Creatures of the Capital.
Track down legendary lions, mythical sphinxes and riverside wonders from Covent Garden to the South Bank.
Review the access notes and current availability before you set off.
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Before you set off
- Starting point
- Covent Garden Apple Market
- Terrain
- Paved city paths · mostly level
- Accessibility
- Paved pavements, pedestrianised piazzas and step-free footbridges over the Thames.
- Good to know
- All ages · great for kids & strollers
Free · outdoor public route
Staying safe on the trail
- Keep your head up: Stay aware of your surroundings, traffic, and pedestrians while walking. Step into a safe, stationary pavement spot before checking your screen.
- Roads and waterways: Use designated pedestrian crossings and keep children supervised near roads, canal towpaths, and tramlines.
- Weather & terrain: Check local daylight hours and weather before setting out. Wear sensible footwear suited to cobbles, stone pavements, and inclines.
- Respect the space: Stay on public rights of way. Never climb walls, scale statues, or trespass onto private land to solve a puzzle.
Your adventure, under wraps.
Solve each mystery to unloc the next destination. Only your start and finish are shown before you set off.
- Start · Covent Garden Apple MarketFlat paved cobblestones and pedestrian arcade with step-free dropped kerbs.
- 2 secret stopsRevealed one at a time as you solve.
- Finish · Southbank UndercroftLevel riverside walkway with wide paved concourses and clear viewing areas.