Short On Time? Try A Taster Trail!
Ever thought of trying a Whodunit Hunt but always short on time or weren’t sure how much you’d enjoy it? Or wondered if you’d be ‘good enough’ to solve a case… which really doesn’t matter? Then try one of our new taster trails! We’ve specifically designed them to take no more than 90 minutes to complete with walking routes of less than a mile.
We’ve just launched two walking taster trails, our Europa Trail in Belfast and the Newry Taster Trail. There’s still 17-18 clues to solve (rather less than the 30+ clues in our standard length trails in these cities) and you’ll get to see interesting places, learn about historic sites and people encountered along the routes, and discover something new! We’ll give you help with two clues if you get stuck. Taster trails are only half the price of a standard walking trail at a bargain price of only £3.50!!
We’re planning a driving taster trail too, and hope to launch it later this year.
So try one of these taster trails and see if you’d like more of our kind of fun… definitely something different to do, for sure!
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Who Annihilated Ned In Newry?
Ned Black has alas been found murdered outside Café Krem on Hill Street but evidence suggests this was not where the murder was committed. Your help is needed to wrap up the case.
This is a self-guided, walking murder mystery ‘taster trail’ in Newry, for if you’re short on time or want to try a mini Whodunit Hunt to see if you’ll like them. We hope you do!- Did you know that Newry has a history stretching back around 1,000 years! It’s certainly not all about shops, and on this mini trail you’ll visit several historic stops, the canal, beautiful Newry Cathedral, and find out about several people remembered en-route as well as tragic maritime disasters.
- This may be a mini murder mystery but is still packed with 17 clues to solve. Despite sharing some of the route of our standard trail, we’ve come up with lots of different clues for this taster trail! It costs only £3.50!
- Allow 60-90 minutes to solve the clues.
- Accessibility – this is a totally flat route of less than a mile with no steps.
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The clue hunt starts at the Market Place, shown below:
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Who Killed Kerry At Derrymore?
Kerry Moore has been found murdered in Derrymore House estate and, with our big case load, we need your help to solve the murder. Although Kerry’s body was found at the entrance to the house, the absence of blood around the body suggests this was not where the murder was committed and she may have even been murdered beyond the estate walls!
New launch for March 2025!
The Derrymore Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.- Derrymore Estate near Newry is a lovely spot for woodland walks in landscaped grounds with a view of the Mournes, but it’s also rich in history with an elegant old cottage, a Quaker Meeting House, an old rath, and attractive gate lodges. In spring and summer the flowers are lovely!
- This murder mystery is jam packed with over 30 clues to solve in a booklet containing several pieces of extra historical information about the estate and nearby Bessbrook.
- The clue route is 1.9 miles, or about 3 km. The recommended time for completing it, excluding refreshment stops, is about two hours.
- Accessibility – the route has no steps and paths generally are either flat or with moderate inclines.
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The trail of clues is confined to the Derrymore Estate, which is shown in the map below. Access to the estate, and parking at it, are free.
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Ballykeel dolmen dates back around 5,500 years to 3,500 BC! It’s a great example of a tripod dolmen (or portal tomb) and is of the same type as the Legananny Dolmen (that can be seen on our Slieve Croob Whodunit Hunt in County Down) which is only a mile or two from Slieve Croob mountain.
Ballykeel Dolmen was only excavated in 1965 and had to be partially re-erected during excavations in 1965 that had begun two years earlier because the large capstone on top had fallen. Those investigations indicated that the tomb had been previously disturbed and, likely, some items taken – however, it still unearthed three highly decorated ‘Ballyalton’ bowls, hundreds of shards of pottery and some flint tools including a javelin head. High levels of phosphates found on the chamber floor confirm it was used for ancient burials.
This dolmen was at the southern end of a large cairn that measured approximately 10 * 30 metres. Most of this cairn has, with age, unsurprisingly disappeared but two parallel lines of stones can still clearly be seen. When it was originally built it would have had the appearance of that shown in the reconstruction photo below:
Known locally as ‘The Hag’s Chair’, the cairn is associated with the Cailleach, the mythical goddess of Winter. Legend has it that she would fly down from her home on Slieve Gullion to sit on the dolmen at Ballykeel, which served as her throne. Sacred rituals and ceremonies were likely performed here in ancient times.
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Who Decimated Dolly in Dromore?
Dolly Moore has been found murdered in the historic market town Dromore and our best team of investigators are struggling to conclude the case and thus need your help to solve the murder.
The Dromore Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.- Learn about the surprising amount of history that this former market town has to offer, which dates back over 800 years! You’ll learn about its railway history and see the impressive railway viaduct up close, read about famous inventor Harry Ferguson who was born nearby, see the cathedral and remains of an ancient Irish cross… and much more.
- The route is a moderate 1 ¾ miles, or about 2 ¾ km.
- The recommended time for this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops, is around two hours.
- Accessibility – this is a mostly quite flat route, with just 2-3 steps to one clue.
- Refreshments – there are restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores along the clue trail.
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The hunt for clues starts/ends at Dromore Park, shown below:
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Who Murdered Tanya Magee From Tandragee?
Shy Tanya Magee from Tandragee was never one to steal the limelight… but having been found brutally murdered her name is big local news. Her body was found in the Newry Canal near Tandragee, but the initial post mortem ruled out drowning so foul play is suspected. The clue trail starts on the outskirts of Newry, where her best friend lives.
The Newry Canal Trail murder mystery is a self-guided, driving Whodunit Hunt. It starts at Newry and ends near Gilford.- The route progresses along and across the Newry canal until reaching Gilford, and some clues are beside its waters. En route you’ll visit several villages dating back hundreds of years and find out about some characters in their history. In Gilford you’ll see the remains of a magnificent mill and find out about the history of the linen industry in the area.
- The clue route is only 25 miles, or about 40 km! There is generally moderate walking, approximately 2 ½ miles / 4 km in total.
- Allow 3 – 4 hours hours to solve this Whodunit Hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
- Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes and no steps.
- For refreshments, you will pass stores, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants en-route.
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The starting point is the Fiveways roundabout, Newry, shown below:
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Who Negated Ned’s Life In Newcastle?
Local man Ned McKenzie has alas been found murdered in Northern Ireland’s seaside town of Newcastle. We recommend you start your murder trail at the Donard Car Park as his body was found dumped at the entrance, and evidence was also collected there. However, detectives think the murder was carried out elsewhere.
- The Newcastle Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
- On this route you will discover both historic sights and a collection of modern sculptures. You’ll hear of brandy smuggling and learn about the old granite mining industry and the history of this town which dates back 600 years! You’ll also read about an historic flight on the beach, the town’s railway connections, stories of ghosts, local myths & legends… and more!
- The clue route is approximately 2 miles, or about 3 km. It starts/ends at the coast road entrance of the Donard Park car park.
- The Whodunit Hunt booklet is packed with 28 clues to solve and LOADS of historical and tourist information to read.
We suggest allowing at least two hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding any stops for refreshment.- Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines.
- Refreshments – you’re spoilt for choice here with a large number of bars, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, takeaways, and shops.
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The starting point is shown in the map below, which is also where you should park if coming by car.
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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 learn 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 historic buildings, read about the period when Castlewellan was connected to the railway system of Northern Ireland, enjoy the beauty of the forest park, 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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Who Slaughtered Sean in Saintfield?
Sean Magill has been sadly slain in the historical small town of Saintfield and our best investigators need your help to confirm their suspicions about the murder. Although his body was found at the ruins of the old windmill, we believe this was not where the murder was committed.
New version now available with several improvements and an extra clue added!
The Saintfield Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.- Along the clue route you’ll see quite a number of old buildings in this quaint village, including the old coaching inn and several churches, as well as pretty flower displays. Learn about Saintfield’s turbulent history too – especially in the memorial garden – spanning hundreds of years.
- The clue route is 1 ¾ miles / 2 ¾ km. It starts/ends in the car park on Downpatrick Street which is signposted at a crossroads.
- This Whodunit Hunt has 28 clues and the booklet contains extra information not seen elsewhere in the village.
- The recommended time for this murder mystery is 1½ – 2 hours, excluding any stops for refreshment. The National Trust’s Rowallane Gardens is at the village outskirts nearby if you have time to extend your stay here.
Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines.- Refreshments – there are a number of cafes, coffee shops, convenience stores in Saintfield as well as the old White Horse Inn.
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The starting point is the car park beyond the Masonic Hall on Downpatrick Street, shown in the map below.
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Who Murdered Cora Rohan Along The Mourne Coastal Route?
Cora Rohan’s body has been found washed up on Cranfield West Beach but our investigators have uncovered very few leads and thus need your help to solve the murder. Although Cora’s body was found on the beach, we don’t believe she drowned or was murdered here and so have advised that the evidence trail starts in Restrevor.
The Mourne Coast Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts beside Restrevor’s Kilbroney river bridge and ends on the outskirts of seaside town Newcastle.- The route includes sights spanning a broad period of history from as far back as 5,000 years ago!! You’ll come across an old castle, a mill, and a neolithic tomb for starters. You’ll also visit the seaside, read tales of smugglers and ghosts, and learn about the evolution of Kilkeel as a major port. En route you will also see lovely coastal and mountain scenery too.
- The clue route is 33 miles, or about 50 km, before your return to the starting point (or home). There is generally moderate walking at all clue stops, approximately 2 ¼ miles / 3 ¾ km in total.
- We suggest allowing about four hours to complete this Whodunit Hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
- Accessibility – once out of your vehicle the terrain is mostly quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes; there are no steps.
For refreshments, you will pass convenience stores, coffee shops, bars and restaurants along the route.
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The starting point is beside Restrevor’s Kilbroney river bridge at the entrance to Fairy Glen:
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