North York Moors - Hole of Horcum
North York Moors - Hole of Horcum
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
4+ Hours
2 miles
23 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog Friendly
with Restrictions
The Hidden Hoard of Horcum - Help Solve the Mystery!
Deep in the heart of the North York Moors lies a mysterious location known as the Hole of Horcum. Legend has it that this massive depression was created by a fight between a giant named Wade and his wife Bell. But was there more to this quarrel than meets the eye? Local historian Harry Tidge has uncovered new evidence that suggests a hidden treasure may be at the heart of this ancient tale. Now, it's up to YOU to join the search and help solve this centuries-old mystery!
Treasure Hunt Through the North York Moors
Prepare for an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt that will take you on a journey through the stunning North York Moors National Park. As you explore the charming villages and scenic countryside, keep an eye out for cleverly hidden clues that will lead you to the location of Wade and Bell's hidden hoard.
Your adventure begins in the picturesque village of Levisham, where Wade and Bell were said to have lived. From there, you'll journey through Goathland, Pickering, Rosedale Abbey, and Hutton-le-Hole, piecing together the clues and unravelling the mystery.
Are YOU up for the challenge of finding the Hidden Hoard of Horcum and helping Harry Tidge uncover the truth? The North York Moors await...
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around the North Yorkshire Moors
- 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 23 miles of driving, and should take around 4+ 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
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The North York Moors - Hole of Horcum Treasure Trail starts at:
North York Moors National
Sneaton
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
YO22 5HR
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
This quest starts off in the small village of Sneaton just south of Whitby. It takes you through the North Yorkshire Moors, stopping off at Falling Foss waterfall, the village of Little Beck, the glorious natural beauty of the Hole of Horcum and the village of Lockton before finishing at Levisham Station on the North Yorks Moor Railway (just north of Pickering). The route is linear, so you'll have to make your own way back to the start. The route will also take you through the picturesque village of Goathland, where there are no clues to solve but an opportunity to stop for a toilet break and to pick up some vital provisions.
As you'll be exploring around parts of the North Yorkshire Moors, some of the roads that need navigating are quite narrow and steep in places with a few twists and turns to tackle. If the weather is extremely wet or cold, we'd recommend waiting to do this quest in drier or warmer conditions.
Also, dogs are not allowed into the churchyard at Sneaton, where two of the clues are located. One of your team will have to wait outside for the others to collect the information that you need (once they're done, then you can take your turn to pop in to check out the fantastic views across the moors down to Whitby!).
