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John o' Groats - Harbour & Famous Sign

John o' Groats

Harbour & Famous Sign

John o' Groats - Harbour & Famous Sign

Hunt for the lost Viking treasures

£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 John o' Groats 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 1.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1.25 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

John o' Groats

Legend has it that the small village of John o' Groats holds a secret treasure, hidden by a local entrepreneur. The Intrepid Explorers Society has received a map and a series of clues that may lead to the location of the treasure. But we need your help, our most intrepid adventurer, to follow the clues and uncover the hidden riches. Are you ready for a thrilling journey through the village and its surroundings?

Treasure Hunt Through John o' Groats

Get ready for an exciting self-guided treasure hunt that will take you through the charming village of John o' Groats and its scenic surroundings. As you follow the trail, you'll explore the coastal paths and quaint streets of the village, keeping an eye out for cleverly hidden clues along the way.

According to local legend, the treasure may have been hidden in one of the sunken vessels in the Pentland Firth, dating back to Viking times. But beware, there may be others searching for the treasure as well. Will you be the first to uncover its location?

Join the adventure and see if you have what it takes to find the hidden treasure of John o' Groats!

John o' Groats - Harbour & Famous Sign
John o' Groats - Harbour & Famous Sign
John o' Groats - Harbour & Famous Sign
From the case file
John o' Groats - Harbour & Famous Sign

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The John o' Groats Treasure Trail starts at:

The Tourist Information Centre

John o' Groats

Highlands

The Highlands

KW1 4YR

Scotland

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.25 Miles Walking Distance

1.25 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around John o' Groats
  • 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 1.25 miles long and takes 1.5 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
  • 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!

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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