The Scavengers

Treasure hunt at Peak District

Walk Peak District with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 75 clues and more added every week.

The clues in Peak District

75 clues at real, public places:

  • 49 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
  • 10 riddles
  • 16 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 Peak District again and again.

Areas to explore

Peak District is split into 4 walking areas, each with its own clues:

  • Castleton
  • Dovedale & Ilam
  • Edale
  • Hathersage

Good to know

Is there a treasure hunt at Peak District?

Yes. The Scavengers has 75 clues at real places at Peak District. 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 at Peak District?

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 at Peak District?

Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Peak District hunt as a Custom Game, from £25.

Do we need a ticket?

No ticket is needed to play. Clues inside paid areas such as houses and gardens are always optional bonus clues, and no clue asks you to climb or leave a path.

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.