Who Killed Cathy In Castlewellan?
Cathy O’Reilly from Castlewellan has been murdered and detectives need your help to solve the mystery around her death. Her body was found dumped in Castlewellan lake but evidence tells us the murder was not committed here. The clue trail starts in the Lower Square of Castlewellan.
This Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.- On the clue route you will discover much about the village’s history and some of the characters that were part of it, especially the Annesley family who designed the village layout and created what is now Castlewellan’s Forest Park. See a variety of historic buildings, read about the period when Castlewellan was connected to the railway system of Northern Ireland, and even get a ghost story thrown in for good measure!
- The clue route is 2 ¼ miles / 3 ¾ km. The starting point is shown in the map below and the route ends in Castlewellan Forest Park near the lake.
- This Whodunit has 28 clues to solve in a booklet packed with extra historical and tourist information.
- The recommended time for this murder mystery is about two hours, excluding any stops for refreshment.
- You can extend your day here by spending time in the forest park (see below photo). There are many lovely walks in the park, as well as pretty gardens (which may still be closed on certain days due to rennovations).
- Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, but with one hill to partly descend and climb back up.
- Refreshments – there are a number of cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants here.
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The starting point is at the car park beside the King’s Inn, shown in the map below.
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