The Butcher of Basingwerk – a Poirot Puzzle!

The Butcher of Basingwerk is a 2 mile adventure around the the ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, Greenfield Valley Heritage Park and St Winefride’s Well in Holywell.  If you are arriving by car, then there are several free car parks that serve the Park. However, the treasure trail starts and finishes from the car park on Bagillt Road/A548, Holwell   CH8 7GH. It is a Poirot Puzzle, therefore it is a sort of Who Dunnit trail to solve.  It is not suitable for prams , nor wheel chairs, as it it involves uneven ground, narrow paths and steps which are unavoidable with no alternative routes available.  The trails takes you around the Abbey ruins, park and parts of the town; through woods, past ponds, old railway line providing potential stops along the way for refreshments at cafe and pubs. There is also an opportunity to break the trail and venture into the centre of Holywell before completing the trail.

Printed Standard Booklet  (delivered to your given address)  £8.99 (+ P&P) 

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Standard Booklet  as pdf download   £9.99    Suitable for  a group of 2-4 to share.

“It was a great day, I thoroughly enjoyed it, for more than the obvious reasons. ( the winner)  You are all a great bunch of people and ultimately the cause that money was being raised for is, most likely, dear to everyone’s hearts. Ultimately it is fundraising like this that helps push forward the treatments which in turn helps the people it will benefit the most.”    Collette Burns

“Great day out.
Don’t know how you do it.
Ingenious clues,brilliant fun,saw places I didn’t know existed!
Would highly recommend Treasure Trails of the Unexpected.”   Sandra Scott

“So well done on your cleverness and hard work, Mhairi, and to all involved”  Lillian Turley

Well Done Mhairi and team. 👏👏👏 Was a great afternoon despite the freezing temperatures. Hope we have raised a tidy sum. 😄  Audrey Carmichael

“What a great afternoon. Thank you for another excellent treasure hunt. We’d have loved it even if we hadn’t won…” Jane Dare

“What a great day!!! Loved it and saw places I’ve never seen which is the best part!!! Can’t wait for the next one “💖   Alix Muir

“Thank you all for your fantastic fundraising for Cancer Research UK!”  Rowan Main

“A really happy day for a really good cause …everyone was so happy when they got back and Lillian and I were happy to warm them up with a cuppa and some of that gorgeous home baking …xx”  Margo Ross

“Great day out for family & friends. The clues were varied and fun. We were guided through some beautiful spots in Alloway and collected some memories along the way. #teamwork #exercise in clean air.”   Susanne Cairns

“Took part in treasure hunt today, was great fun until the rain came on and kids wanted to get back for cakes, think we will all sleep great tonight after plenty of walking and fresh air 🖒”  Catherine Hall

 

An Alloway Adventure – Family Treasure Trail Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK
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