The Porthleven Treasure Trail

The Porthleven Treasure Trail starts at: Church Row, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9HW
6-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Porthleven Treasure Trail is a self-guided spy mission themed walking adventure set in the scenic harbour town of Porthleven. This interactive Treasure Trail invites families and friends to explore the town while solving clues and cracking a secret code. It’s a fun way to discover the harbour, village streets and coastal scenery while completing an exciting secret agent mission.

The story follows a dangerous plot by the notorious enemy agency DEVON (Dastardly Evil Villains Of Notoriety), who plan to reactivate two harbour cannons and launch gas that would make people hate pasties, ice cream and beer. As top secret agents, your mission is to follow clues hidden around Porthleven and decode the information needed to stop the plan. The Trail begins near the harbour, explores the village centre, passes the old lifeboat house and finishes along a scenic cliff path while you work to save Cornwall from disaster. 

The Trail costs £9.99 GBP per Trail, with one booklet recommended for a group of 4–5 people. Treasure Trail birthday parties are also available, where teams explore the route, solve clues and complete the mission together, with adult supervision recommended for younger children. 

The Porthleven Treasure Trail is a unique way to explore this historic harbour town while enjoying an exciting outdoor challenge. It combines sightseeing, puzzle-solving and storytelling to create a memorable family adventure. Perfect for families, friends and visitors, it turns a simple walk around Porthleven into a thrilling spy mission experience.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Great Porthleven Spy Mission - A Family Adventure Awaits!

  • Intelligence has reached us that the notorious enemy agency DEVON (Dastardly Evil Villains Of Notoriety) has set its sights on Porthleven, as part of their grand scheme to cripple Cornwall. Their plan?
  • To reactivate the two harbourside cannons and launch packages containing a highly potent gas that will cause all who come into contact with it to have a massive aversion to pasties, ice cream, and beer.
  • If they succeed, the local economy will be in ruins and tourists and residents will flee in droves. We can't let this happen, and we need you - our TOP agents - to unravel the intelligence, solve the clues, and crack the code that will deactivate the cannons.

The Great Porthleven Spy Mission - A Thrilling Treasure Hunt!

  • Are you ready for an exciting day out with family and friends in Porthleven? Then grab your detective hats and join us on this self-guided spy mission themed Treasure Trail.
  • As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to crack the code and complete the mission just like a true secret agent?
  • The Trail starts at Kitto's Field car park opposite the end of the harbour. The Trail skirts the harbour, exploring the small but distinctive village centre. It then heads over to the west side of the harbour to pass the old lifeboat house before finishing at a delightful spot along the cliff path.
  • Prepare for an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt that will take you deep into the historic and scenic town of Porthleven. As you journey through the town, you'll uncover sneaky clues hidden in historic buildings, permanent features, and intriguing monuments.
  • Keep your wits about you, as the enemy agency DEVON is always one step ahead! So, are you ready to become a top agent and save Porthleven from disaster? The town is counting on you!

Facilities

Toilets: Public Toilets are available along Shute Lane (OS Map Ref SW 6293 2580), which is a short walk away from the start point of the Trail. 

What to see

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Porthleven
  • 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 3 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!

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-porthleven-cornwall

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: The Porthleven Treasure Trail starts at: Church Row, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9HW

Post Code: TR13 9HW

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

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