Turn the City of London into a live puzzle: a self-guided, mobile treasure hunt that leads you from St Paul's through Roman remains, historic markets and ruined church gardens. Solve 15 clues across 4.7 km in about 2–2.5 hours and uncover lesser-known corners of the Square Mile.
Turn the City of London into a live puzzle: a self-guided, mobile treasure hunt that leads you from St Paul's through Roman remains, historic markets and ruined church gardens. Solve 15 clues across 4.7 km in about 2–2.5 hours and uncover lesser-known corners of the Square Mile.
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Morning light catches the dome of St Paul's as your group taps their phones and steps onto cobbles that have carried traders, clerics and bankers for two millennia. The Square Mile pushes you forward — narrow lanes funneling you past carved stone, Victorian ironwork and sudden green courtyards — while a string of riddles turns familiar streets into a gameboard.
easy.
2–2.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable walking about 5 km on paved, sometimes uneven surfaces.
No — the experience is self-guided. Clues are sent to your phone and you progress by solving them; help is available via hint or a “Lost” command.
The trail covers approximately 4.7 km and typically takes 2–2.5 hours depending on pace and any pub stops.
Clues are offered in Classic, Relaxed, Spanish, Italian and French, and you can switch formats mid-game.
Yes — the route is listed as stroller accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, though some streets may be narrow or crowded.
The Square Mile traces back to Roman Londinium; later medieval and Victorian redevelopment left layered streets and markets that the trail navigates.
Stick to public paths and respect private courtyards; the City manages many heritage sites, so keep noise and litter to a minimum to protect fragile features.
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