The ScavengersTreasure hunt in Newry
Walk Newry with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 105 clues and more added every week.
The clues in Newry
105 clues at real, public places:
- 75 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
- 2 blue plaque clues
- 9 riddles
- 19 clues you answer from what you read at the spot (dates, names, inscriptions)
Every hunt is different: the game picks clues around where you start, so you can play Newry again and again.
Areas to explore
Newry is split into 8 walking areas, each with its own clues:
- The Canal & Albert Basin
- Ballybot & the West
- The Towpath & Damolly
- Derrybeg & the Egyptian Arch
- High Street & St Patrick's
- Hill Street & the Cathedral
- The Mall & the Courthouse
- The Town Hall & Sugar Island
Good to know
Is there a treasure hunt in Newry?
Yes. The Scavengers has 105 clues at real places in Newry. Open the game on your phone there and it builds a hunt from where you stand: riddles, photo clues and puzzles, with the General telling you about each place.
What can we do with kids in Newry?
A family treasure hunt on foot: pick the Relaxed level and 30 or 45 minutes, and the clues stay close together. It's free, needs no preparation, and children 10 and over play with an adult (younger ones join in on a grown-up's phone).
Is it free to play in Newry?
Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Newry hunt as a Custom Game, from £25.
See also: the families guide · how it works · all cities
Free to play, no adverts. Works in the browser of any phone, with location on. No account needed.