Explore Wallingford Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

- 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 2.5 hours of exploring
Around 2.5 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Great detectives needed!
A mystery is waiting to be solved in
Wallingford
It was supposed to be a moment of triumph, but instead, it turned into a tragedy. World-renowned archaeologist, Dr Art E Fakz, was found slumped in a trench just hours before his highly-anticipated press conference. He was about to reveal an exciting discovery made at his dig in Castle Meadows, Wallingford. But now, DI Carnaby and DS Croy are leading the investigation into his death, and they've confirmed that foul play was involved.
Follow the Trail and Uncover the Truth
With so many other cases to solve, the police have turned to YOU to help solve this Archaeological Whodunnit. As you follow the self-guided walking adventure, you'll encounter cleverly-hidden clues, suspicious characters, and mysterious objects that will lead you closer to the truth behind Dr Fakz's death.
Your journey begins in the picturesque town of Wallingford, where the dig site is located. But be warned, not everything is as it seems, and only the most astute detectives will be able to solve this case.
Are YOU ready to put your detective skills to the test and uncover the identity of the person who wanted Dr Fakz's findings to remain buried?
Every clue brings you closer to the truth...
Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Wallingford Treasure Trail starts at:
Saint Martin's Street
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
OX10 0AL
England
Trail Details:
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Wallingford
- 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 2.5 miles long and takes 2.5 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 Detective Club
Mini Detective 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?
