Play the city game of Ludlow
An interactive adventure through Ludlow. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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11 stops · 3.3 km · ±1.5 h
A 3.5 km loop — you finish where you started.
Starts and ends at Millennium Green. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Here at Dinham Weir, the River Teme tumbles over ancient stones, a powerful reminder of Ludlow's industrial past. This weir wasn't just for beauty, it served a vital purpose. Imagine you're querying an ancient database for its function. Which of these was the primary historical purpose of Dinham Weir? A. To provide water for the castle's moat. B. To power local mills for grinding grain. C. To create a swimming area for residents. D. To regulate river levels for fishing.
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 750 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Ludlow that ordinary visitors never fully see. Listen to the whispers of ancient stones, feel the gentle embrace of the green hills, and let your gaze wander over the majestic silhouettes gracing the horizon. Here, where the River Teme weaves its silver ribbon through the landscape, your adventure into the heart of timeless beauty begins.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Ludlow on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Ludlow blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Ludlow and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Ludlow — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Ludlow — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Ludlow
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Ludlow that ordinary visitors never fully see. Listen to the whispers of ancient stones, feel the gentle embrace of the green hills, and let your gaze wander over the majestic silhouettes gracing the horizon. Here, where the River Teme weaves its silver ribbon through the landscape, your adventure into the heart of timeless beauty begins.
Along the way you'll pass Dinham Weir, St Laurence's Church, Ludlow, Butter Cross, BroadGate, The Ludlow Cannon and Whitcliffe Common Nature Reserve — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Ludlow that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Ludlow
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