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    Race Through Cromford Clues

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Cromford - Canal & Scarthin Hill

Cromford

Canal & Scarthin Hill

Cromford - Canal & Scarthin Hill

A formula for success or a recipe for disaster...

£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 Cromford 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 1.6 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

Cromford

Ernie Fortune, a wealthy industrialist, was known for his revolutionary process of creating a versatile cloth that adapts to the weather. But when he passed away, his formula for the cloth was lost, hidden somewhere in the Cromford area. Now, the Intrepid Explorers Society has received a mysterious map that may lead to the formula, but their rivals at the Adventurers Agency have also gotten their hands on it. It's up to you, the world's best treasure hunters, to explore Cromford, solve the clues, and find the formula before your competitors do. But be careful of any booby traps along the way!

Treasure Hunt Through Cromford - Canal & Scarthin Hill

Are you looking for a fun and family-friendly activity in Cromford? Look no further than this self-guided Treasure Trail through the town. Starting near the canal at Arkwright's World Heritage Site Mill, the first water-powered mill, this Trail will take you through the charming town and its back streets, including the famous Scarthin Hill. Keep an eye out for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments as you make your way back along the river to the canal.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure in Cromford - happy hunting!

Cromford - Canal & Scarthin Hill
Cromford - Canal & Scarthin Hill
Cromford - Canal & Scarthin Hill
From the case file
Cromford - Canal & Scarthin Hill

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Cromford Treasure Trail starts at:

Mill Road

Cromford

Derbyshire

Derbyshire

DE4 3RQ

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.6 Miles Walking Distance

1.6 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Cromford
  • 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 1.6 miles long and takes 2 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 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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