Ackworth Mystery Walk
Interactive Mystery Walk / Free Activity
West Yorkshire
PLACE AT A GLANCE
Self-guided, no set start time. Allow 1–2 hours, ideally in daylight. Check current route access and conditions before setting off.
Start: Bell Lane car park, towards Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JA
ABOUT THIS PLACE
Discover the Ackworth Mystery Walk, a free self-guided interactive trail created by The White Shire. You follow the story on your phone, solve clues around Ackworth and eliminate suspects and evidence as you go.
At a glance: Approximately 2 miles; Allow 1–2 hours; Free; Suitable for all age groups. Start and finish: Car park at the bottom of Bell Lane, Ackworth. What you need: A smartphone with internet access and enough battery to complete the mystery.
Outdoor village walking route with streets and crossings. Step-free and wheelchair suitability have not been confirmed. Start at Bell Lane car park near Barnsley Road, Ackworth. Council-managed parking: check signs for restrictions or charges.
To read the full story, get the route help and start the actual Mystery Walk, visit our Yorkshire Mystery Walks page, then select Ackworth Mystery Walk. No payment is required to play.
VIEW THE FULL WALK ROUTE MAP: Open our recorded Ackworth Mystery Walk route on Komoot. This shows the walking route, not just the starting point. For the mystery story and clues, return to The White Shire Mystery Walks hub.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Address or start point: Start: Bell Lane car park, towards Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JA
Opening and access: Self-guided, no set start time. Allow 1–2 hours, ideally in daylight. Check current route access and conditions before setting off.
Admission and extras: The Mystery Walk is free to play; a charged smartphone and mobile internet are needed. Data costs, refreshments and parking charges may apply; voluntary donations optional.
Parking: Start at Bell Lane car park near Barnsley Road, Ackworth. Council-managed parking: check signs for restrictions or charges.
Families: Suitable for all ages; around 2 miles. Children can join in solving the clues.
Dogs: Outdoor walking trail; check your dog is comfortable with pavements, streets and other walkers.
Accessibility: Outdoor village walking route with streets and crossings. Step-free and wheelchair suitability have not been confirmed.