West Dorset Coast - Burton Bradstock & Chesil Bank
West Dorset Coast - Burton Bradstock & Chesil Bank
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2.5 Hours
2 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
A Stormy Adventure Awaits - Join the Quest to Find Eileen Dover!
The West Dorset Coast is known for its fierce storms that have wreaked havoc over the years. But this time, it's taken a turn for the mysterious. Eileen Dover, the local busybody, has gone missing after a particularly ferocious storm. Was it an accident, or is there something more sinister at play?
Join DCI Hugh Dunnit on an exciting detective mystery themed Treasure Trail as you follow in the footsteps of the investigative team. Starting at the National Trust car park by Hive Beach Cafe, you'll follow the footpath along the coastline and into the charming village of Burton Bradstock. Keep an eye out for the ghostly headless horseman who has been spotted galloping through the lanes...
Can YOU Solve the Mystery of Eileen Dover's Disappearance?
Calling all top detectives! Put your skills to the test on this self-guided Treasure Hunt through Burton Bradstock and the Chesil Bank. As you make your way along the circular Trail, keep an eye out for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can YOU eliminate the suspects and reveal the truth behind Eileen Dover's disappearance?
So gather your family and friends and get ready for a day of adventure on the West Dorset Coast. The fate of Eileen Dover is in YOUR hands!
The Details
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around West Dorset Coast Burton Bradstock & Chesil Bank
- 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 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Burton Bradstock & The Chesil Bank Treasure Trail starts at:
Hive Beach National Trust pay and display car park
Beach Road
Burton Bradstock
Dorset
DT6 4RF
England
Hive Beach National Trust pay and display car park
Beach Road
Burton Bradstock
Dorset
DT6 4RF
England
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?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before you embark on your whodunnit case around West Dorset and Burton Bradstock, here are a few handy pointers...
Navigation - The Trail follows a stretch of the South West Coast Path, along a short, steep section onto clifftops, so please click or tap here check the local weather before setting off and wear weather appropriate clothing - particularly footwear! You'll then venture around the village of Burton Bradstock, where you'll encounter narrow roads and lanes, often without pavements, so keep a close eye on your whole squad around here!
Bring Your Furry Friends along - DCI Hugh Dunnit would never leave his office without his four-legged sniffer dog! The route is predominantly along roads and lanes and the beach at the beginning/end is SEASONALLY dog friendly - ideal in winter for a quick sniff and stretch. Just keep leads handy and check for any signs or local restrictions. As it is a National Trust managed area, you can click/tap here for more details.
Parking Sorted! - Hive Beach car park (DT6 4RF, W3W: ///confident.helm.jolly) is owned and maintained by the National Trust. As such, there is a large pay and display car park here which, if you're a member, is free to use. Click/tap here for the latest details about charges for non-members.
Refreshment Spots - At the start and end of the Trail there is Hive Beach Cafe, perfect for pre-post case refreshments. Just after Clue 04, there is a small shop located at the petrol station, so you could always pop in there for emergency snacking! There are also some lovely pubs that you'll pass while patrolling around Burton Bradstock itself.
Need the Loo?
Toilets can be found at:
- The Playing Fields in Burton Bradstock, which can be found on Common Lane, just after Clue 04.
Want to Make a Day of It?
Hive Beach Is a resplendent coastal location, dripping with smuggling history - and - if you time it right and catch it one the one gloriously sunny day we have each year, golden shimmering cliffs that hold untold secrets...
