A real route
Each 5–15 km trail uses genuine landmarks and public locations.
Launching soon
A day out with a plot
Your next mystery is closer than you think.
Explore real places, uncover local stories and solve a trail of clues, all from your phone.
Discover what's coming
£4.99 per challenge
No app neededPlay in your browser
Real locationsExplore on foot
Hints includedNever stay stuck
Made for teamsFamilies, couples and friends
The story is taking shape
More than a walk. More than a quiz.
The Mystery Trail turns a day out into a story you can step inside. Follow a carefully planned walking route through a UK city or town, examine the world around you and crack each puzzle to unlock the next chapter.
Every challenge is built around its location. Real history, local characters and overlooked details become part of the mystery, so you finish knowing the place better than when you arrived.
A local story
History and place-specific details are woven into the plot.
Puzzles with purpose
Observe, decode and deduce to move the mystery forward.
Your achievement
Save progress and claim a certificate when the case is solved.
Launching first in Bournemouth
The Lantern Keeper's Last Letter
A forgotten letter. A light that should never have gone dark. A secret hidden among Bournemouth's cliffs, gardens and seafront.
Follow the lantern keeper's final trail through real local history, uncover the meaning behind his clues and finish the message he could not deliver.
- Complete at your own pace
- Ideal for families, couples and friends
- £4.99 per challenge
Your adventure, your pace
How The Mystery Trail will work
Choose your mystery
Pick a city or town and buy online for £4.99.
Follow the route
Use your phone to reach each real-world location.
Solve each clue
Look closely, test your ideas and reveal a hint if needed.
Complete the case
Reach the final chapter and claim your certificate.
Look closer. The story is already there.
A new way to explore the UK is coming.
The first mystery starts in Bournemouth, with more city and town trails to follow.
Read the FAQsBefore the trail begins
Frequently asked questions
It is a collection of self-guided city and town walks. Each trail follows a story through real locations, with puzzles, local history and optional hints along the route.
The trails are designed for families, couples and small groups of friends. Younger detectives may need help from an adult with some clues.
No. The trail will run in your phone's web browser. You will need a charged phone and mobile data while following the route.
Every stage will include optional hints and a solution reveal, so temporary building work, a missing sign or a difficult clue will not end your adventure.
Each online challenge will cost £4.99. One purchase gives access to the full trail for your team.