Hunt for the Hidden River: 5th and 6th class (ages 10 to 12)

A treasure hunt for a river you cannot see. The Poddle runs under Dublin city centre, so pupils hunt for the clues it left above ground. At each of six stops they work out a clue full of dates and history, and the letters they collect spell a secret word.

The six stops, all a short walk apart: St Patrick's Cathedral, Ship Street, the Palace Street gate of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, the Olympia Theatre and Wellington Quay.

The clues are written for older children, who can solve them in pairs or small groups. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours with a break. There's an adult guide with safety notes, a bonus task at each stop, a page to sketch your route, and the answers at the back.

A printable A4 PDF, sent to your email as soon as you pay. All the writing and artwork is original. Notes for the adult are at the front and the answer key is at the back.

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