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Wye Valley - Symonds Yat & Back

Wye Valley

Symonds Yat & Back

Wye Valley - Symonds Yat & Back

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5* reviews from
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.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

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 Wye Valley 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 2.5 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Wye Valley

The peaceful villages of the Wye Valley have been shaken by the disappearance of King John's prized possession, the golden goblet. Some say it was the work of the notorious thief, Robin Usblind, while others believe it was an inside job. But whoever is responsible, they must be brought to justice.

Crack the Chaotic Clearwell Cold Case

Decades ago, the body of Robin Usblind was found in the caves near Clearwell, but his death was never solved. Now, it's up to YOU to follow the trail of clues and finally uncover the truth about what happened.

Join DI Ima Solvit and her team as they dig up uninvestigated evidence and enlist the help of top detectives to crack the case. As you journey through the forested villages of the Wye Valley, you'll need to use your detective skills to eliminate suspects and discover the truth.

Starting at the Butterfly Zoo in Symonds Yat West, your adventure will take you along the scenic Wye River before leading you through three villages along the western edge of the Forest of Dean. But be warned, this isn't an easy case to crack. Will YOU be able to solve the mystery and find out 'whodunnit'?

The Wye Valley is waiting… Are YOU up for the challenge?

Wye Valley - Symonds Yat & Back
Wye Valley - Symonds Yat & Back
Wye Valley - Symonds Yat & Back
From the case file
Wye Valley - Symonds Yat & Back

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Edge of the Forest of Dean Treasure Trail starts at:

Butterfly Zoo

Symonds Yat West

Herefordshire

Gloucestershire

HR9 6DA

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2.5 Hours Duration

2.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

15 Miles Driving Distance

15 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around the Forest of Dean
  • 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 1.5 walking miles long, 15 miles driving and takes 2.5 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 Trails
  • 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:

The Trail explores three villages along the western edge of the Forest of Dean. Trailers can start in any of the villages, but the Trail is designed to start by the Butterfly Zoo in Symonds Yat West.

There is a short walk along the Wye River at Symonds Yat.

There are lots of other things to do there too - river cruises, a hedge puzzle and crazy golf as well as the Butterfly zoo.

From there, drive to Clearwell where the famous caves are located. The route doesn't pass the caves, but explores the heart of the village.

There are two pubs in Clearview. From there, drive to St Briavels with its haunted castle for a circular walk around the village and a fabulous view over the Forest of Dean from a picnic spot.

We recommend taking a picnic to eat at the end, although there is a pub and a delicatessen in St Briavels.

Please Note: At the time of writing, the minimum charge for parking in the Butterfly Zoo car park is £3 and is rigorously enforced. A camera takes a photo on arrival, so payments must be made.

A customer has recommended the Butcher's Arms, Clearwell as an excellent place to eat halfway through the Trail.

Mini Detective 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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