Name: The Cromford Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Cromford Treasure Trail

Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, UK

6-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Cromford Treasure Trail is a fun, self-guided outdoor adventure that turns the historic village of Cromford into a real-life treasure hunt. Based on a mystery story, visitors follow a walking route while solving clues hidden around the town. It’s a great activity for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys exploring at their own pace.

The trail takes you through Cromford’s canals, riverside paths, and famous spots like Scarthin Hill and Arkwright’s World Heritage Site Mill. Along the way, you’ll spot clues on buildings, monuments, and permanent features. The circular walk is around 1.6 miles long and usually takes about 2 hours to complete.

The Treasure Hunt Trail costs £9.99, with one Trail booklet suitable for 4–5 people taking part together. The Trail can be downloaded instantly or sent by post, and it can also be used for birthday parties, following the standard Treasure Trails format.

Overall, The Cromford Treasure Trail offers a relaxed but exciting way to discover the town’s history and hidden corners. It suits ages from 6 to 106 and can be done anytime, at your own speed. If you want an affordable, interactive, and memorable outdoor experience, this trail is well worth a visit.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Treasure Hunt Through Cromford - Canal & Scarthin Hill

Are you looking for a fun and family-friendly activity in Cromford? Look no further than this self-guided Treasure Trail through the town. Starting near the canal at Arkwright's World Heritage Site Mill, the first water-powered mill, this Trail will take you through the charming town and its back streets, including the famous Scarthin Hill.
Keep an eye out for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments as you make your way back along the river to the canal. Get ready for a thrilling adventure in Cromford - happy hunting!

What to see

A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Cromford
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 1.6 miles long and takes 2 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 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!

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

£9.99 per Trail. One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-cromford-derbs

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Want a birthday that’s actually fun (and doesn’t involve everyone just sitting around)? A Treasure Trail is an easy, ready-to-go adventure that gets people outside, exploring and laughing together. Our pre-written Trails are suitable for children and adults aged 6+, and work best in small teams of around 4–5 people. Everyone follows the route, cracks the clues, and solves the mystery as they go.

How a Treasure Trail birthday works

Pick a location (choose somewhere local, or make it part of a day out).
Split into teams (4–5 per team works best).
Set the mission (a quick briefing + team names instantly boosts excitement).
Start times (stagger teams by 2–5 minutes to avoid copying).
Finish with prizes (more on that below!).

Children’s birthday parties: what to know

We get asked a lot whether Trails work for children’s parties.
Standard Trails are designed for ages 6+, but at that age they’re best enjoyed as a family group or mixed adult/child team, because the directions and clue-solving usually need grown-up support.
If you’ve got 20 energetic 6-year-olds and one adult, a standard Trail probably isn’t the right fit.
For older children (often 9/10+, depending on the group), small teams can work really well, but they’ll still need adult supervision, especially near roads and crossings.

Ready to plan your birthday Trail?

Pick a location, choose your Trail, and you’re good to go.
If you’d like help choosing a Trail that suits your group size, ages, and timings, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Visit the website for more information.

Trails are self-guided and can be instantly downloaded from the Treasure Trail website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights on any day of your choosing.

Address: Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, UK

Post Code: DE4 3RQ

Council: Derbyshire Dales

County: Derbyshire