The Stockport Shadow Slayer
Unraveling a Victorian tragedy in the heart of Stockport.
Starting Point
30/31 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES, United Kingdom
Accessibility Notice
This trail involves cobbled streets, uneven pavements, and some inclines typical of historic town centers, which may present challenges for wheelchair users.
The Story
The year is 1888. You step into the gaslit streets of Stockport, the air thick with industrial smoke and whispers of a heinous crime. Mr. Alistair Finch, a respected but ruthless mill owner, has been found lifeless. The local constabulary, overwhelmed, has called upon your keen detective skills. Every cobbled alley and grand facade holds a secret, and it is up to you to piece together the dark narrative of his final hours.
How It Works
01
Walk to Each Location
Follow the GPS map to each of the 10 real landmarks. Your next stop only unlocks once you arrive.
02
Solve the Puzzle
At each stop, read the story chapter and solve a variety of puzzle types — including arithmetic, sequences, word ciphers, and more — all scaled to Investigator difficulty.
03
Collect a Cipher Fragment
Every correct answer earns you one encoded cipher fragment. Collect all 10 to unlock the final challenge.
04
Crack the Final Anagram
Use your cipher key to decode the scrambled letters, then unscramble them to reveal the hidden answer and complete the mystery.
Trail Route — 10 Stops
30/31 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES, United Kingdom
Your adventure begins here
9 More Stops Await
Unlock the full trail to reveal all waypoints, clues, and the complete narrative adventure.
+ 4 more stops hidden
Leaderboard
Top 4Only players who walked the trail qualify for the leaderboard.
A variety of puzzle types — maths, ciphers, sequences & more
🔐 As you progress, each unlocked location will reveal a cryptic symbol. Collect all ten and use the cipher key to decode them into jumbled letters. Unscramble these letters to reveal the crucial final evidence.
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