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 in Castlewellan lake but evidence tells us the murder was committed elsewhere… but where?
New and improved booklet now available, with more clues in Castlewellan Forest Park!
This Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.- On the clue route you’ll learn about the village’s history and characters who were part of it, especially the Annesley family who designed the village and created what is now Castlewellan’s Forest Park. See historic buildings, read about Castlewellan’s past railway history, 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.
- Nearly 30 clues to solve in a booklet packed with lots of extra historical and tourist trivia.
- Allow about two hours to solve this murder mystery, 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.
- Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, but with one hill to partly descend and climb back up.
- Refreshments – cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants are available here.
- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
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The starting point is at the car park beside the King’s Inn at Lower Square, shown in the map below.
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