Leiston Abbey Puzzle Trail

25 mins / 0.6KM

Starting Point: Leiston Abbey Car Park

Access this walk by downloading the Go Jauntly app, which will give you a step by step guide and trail map (which can be accessed offline). 

Go Jauntly is a free community-based app to promote walking, wayfinding and nature connection. You can find local walks created by people who know and love them, discover the greenest walking routes from A to B, create your own jaunts and enjoy outdoor adventures with friends and family. 

Go Jauntly is available to download, for free, on the App Store and the Play Store.

Trail Overview

This trail is a kid-friendly, puzzle hunt, perfect for 8-16 year olds. Take a pad and pencil with you to make a note of clues as you go!

There have been reports that a new ruin has been discovered, which is of great historical importance. But which county is it located in? It's your job to find the clues and discover the location!

About Leiston 

Leiston Abbey comprises 14th-century remains of an abbey of Premonstratensian canons. It is among Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, with some spectacular architectural features.

Leiston was well-known for its thriving manufacturing industry during the 19th and 20th centuries with Richard Garrett and Sons boasting the world’s first flow assembly line for the rapid assembly of portable steam engines, tractors and agricultural machinery.

Leiston is also infamous for the smuggling activities that occurred on its beaches during the 17th century. Smuggled goods were transported in the tunnels carved out under the marshes. 

Click here to find out more about Leiston.