Scarborough Mystery Walk
Interactive Mystery Walk / Free Activity
North Yorkshire
PLACE AT A GLANCE
Self-guided, no set start time. Allow 1–2 hours, preferably in daylight. Check local conditions before starting.
Start and finish: St Helen’s Square, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1EU
ABOUT THIS PLACE
Discover the Scarborough Mystery Walk, a free self-guided interactive trail created by The White Shire. You follow the story on your phone, solve clues around Scarborough and eliminate suspects and evidence as you go.
At a glance: Approximately 1.3 miles; Allow 1–2 hours; Free; Suitable for all ages, but there are a lot of steps. Start and finish: St Helen’s Square, Scarborough, YO11 1EU. What you need: A smartphone with internet access and enough battery to complete the mystery.
This Old Town trail has many steps and is not suitable as a step-free route; it may not suit wheelchairs or limited mobility. Use nearby Scarborough town-centre car parks; parking charges and restrictions may apply. Start at St Helen’s Square.
To read the full story, get the route help and start the actual Mystery Walk, visit our Yorkshire Mystery Walks page, then select Scarborough Mystery Walk. No payment is required to play.
VIEW THE FULL WALK ROUTE MAP: Open our recorded Scarborough 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 and finish: St Helen’s Square, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1EU
Opening and access: Self-guided, no set start time. Allow 1–2 hours, preferably in daylight. Check local conditions before starting.
Admission and extras: The Mystery Walk is free to play; a charged smartphone and mobile internet are needed. Data costs, refreshments and local parking charges may apply.
Parking: Use nearby Scarborough town-centre car parks; parking charges and restrictions may apply. Start at St Helen’s Square.
Families: Suitable for all ages, but the route includes a lot of steps. Children can take part with an adult.
Dogs: An urban walk with many steps and street crossings. Assess your dog’s ability and keep them under control.
Accessibility: This Old Town trail has many steps and is not suitable as a step-free route; it may not suit wheelchairs or limited mobility.