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Builth Wells - Castle Mound & River

Builth Wells

Castle Mound & River

Builth Wells - Castle Mound & River

Where are the Builth Wells Castle jewels buried?

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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.

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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 Builth Wells 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 1 hours of exploring
    Around 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Builth Wells

Join the Exploration Society on an exciting quest to uncover the buried treasure of Builth Wells Castle. Long ago, a quick-thinking young lad hid his hoard of gold and jewels to save it from a raging fire. Now, it's up to YOU to follow his map of clues and unearth the lost loot. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Treasure Hunt Through Builth Wells

Set in the beautiful mid-Wales countryside, this self-guided treasure hunt will have you exploring the historic market town of Builth Wells. As you follow the trail, you'll solve sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments.

Start your adventure in the shadow of the ancient Builth Wells Castle, where the young lad once roamed. From there, you'll wind your way through the town, past the river, and back to the castle mound. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even extend your walk along the riverside.

Are YOU ready to embark on an epic treasure hunt with family and friends in Builth Wells?

Builth Wells - Castle Mound & River
Builth Wells - Castle Mound & River
Builth Wells - Castle Mound & River
From the case file
Builth Wells - Castle Mound & River

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Builth Wells Treasure Trail starts at:

The Strand

Builth Wells

Powys

Powys

LD2 3BG

Wales

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

1 Hour Duration

1 Hour

1 Mile Walking Distance

1 mile

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Builth Wells
  • 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 mile long and takes 1 hour 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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