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Lyme Regis - The Cobb & Harbour
Lyme Regis - The Cobb & Harbour
Where did Spike Barnacle bury his pirate gold?
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2+ Hours
2 miles
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Dog
Friendly
Spike Me Barnacles, There's Treasure to Uncover!
In 1718, notorious pirate Spike Barnacle retired to Lyme Regis at the venerable age of 55, his pirate days behind him and a hoard of gold stashed away as his hard-earned pension. Ever the cautious sort, Spike buried his treasure on Chick Island, just off the Dorset coast, trusting no one - not even his loyal crew! To celebrate his retirement, the crew threw him a raucous party. But as the revelry faded, Spike vanished without a trace. All he left behind was a weathered map and a cryptic series of clues tucked inside his old pirate trunk. Generations passed, and his secret remained hidden… until now. One of Spike's distant descendants, a great-great-great (times six!) grandchild, has come forward with a request for help. They're calling on YOU, the bravest explorers, to dust off your compass, sharpen your wits, and decipher Spike's clues to uncover his legendary lost treasure. Shiver me timbers… adventure awaits!
Treasure Hunt Through Lyme Regis - The Cobb & Harbour
It's time to search for pirate gold, me hearties!
Your self-guided treasure hunt quest will have you roaming through the heart of Lyme Regis as you track down the sneaky clues. Venture along The Cobb, famous for the opening scene of the film The French Lieutenants Woman, and unearth fascinating facts as you travel around the beautiful gardens and town mill.
The pieces of eight are just waiting to be unearthed…
In 1718, at the ripe old salty pirate age of 55, Spike Barnacle retired to his home port of Lyme Regis. He buried his pension fund - a hoard of gold and jewels - on Chick Island, just off the Dorset coast. Then, Spike mysteriously disappeared, leaving a treasure map tucked away in his old pirate trunk at home. Can YOU brush up on your pirate lingo and follow Spike's clues to track down the treasure trove?
The Details
- A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Lyme Regis.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
- 2-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2+ hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the quest and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!
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Trail Location
Trail Location
The Lyme Regis Treasure Trail starts at:
Cobb Gate car park
Bridge Street
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3QD
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
Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Lyme Regis, there are a few things you need to know...
The route is not friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
If the weather is bad, you may not be able to access one of the clues on the harbour wall.
Bring your four-legged friends along! This is a dog-friendly Trail.
The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is Charmouth Road (DT7 3DR), just a five-minute walk away.
There are some fantastic events in Lyme Regis’ calendar, all of which are fantastic times to visit this beautiful town. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Visit Dorset.
There are public toilets available after Clue 04, and the route passes several pubs, shops and cafes along the way.
Looking for more things to do in Lyme Regis? Make a day of it and go fossil hunting, or visit Lyme Regis Museum and Dinosaurland Fossil Museum to learn more twisting tales about the town’s past and dinosaur links. You could even challenge yourself to our Lyme Regis – Town, Mill & Gardens Trail and let out your inner daring detective!
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