The Lymm - Ducks and Drakes Treasure Trail

The Lymm - Ducks and Drakes Treasure Trail starts at: Pepper Street, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0JB England
6-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Lymm - Ducks and Drakes Treasure Trail is a fun, spy-themed walking adventure set in the charming town of Lymm in the United Kingdom. It invites visitors to explore the town while solving clues and completing a mission. The trail is designed as an interactive outdoor activity that combines sightseeing with puzzle solving for families and groups.

In this adventure story, Special Agent Lucinda Woods needs help stopping the evil property developer Ivor Newhome, who plans to drill a hole in Lymm Dam using a mini submarine to drain the water and build houses. Participants must crack clues along the route to deactivate the submarine and save the ducks and drakes. The trail takes you through Lymm’s town centre, the Bridgewater Canal, Lymm Dam, and The Dingle while searching for clues hidden on buildings, monuments, and permanent features. 

The trail costs £9.99 GBP per Trail (not per person), with one Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people. It can also be used for birthday adventures where teams follow the route, solve clues, and enjoy the mission together. 

Overall, the trail offers a unique way to discover Lymm while enjoying a playful detective-style experience. The 1.5-mile route takes around two hours and can be completed at your own pace. With its engaging storyline, hidden clues, and chance to win a £100 prize draw, it’s a memorable activity for visitors of all ages.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Secret of Lymm Dam - Help Special Agent Lucinda Woods Save the Ducks!

  • Special Agent Lucinda Woods has uncovered a quackers plot by evil property developer Ivor Newhome! He has designed a mini submarine equipped with a supersonic, gigantic screwdriver to drill a hole in the bottom of Lymm Dam and let out all the water.
  • His evil plan is to then build lots of houses on the empty site and make pots of money. Lucinda is on the case to work out the code to deactivate the mini sub and save the ducks and drakes.

Spy Mission Through Lymm - Canal, Dam & The Dingle

  • Attention Agents! A top-secret mission has been assigned to you in the charming town of Lymm. Special Agent Lucinda Woods needs your help to save the ducks and drakes from an evil property developer's wicked plans. Your task is to crack the code and deactivate the mini sub before it's too late!
  • As you follow the Trail route, you'll explore the town's charming centre, Bridgewater Canal, Lymm Dam, and The Dingle. Keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. But be quick, Ivor's goons are on the lookout for any suspicious activity!

Facilities

Parking: Whilst this trail starts from a Pay and Display car park in the centre of Lymm, free parking can be found on the outskirts of town just off Crouchley Lane, nearest post code WA13 0AS. If you decide to park here, you can walk down to the start of the trail in Lymm centre (WA13 0JB) which may some involve duplication of the Trail route.

What to see

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Lymm
  • 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 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
  • Figure of eight 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!

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

£9.99 GBP per Trail (not per person). One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people. 

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-lymm-ches

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 website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights on any day of your choosing.

Address: The Lymm - Ducks and Drakes Treasure Trail starts at: Pepper Street, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0JB England

Post Code: WA13 0JB

Council: Warrington

County: Cheshire

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