• Yorkshire Dales - The Coldstone Cut Treasure Trail - front cover
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  • Abbots Bromley - Butter Cross & Village Treasure Trail

    Dive Deep for Dales' Gold

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
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  • Treasure Hunt - Follow Clues & Unlock Secrets
  • Family Adventure - Treasure Hunt
  • Solve Puzzles & Discover Hidden Gems
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Yorkshire Dales - The Coldstone Cut

Yorkshire Dales

The Coldstone Cut

Yorkshire Dales - The Coldstone Cut

Hunt for Horrible Hairy's hidden hoard!

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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.

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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 Yorkshire Dales 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 5 hours of exploring
    Around 4 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

Yorkshire Dales

Oh no, it looks like Horrible Hairy has gotten himself into a bit of a pickle! The not-so-bright highwayman thought he was being clever by burying all of his stolen gold deep in the valleys of the Yorkshire Dales. But, as luck would have it, those very same valleys were flooded, taking his treasure with it. Lucky for us, Hairy left behind a treasure map with a series of clues that will lead us to his hidden hoard. The only problem is, we need YOU to solve the clues and uncover the location of this valuable stash!

Hopeful Hunt Through the Yorkshire Dales

Are you ready for an exciting self-guided treasure hunt through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales? As you follow the circular driving Trail, you'll travel through the Bolton Abbey Estate and make stops at Appletreewick, Hebden, Grimwith Reservoir, The Coldstones Cut, Thruscross Reservoir, and Swinsty Reservoir before finishing up in the charming village of Fewston.

Along the way, you'll unravel sneaky clues hidden in existing buildings, permanent features, and intriguing monuments. But beware, Hairy may have set some tricky traps to throw you off the trail. Do you have what it takes to outsmart him and uncover the treasure?

Put on your thinking cap, gather your friends and family, and join the Hopeful Hunt for Horrible Hairy's Hidden Hoard!

Yorkshire Dales - The Coldstone Cut
Yorkshire Dales - The Coldstone Cut
Yorkshire Dales - The Coldstone Cut
From the case file
Yorkshire Dales - The Coldstone Cut

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Yorkshire Dales - The Coldstones Cut Treasure Trail starts at:

Skipton Road

Otley

North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

LS21 2NY

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

5+ Hours Duration

5+ Hours

4 Miles Walking Distance

4 miles

43 Miles Driving Distance

43 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around the Dales
  • 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 involves approximately 4 miles of walking and 43 miles of driving, and should take around 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
  • 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:

This circular driving quest will explore the beautiful areas of Lower Wharfedale and the Washburn Valley. Be fully prepared for some muddy footpaths after rain Explorers! You will start and finish near Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs not far from Blubberhouses, just off the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton.

As the route is circular, you could start your quest at any of the stop off points along the way (Appletreewick, Hebden, Grimwith Reservoir, Coldstones Cut, Thruscross Reservoir and Fewston Reservoir) to then finish up where you began.

*PLEASE NOTE - From 2024, Yorkshire Water are trialling parking charges for their reservoir car parks but a day ticket will cover the parking needed for the Trail. There is also a maximum headroom of 2.1 metres for some of the car parks.

We recommend preparing a picnic for your day. There's also the Brownie Barn cafe just before Appletreewick, two pubs in the village itself, a tea room in Hebden and a pub on the road to the final stop of your quest. There are toilets at the refreshment stops with public toilets in the car park at the start (which is also just a short drive from the finish point).

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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