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Saffron Walden - Gardens & Castle Ruins

Saffron Walden

Gardens & Castle Ruins

Saffron Walden - Gardens & Castle Ruins

Can you thwart evil genius Dr. Mal Content?!

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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.

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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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– 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.

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Explore Saffron Walden Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

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  • 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 1.5 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

Saffron Walden

Attention all top-secret agents! Evil genius Dr. Mal Content has set his sights on the quaint town of Saffron Walden. His bland palate cannot tolerate any herbs or spices, and now he has created a device that will unleash a storm of saffron-stained mist, damaging the town's historic buildings and causing anyone in its path to turn a sickly shade. But Dr. Mal Content is also quite forgetful. He has left a series of clues scattered around town to remind himself of the code to turn the device on and off. It's up to YOU to solve these clues and save the town from a savoury end!

Spy Mission Through Saffron Walden - Gardens & Castle Ruins

Your self-guided spy mission will take you on a top-secret assignment around Saffron Walden. You'll tiptoe past perfectly preserved Tudor shop fronts, dodge detection beams in the beautiful Bridge End gardens, and evade horrid henchmen near the castle ruins. But this time, you'll have to follow your nose…

Dr. Mal Content cannot stand herbs and spices in his food, and now he has targeted Saffron Walden with his saffron-stained mist. Can you crack the code to disarm the device before it causes serious damage?

Attention all agents, your mission is calling… Will YOU be able to save Saffron Walden from a spicy disaster?

Saffron Walden - Gardens & Castle Ruins
Saffron Walden - Gardens & Castle Ruins
Saffron Walden - Gardens & Castle Ruins
From the case file
Saffron Walden - Gardens & Castle Ruins

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 Saffron Walden Treasure Trail starts at:

Common Hill

Saffron Walden

Essex

Essex

CB10 1JH

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Saffron Walden.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.5-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:

Please Note:

Some of the clues along this Trail route (set in Bridge End Gardens) are in an area of restricted access for dogs.

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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