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Bowness-on-Windermere - Town & Woodlands

Bowness-on-Windermere

Town & Woodlands

Bowness-on-Windermere - Town & Woodlands

Unearth the cursed gem to close the portal!

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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 Bowness-on-Windermere 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 2 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Bowness-on-Windermere

Intrepid explorer Vanessa Beaumont, also known as Nessie-Bo, has made many incredible discoveries in her lifetime. But her most extraordinary find, the Mystical Gemstone of Bownessia, came with a curse. When Nessie-Bo re-buried the gem in Bowness-on-Windermere, it opened a portal to a ghostly realm, unleashing curious spectres into the town. These nosy spirits have been causing chaos, constantly wanting to know everything that's going on. Fortunately, we have found Nessie-Bo's old notebook filled with her notes and scribbles, leading the way to the cursed gem. Now, we need YOUR help to solve the clues and find the gem's final resting place so we can dig it up and close the portal.

Treasure Hunt Through Bowness-on-Windermere - Town & Woodlands

Join us on this self-guided walking adventure through Bowness-on-Windermere, where you'll explore the town's stunning lakeside, bustling centre, and tranquil woodlands. Along the way, you'll uncover the history of this popular holiday destination while on a quest for the treasure. But beware, things are about to get spooky…

Once upon a time, Nessie-Bo, the intrepid explorer, stumbled upon her greatest discovery - the Mystical Gemstone of Bownessia. Unfortunately, the gem was cursed, and when Nessie-Bo buried it, she unintentionally opened a ghostly portal that has never closed. But fear not, we have Nessie-Bo's old notebook, and we need YOU, our greatest adventurer, to follow her clues and solve the mystery. Can you find the gem's buried location, close the portal, and finally bring peace to Bowness?

Ready to embark on an exciting Treasure Hunt through Bowness-on-Windermere? X marks the spot!

Bowness-on-Windermere - Town & Woodlands
Bowness-on-Windermere - Town & Woodlands
Bowness-on-Windermere - Town & Woodlands
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Bowness-on-Windermere - Town & Woodlands

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Bowness on Windermere Treasure Trail starts at:

Lake District National Park

Bowness-on-Windermere

Cumbria

Cumbria

LA23 3HE

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Bowness-on-Windermere.
  • 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.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...

This Trail is not marked as wheelchair or pushchair friendly as the route has sections with no pavement, passes through woodlands that can be quite muddy, and follows a country path that can be uneven in parts.

Bring your four-legged friends along, but please note that they will need to be kept on a lead in St Martin's Church grounds.

The largest pay and display car park nearby is at Braithwaite Fold (LA23 3HB), approximately a 10-minute walk from the start of the Trail. There is a smaller car park closer to the start point at Glebe Road, but this can get very busy, especially in the summer months.

There are several great events in Bowness on Windermere's calendar, with the Windermere Boat Show one of the most popular! Although these are unmissable times to visit, you may find that some of the clues are obscured or difficult to access during this time. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact the Bowness Information Centre.

Public toilets are available at the start and finish of the Trail. Pubs, cafes and other refreshment options are plentiful towards the beginning and end of the trail route.

Why not make a day of it and visit The World of Beatrix Potter or take in the beauty of Lake Windemere with a boat trip! You could even challenge yourself to our Bowness - Down by the Lake Trail and let out your inner slippery spy!

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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