Everything you need before you lace up and head out.
Choose your trail, team size and language. Pay £10 per person.
Valid for 90 days. Use it any time, any day.
Open the app in your browser, enter your code and follow the clues.
Visit play.sidewalks.co.uk, choose your trail, team size and language, then pay £10 per person. Your gamecode arrives by email — usually instantly.
Your gamecode is valid for 90 days from the date of booking. You can use it once per team, any time during that period. Need an extension? Drop us a line at contact@sidewalks.co.uk.
Each gamecode can be used once per team. If you want to replay a trail, you'll need to book again.
Refunds are available if you haven't activated the game. Once a game is started, refunds are only granted in exceptional circumstances at our discretion.
No app needed — the game runs entirely in your browser at play.sidewalks.co.uk. All you need is a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi along the route.
Absolutely — this is a walk, not a race. Pause for a drink, a rest, or to explore something interesting. When you're ready, just pick up where you left off.
Yes — the game runs online, so you'll need a working mobile connection or Wi-Fi along the route. Central London has good coverage throughout.
Most trails blend real historical facts (shown in italic) with fictional storytelling:
Yes — children are welcome and will enjoy hunting for visual clues. Ripper Trail contains historical details some families may prefer to skip (you'll be given the choice in-game).
Fully step-free: Sherlock Trail, Grail Trail, Ripper Trail
Step-free options available: Spy Trail, Alchemy Trail
Use /DIVERT in-game for the step-free route. London has unavoidable kerbs and slopes in some areas regardless.
Any time, any day — but we recommend finishing within daylight hours, as some routes pass through parks and gardens that close at dusk.
Yes — all routes pass public toilets and venues in the Community Toilet Scheme. The Toilets4London App shows nearby facilities.
All trails are available in 11 languages: English · French · Spanish · Italian · German · Japanese · Chinese · Portuguese · Russian · Korean · Arabic. Use /LANGUAGE to switch mid-trail.
Yes — audio narration is available on the English version of all trails.
Participation is at your own risk. Please walk with care, follow road safety rules and look after your team. SideWalks accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage during play.
SideWalks is the trading name of Sidewalk Trails Ltd, Company No. 14811403. All content is protected intellectual property.
Drop us a line at contact@sidewalks.co.uk and we'll get back to you.
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