Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 1 raring2go.co.uk Step outside and re-discover a world of fun and adventure with Treasure Trails this summer. Raring2go! Review We’ve done quite a few walks as a family over these last few months so the chance to have a purpose to our meanderings was one we were really excited about! I picked a walking and driving murder mystery trail around Trysull, Wombourne & Bratch Locks. I thought the murder mystery element would appeal tomy boys (aged 12 and 14), they would be encouraged by not having to walk it all and it is an area they have never explored before. We were tasked with finding out who killed Iona Mutt, a fictitious owner of the local kennels. Following the directions on our case notes we made our way around the route solving clues to eliminate the weapon used and the suspects in the case. We came a cropper at the beautiful All Saints Church in Trysull when we scoured the headstones for clues in vain – luckily the trail allows you to text in to HQ if you are stuck and they text back the answer within seconds. You are allowed 3 of these and we used all 3. The trail ended at Bratch Locks where our super sleuthing led us to discover the murderer and murder weapon! We headed back home to enter our answers into the Treasure Trail website for the chance to win £100. We all agreed that the trail was fun and gave a new perspective to our walk. By Jo Messinger, Editor. Re-discover the Great Outdoors with Treasure Trails Solve the clues and uncover the secrets with one of more than 1,200 self-guided adventure trails across the UK. With themes including Treasure Hunts, Spy Missions and Murder Mysteries, Treasure Trails provide the perfect solution to responsible, social distancing entertainment. “Our ethos at Treasure Trails has always been to encourage people to ditch the screens and explore the wonderful places on their doorstep,” said Aaron Hutchens, General Manager Treasure Trails. “A Treasure Trail is a fun and challenging joint activity with the benefit of discovering something completely new about a destination – even if it’s on your own doorstep.” Lasting around two hours, each trail has its own specific theme and makes use of well-known local landmarks, signs, statues, monuments, images, engravings or any other unique or eyecatching features to create an exciting adventure. Treasure Trail booklets cost £9.99 (plus P&P if required), are suitable for up to five people and designed to appeal to all ages. Trails are also available to buy online and download to print at home. To read our Raring2go! reviews of local Treasure Trails click here: Raring2go! Treasure Trails 7
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