Test Running the NEW iWalk Cornwall Mystery Walking Tour

in Porthleven.

So what's the deal?

Imagine an outside escape room crossed with a scenic tour of Cornwall, and that's The Mystery Walks by iWalk Cornwall.  It’s part outdoor adventure, part puzzle-packed whodunnit, and 100% a great excuse to get outside with your partner-in-crime, friends, or your kids if you fancy giving them a taste of detective life without the trench coat.

Armed with just your mobile phone and a can-do attitude (seagull-proof snacks optional but encouraged), you’ll embark on a self-guided stroll through some of Cornwall’s most charming towns and villages (not just Porthleven, but Tintagel to St Ives and more to come). But this isn’t your average walk-in-the-park. Oh no. There’s a mystery afoot, and the only way to solve it is by cracking puzzles that unlock your next steps – literally.

At the start, you won’t have a clue where you’re going (much like life), but don’t panic – the app provides step-by-step directions, a live map, and a virtual sense of direction. As you go, you’ll uncover clues, admire some cracking views, and slowly piece together the story until, at the final stop, you solve the big mystery and achieve full detective glory.

The puzzles are crafted mainly for adults – think crosswords with a curious twist, logic brainteasers, and observational challenges – but kids can chip in too, especially when it comes to spotting things you somehow missed while staring at your phone. And don’t worry, if you get stuck, there’s a built-in hint ladder that gently nudges you from “I’ve got this!” to “I need all the help I can get.”

Each mystery takes around 2-4 hours, depending on how often you stop for cream teas, pasties, photo opportunities or seagull detours.  It's not a race, take your time and make a day of it.  Once the mystery is downloaded it works entirely offline using GPS.  No signal?  No problem - it's Cornwall proof!