METSASTAA: Leicestershire Quest Drive™ Car Tour and Driving Treasure Hunt
- Oct 27
- 2 min read
What if your next countryside drive became a quest? That’s exactly what METSASTAA,
Venture Bound’s Leicestershire Quest Drive, promises. The Car Tour and Treasure Hunt. Swap your usual route for mystery, clues, and countryside stories — and let the road become your gameboard. METSASTAA: Leicestershire Quest Drive™ Car Tour and Driving Treasure Hunt
What does METSASTAA mean?
“Metsästää” means to hunt in Finnish — an apt name for a drive that blends observation, puzzles, and exploration. Over the route from Sutton Cheney to Belton, expect charming villages, hidden corners, quiz questions, and that wonderful sense of discovery at every turn.
The Route: Sutton Cheney → Belton (Leicestershire)
Start point: The Royal Arms, Sutton Cheney — gather your crew and get ready to set off.
Duration: Around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on how sharp your eyes are and how many stops you make.
Team size: Best with 2-5 people per car.
Landscape: Rolling Leicestershire lanes, rural villages, possibly farmland lanes, and quiet roads that allow you to spot clues.
Finish line: The Queens Head, Belton — a fitting end point to compare your scores, relax, and share stories from the journey.
How METSASTAA Works
This isn’t just a drive — it’s a treasure hunt with a twist:
You’ll follow tulip-style directions and route instructions via the Quest Drive App.
At various points, you’ll be presented with quiz-style, route-themed questions you answer to score.
Points are awarded for accuracy, speed of correct answers, and observation.
The leaderboard is your canvas — the sharper, more observant crews rise.
It’s not about who finishes fastest — it’s about who reads the road best.
Why METSASTAA is Special
🌾 Countryside charm: Leicestershire’s lanes, villages and hidden spots become part of your puzzle.
🧭 Active observation: Clues woven into the journey keep you engaged at every mile.
⏰ Run it when you like: Do it in daylight or evening; it’s your schedule.
🏁 Leaderboard fun: Measure yourself not just by arrival but by how well you decode the drive.
🍻 Celebrate at the finish: The Queen's Head in Belton will be a welcome reward after your drive.
Raise the Stakes: Inter-Club Challenge
If your group has four or more cars, you can take METSASTAA into Venture Bound’s Quest Drive Inter-Club Challenge. That means club rivalry, points, bragging rights, and a shot at the annual Inter-Club Trophy.
👉 More info: venturebound.co.uk/interclub
Tips to Nail METSASTAA
Check the weather & daylight — good visibility helps spotting clues.
Charge your devices, have the app ready before you start.
Assign your roles — one navigator, one clue-finder, one driver, etc.
Don’t rush — the clues might hide in small details.
Pre-plan the finish — Belton may be busy, so booking ahead for food or drink is wise.
Final Thoughts
METSASTAA is more than a scenic drive. It’s a hunt embedded in the Leicestershire countryside, a test of observation and teamwork, and a joyous way to see what you might otherwise miss.
So gather your crew, tune your senses, and set out. The road is your playground and the clues await.
Don’t just drive — discover.