SW Coast Path - Lelant to St Ives
SW Coast Path - Lelant to St Ives
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
3 Hours
4 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Uncovering the Lost Urn of Edward Hain
The Exploration Society has received word that a diary belonging to Victorian shipping magnate Edward Hain was discovered at Treloyhan Manor. The diary tells of a ship which returned from the Mediterranean carrying a unique urn rumoured to have belonged to the Greek god Zeus! Scared of what would happen if his crew realised the true value of the artefact, Hain buried it in the dunes somewhere between Lelant and St Ives. Luckily, he left clues and a map in his diary pointing to its hidden home. We need you, our greatest adventurer, to solve the clues and locate this amazing lost relic.
Treasure Hunt Through Lelant to St Ives
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids near to St. Ives?
Then why not explore Lelant to St. Ives on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?
The Trail starts at Lelant Saltings car park and takes you along part of the South West Coast Path, through Carbis Bay before finishing at St Ives. Return to the start using the local bus services, or the St Ives Bay railway branch line, described as one of the most scenic railway lines in England.
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail from Lelant to St. Ives on the South West Coast Path
- 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 4 miles long and takes 3 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Lelant to St. Ives - SW Coast Path Treasure Trail starts at:
Saltings Reach
Hayle
Cornwall
Cornwall
TR27 6GH
England
Mini Explorer Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Please Note:
Trains only run from St Ives to Lelant Saltings TWICE A DAY now. As an alternative, we recommend leaving the train at LELANT, where trains stop EVERY 2 HOURS, and; walking back to the Saltings to collect your car. Click here to check local timetables to ensure services are running before starting your quest.
You could also catch the bus back to the start of the Trail instead. Malakoff bus station is at the top of the railway station car park in St Ives. The T2 / A17 services take approx. 15 minutes and call at WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRE in Lelant, which again, is a short walk back to the car park.
As this linear route Trail is set mostly along the South West Coast Path, we strongly recommend appropriate strong waterproof footwear, particularly if it has been raining recently, some section can get quite muddy. There are few opportunities for toilets along the route, they are at Carbis Bay and then St Ives itself. Refreshments are also seasonally available at St Uny's Church, then at Carbis Bay and finally in St Ives itself.
You could always bring a picnic, the views along the Trail route are spectacular and there are several places to catch your breath and enjoy the coastal vistas!
As there are stretches of the Trail that follow the Coast Path, any junior explorers must be supervised closely and dogs should be kept on leads along these parts. To find out more about the Coast Path, you can visit their website by clicking his link.
