From Medieval Castle to Steel.
Walk through eight centuries: medieval Norman chapels, the Company of Cutlers, Mary Queen of Scots’ prison and canal wharves.
Review the access notes and current availability before you set off.
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Before you set off
- Starting point
- Sheffield Cathedral (St Peter & St Paul)
- Terrain
- Paved city streets and historic quayside paths
- Accessibility
- Paved urban streets and canal basin towpaths with ramped approaches.
- Good to know
- Suggested 9+ · Yorkshire heritage lovers
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 · Sheffield Cathedral (St Peter & St Paul)Paved pedestrian precinct on Church Street with tram tracks and level crossings.
- 2 secret stopsRevealed one at a time as you solve.
- Finish · Victoria Quays Canal BasinHistoric stone quayside with ramped approaches from Wharf Street.