• Ashby Canal - Appleby to Shackerstone Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Ashby Canal - Appleby to Shackerstone Treasure Trail - story page
  • Abbey Road & Lord's - Crossing & Cricket Treasure Trail

    Can You Save the Canal?

  • Solve Puzzles & Embark on a Journey of Mystery & Discovery
  • Discover Hidden Clues & Solve Riddles in This Treasure Hunt
  • Escape the Puzzle - A Real-World Mystery Awaits!
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
  • Track Down Clues & Crack the Codes in an Outdoor Treasure Hunt
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Ashby Canal - Appleby to Shackerstone

Ashby Canal

Appleby to Shackerstone

Ashby Canal - Appleby to Shackerstone

Stop the evil doctor's sinister scheme to drain the canal!

£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
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 Ashby Canal 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 3 hours of exploring
    Around 2.5 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Ashby Canal

The peaceful Ashby Canal is under threat! The notorious Dr Mudinya Eye is determined to sink the canal and all its boats. With his devious plan to drain the water into an old mineshaft, he's putting the entire canal community at risk. We need your help, our slippery spies, to follow the clues and deactivate his deadly device before it's too late!

Undercover Adventure from Appleby to Shackerstone

Join our undercover agent, codename Sandy Bottom, on a thrilling self-guided adventure through the picturesque towns of Appleby and Shackerstone. As you follow in Sandy's footsteps, you'll uncover important intel hidden in historic buildings, permanent features, and intriguing landmarks.

Sadly, Sandy was eliminated by Dr Eye's henchmen before she could reach the device. That's where you come in-use your sharp sleuthing skills to solve the clues, crack the code, and save the Ashby Canal!

The fate of the canal lies in your hands, agent… Can YOU complete the mission and thwart Dr Eye's evil plan?

Ashby Canal - Appleby to Shackerstone
Ashby Canal - Appleby to Shackerstone
Ashby Canal - Appleby to Shackerstone
From the case file
Ashby Canal - Appleby to Shackerstone

Everything you've uncovered has led to this...

Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Shackerstone Treasure Trail starts at:

Church Street

Appleby Magna, Swadlincote

Leicestershire

DE12 7BB

England

On street parking close to the Crown Inn

23 Church Street

Appleby Magna

Leicestershire

DE12 7BB

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

3 Hours Duration

3 Hours

2.5 Miles Walking Distance

2.5 miles

12 Miles Driving Distance

12 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around Shackerstone
  • 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 2.5 miles of walking and 12 miles of driving, and will take around 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
  • 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 Secret Agent 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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