Name: The Ross-on-Wye Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Ross-on-Wye Treasure Trail

The Ross-on-Wye Treasure Trail starts at: Wilton Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6AA England

6-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Ross-on-Wye Treasure Trail is a fun, self-guided outdoor adventure where you solve a mystery while exploring the town. It’s a detective-themed walking experience designed for families, friends, or small groups to enjoy together. Perfect for all ages, this activity combines sightseeing with interactive clue-solving at your own pace.

The trail follows “The Mysterious Case of the Missing Hedgehogs,” where you help Farmer Sam solve a quirky local mystery. Along the 2-mile route, you’ll explore scenic spots like the River Wye, a charming churchyard, and local landmarks while cracking clues hidden around buildings and monuments. The experience includes a circular walking route, mobile help for tricky clues, and even a chance to win a £100 prize if you solve the case correctly.

The trail costs £9.99 per booklet, which is ideal for a group of 4–5 people. It can be downloaded instantly or delivered by post, making it flexible and easy to start anytime. Birthday party options are also available, offering a fun group activity with team-based clue-solving and outdoor exploration.

Overall, The Ross-on-Wye Treasure Trail offers a unique and interactive way to discover the city while enjoying a fun treasure hunt challenge. It encourages exploration, teamwork and problem-solving while showcasing Ross-on-Wye’s rich history and landmarks.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Hedgehogs

Something strange is happening at the Sharp family farm just outside of Ross-on-Wye. The hibernating hedgehogs, who are normally cared for by the Sharps, have suddenly gone missing. Farmer Sam Sharp needs your help to solve this mystery and bring the culprit to justice!
Join us on this thrilling self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail in Ross-on-Wye. As you follow the trail, you'll need to use your detective skills to solve sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to eliminate suspects and uncover the truth.

Tracing the Trail Through Ross-on-Wye

Starting at Wilton Road car park just outside of town, this Trail will take you on a fun and engaging journey through the charming town of Ross-on-Wye. You'll take in fabulous views of the Wye River and explore a pretty churchyard before heading to the riverside pubs.
With your keen senses and detective skills, you'll be able to sniff out the evidence and bring the intruder to justice. Farmer Sam will be overjoyed if you can solve the case! So come out of hibernation and join us on this exciting adventure through Ross-on-Wye!

What to see

A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Ross-on-Wye
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 2 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: Paid

Price Details

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

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do/herefordshire/ross-on-wye

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.

You can start your Trail whenever you like, as they are completely self-guided. Everything you need to complete your Trail is in the booklet, including directions and clues to guide you along the route.

Address: The Ross-on-Wye Treasure Trail starts at: Wilton Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6AA England

Post Code: HR9 6AA

Council: Herefordshire

County: Herefordshire