Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts in Somerset

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? That’s a lot of challenges waiting to be accepted! If you and your crew are looking for a walking route with a difference, look no further – your Somerset Trail journey awaits. Check out the markers on the map above, explore the sites listed alphabetically below the map, or find a specific place using the search bar. Learn more about your new favourite adventure below…    

When you pick a Treasure Trail, you become part of your own self-guided walking adventure, complete with clever clues and teasing tales to keep you guessing all the way to the final footstep. Let your imaginations run wild as you delve deep into your chosen story, creating memorable moments as you go. Whether you’re 6 or 106, you will love working together as sneaky spies on a secret mission or daring detectives in disguise, searching high and low for clues to help you crack the secret code and unravel the mystery! 

There are so many things to do in Somerset if you’re looking for a fun day out. This beautiful county, renowned for Cheddar cheese, a world-famous festival and rolling hills, has 24 glorious Trails to conquer. It’s a walkers’ paradise with hidden gems around every corner, plus it’s a haven for beach-lovers, handbag-lovers and cider-lovers! With stunning views and countless winding paths, which Trail will tempt you first? 

Head to Cheddar for a treasure hunt with a difference – the ‘bounty’ is a precious cheese recipe. Maybe you prefer to take the role of a bold detective, set to catch a criminal in the act in Wells? You’ll need to work fast before the credits roll! Meanwhile, there’s a cake-tastrophe in Bath that calls for a team of super spies to follow the crumbs to the secret files and save the day! Mission complete: highly skilled agents can explore two further Trails in the city.  

Get set for your Somerset Trail adventure! Bring your sense of adventure, your inner explorer and your best smile. Whether rambling across wild Exmoor or tiptoeing along the cobbled streets of Bath, Somerset is brimming with exciting escapades for curious minds. So, let’s get started! 

Explore all the Somerset Treasure Trails with our alphabetical list below the map. For a specific location, scroll up to the top of this page for a map view or enter the place you’d like to discover into the search bar.