Wye Valley - Symonds Yat & Back
Wye Valley - Symonds Yat & Back
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2.5 Hours
1.5 miles
15 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Mysterious Disappearance of King John's Golden Goblet
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?
The 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Edge of the Forest of Dean Treasure Trail starts at:
Butterfly Zoo
Symonds Yat West
Herefordshire
Gloucestershire
HR9 6DA
England
Mini Detective Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
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.
