Who Bludgeoned Ben From Blackrock?
Poor Ben O’Sullivan from Blackrock has been sadly found murdered and our stretched investigative team are struggling to close the case. His body was found dumped on the street below the ruined windmill, and the clue hunt starts here although it is considered he was murdered elsewhere.
The Blackrock Coastal Trail Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts beside the ruined windmill at Dundalk and ends at the village of Baltry, near Drogheda.- The route includes sights spanning a broad period of history, from the invasion of the Vikings over 1100 years ago to tales from the second world war. You’ll see an old castle and ruined churches, an old Irish Cross on the site of a 7th Century monastery, learn about the development of tourism in Blackrock and a shipwreck further south, see some very large eggs… and more! En route you will also see lovely coastal scenery as you go.
- The clue route is 26 miles, or about 49km, before your return to the starting point (or home). There is generally moderate walking, approximately 2 miles / 3 km in total (not including a walk at the end to the shipwreck if you wish to do this).
- We suggest allowing at least four hours to complete this Whodunit Hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
- Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes; there are no steps.
- For refreshments, you will pass coffee shops, a number of bars and restaurants, and stores along the route.
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The starting point is on Quay Street beside the old windmill at Dundalk, shown below:
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