• Whithorn to Garlieston - Villages & Isle Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Whithorn to Garlieston - Villages & Isle Treasure Trail - story page
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    Crack the Code or Drift Away

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Discover Hidden Clues & Solve Riddles in This Treasure Hunt
  • Escape the Puzzle - A Real-World Mystery Awaits!
  • Can You Solve This Outdoor Puzzle Challenge?
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
  • Solve Puzzles & Explore a Fun Treasure Hunt Adventure
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Whithorn to Garlieston - Villages & Isle

Whithorn to Garlieston

Villages & Isle

Whithorn to Garlieston - Villages & Isle

Can you deactivate the device and prevent disaster?

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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.

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– 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 Whithorn to Garlieston 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 3-5 hours of exploring
    Around 2 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

Whithorn to Garlieston

Attention all agents! The Scottish Secret Spy Hidden Hood (SSSHH) has uncovered a devious plot by eastern bloc spies to split the Machars from mainland Scotland. These enemy agents have transported an unusual device to the area, intercepted by SSSHH operatives. But time is of the essence-the device is set to activate in just 10 hours, turning the Machars into a floating, movable base for the enemy. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to discover the deactivation code and save the Machars from a watery fate!

Spy Mission Through Whithorn and Beyond

Join the ranks of the SSSHH and embark on this thrilling self-guided spy mission through Whithorn and its surrounding villages. Starting at the Whithorn Story Visitor Centre, you'll follow the Trail to the Priory and New Town Hall before heading to the villages of Sorbie and Garlieston. From there, you'll make your way to the Isle of Whithorn and St Ninians Chapel, before returning to Whithorn.

But beware-enemy agents may be lurking around every corner. Keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments as you work to crack the code and complete the mission, just like a true secret agent.

SSSHH… Will YOU be able to save the day and prevent the Machars from floating off into the Irish Sea?

Whithorn to Garlieston - Villages & Isle
Whithorn to Garlieston - Villages & Isle
Whithorn to Garlieston - Villages & Isle
From the case file
Whithorn to Garlieston - Villages & Isle

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 Whithorn - driving/cycling Trail Treasure Trail starts at:

George Street

Whithorn

Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway

DG8 8NS

Scotland

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

3-5 Hours Duration

3-5 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

20 Miles Driving Distance

20 miles

20 miles Cycling Distance

20 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Whithorn
  • 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 involes approximately 2 miles of walking and 20 miles of driving or cycling (depending on which you choose!) and will take around 5/3 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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