Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town

Before you set off on your patrol to track down the criminal in Tiverton, there are a few things you need to know...

Unfortunately, the route is not suitable for wheelchair users due to a stretch alongside the river that can only only be accessed via a short flight of shallow, unavoidable steps. However, those with pushchairs should find this manageable though.

Whilst you can bring your four-legged friends along, please note that two clues are set at St Peter's Church where dogs are not permitted. The rest of the route is along roads, so they will need to be kept on leads throughout.

The closest car park to the Trail start point is at the Long Stay Tiverton Multi-Storey Car Park, Phoenix Way, (EX16 6NB), which is just a short walk away from the start point of the case, which is near Tiverton Bus Station, (EX16 6LU).

There are some fantastic events in Tiverton's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this historically intriguing town.  You will also be exploring the Pannier Market, which provides you with an opportunity to indulge in the fresh produce on offer here. It does occasionally host events, so you may find that some of the clues may become obstructed or difficult to access. For full details of their schedule, please click here.

There are a couple public toilets encountered along the route (in West Exe South car park, between Clues 07 and 08 and at the Pannier Market, Clue 16). The route passes several shops, pubs and  cafes along the way so hungry Detectives should have plenty of choice for places to stop off and top off along the way. Alternatively, why not pack a picnic to enjoy beside the river along the way?

Once you've completed your case, why not make a day of it and take some time to explore Tiverton Museum? It's close to the start and end point of the Trail and you can learn more about the intriguing history of Mid Devon Life. Between Easter and October, you could even explore Tiverton Castle. If you have lots of energy left to burn off, you could even take on the Grand Western Canal Treasure Hunt Trail, that explores the Canal from Tiverton to Sampford Peverell by bicycle.