattered clues to their identity. Can YOU crack the clues, identify the duck-napper and retrieve the poor ducks so the beloved event can go ahead?
Every clue brings you closer to the truth...
Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Wymeswold Treasure Trail starts at:
The Stockwell
Wymeswold
Leicestershire
Leicestershire
LE12 6UF
England
Trail Details:
- A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Wymeswold.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
- 1.35-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 1.25 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!
More Information:
Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Wymeswold, there are a few things you need to know...
The route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that part of the route is along a busy main road, so sniffer dogs will need to be kept on leads.
The best place to park your squad car is by the green on The Stockwell, close to the large chapel (LE12 6UF).
There are some fantastic events in Wymeswold’s calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful village. However, you may find that some of the Clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. Please check for events in advance.
There are no public toilets and limited refreshment options, so be prepared and pack a picnic to enjoy along the way.
Looking for more things to do near Wymeswold? Make a day of it and head to Loughborough – just a 10-minute drive away – once you’ve cracked the case. Here, you could travel along the Great Central Railway heritage line, relax in Queen’s Park or visit Charnwood Museum to learn more twisting tales about the area. You could even challenge yourself to our Loughborough Trail and let out your inner daring detective once again!
Mini Detective Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
