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Skipton - Castle & Canalside

Skipton

Castle & Canalside

Skipton - Castle & Canalside

Deactivate the device to prevent pie pandemonium!

£10.99 GBP
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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.

– Sarah Smith

Makes exploring towns really fun.

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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 Skipton 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 2.1 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

Skipton

In the charming town of Skipton, a sinister plot is brewing. The notorious butcher, Scott Cheggs, has built a machine that could ruin his competitors' beloved pork pies. Nicknamed The Puffinator, this device uses invisible rays to transform traditional pie crust into puff pastry, much to the dismay of pie lovers everywhere. But fear not-local butchers have called upon YOU, their top secret agent, to stop Scott and his dastardly plan.

Spy Mission Through Skipton Castle and Canalside

Get ready for a thrilling Spy Mission themed Treasure Trail through Skipton. Starting at the canal near the Long Stay car park on Coach Street, you'll follow the towpath on a scenic walk behind the impressive Skipton Castle. But the adventure doesn't stop there-explore the town centre and enjoy more canalside walks before finishing at the charming canal basin.

As you follow the Trail route, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can YOU solve them all and crack the code to deactivate The Puffinator?

The town is counting on YOU, Agent… Will you earn your crust and put a stop to Scott Cheggs' evil plan?

Skipton - Castle & Canalside
Skipton - Castle & Canalside
Skipton - Castle & Canalside
From the case file
Skipton - Castle & Canalside

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 Skipton Treasure Trail starts at:

Canal Street

Skipton

North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

BD23 1LB

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2.1 Miles Walking Distance

2.1 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 Skipton
  • 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 2.1 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

This Trail includes footpaths, potentially muddy towpaths, cobbles and some steps.

One clue is situated inside the churchyard which is locked after 6pm.

There are public toilets at the start / finish point, and also in the town centre towards the middle of the Trail.

Refreshment opportunities are plentiful towards the second half of the Trail in the town centre. Skipton has a wealth of pubs and cafes offering great food.

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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