Ancient East Churches Trail

Who Killed Kevin From Kingscourt?

Kevin King from Kingscourt has been found murdered and our chief investigator needs your help to solve the crime. Although his body was found at Bailieborough square, we think he may have been murdered elsewhere. So the trail for clues starts at Kingscourt, where he lived.
  • This Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts at Kingscourt and ends at the unique tin church of Laragh.
  • The Ancient East Churches trail visits a variety of historic spots in Counties Cavan and Monaghan. See beautiful churches, enjoy a lovely forest walk, explore the main street of Ballybay, learn about historic Bailieborough town and an ancient fair, see beautiful lakes, an unusual statue of an elk… and more!
  • We’ve squeezed nearly 30 clues into this trail with lots of historical information added to the Whodunit booklet so that you get to know just a little more about the places you’re visiting.
  • The route is 78 km (almost 49 miles).
  • The total walking distance spread across all of the clue stops is 5 ¾ km / 3 ½ miles. This includes a lovely woodland walk of 2 ½ km / 1 ½ miles at Bailieborough Demesne – if you wanted to use up two of your clue helps instead of walking this distance you could do this if you wished… though in the spring the bluebells are beautiful here.
  • We suggest allowing 4-5 hours to complete this Whodunit Hunt, excluding extended refreshment stops…. so it’s great for a wee day out.
  • Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is fairly flat, with mostly moderate slopes. Reasonable mobility is required to do the forest walk. Alternative routes can be found around steps.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here and type AE Churches in the ‘Special Requests’ field at the start of the purchase page.

To pay using Paypal click here (or in the menu) to order this, or any other, Whodunit Hunt.

The starting point is at the church in Kingscourt shown below:


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Torr Road Trail

Who Killed Clara From Cushendun?

Clara Baxter has alas been found murdered – her body was found dumped at Murlough Bay but evidence suggests the murder was committed elsewhere. Start your hunt for clues at Cushendun and see where they take you…
  • This is a self-guided, driving murder mystery ‘taster trail’, for if you’re short on time or want to try a mini driving Whodunit Hunt to see if you’ll like them. We hope you do!
  • Explore the stunning coastline between the quaint village of Cushendun and Ballycastle. You’ll discover a number of historic spots as you go including Ballycastle Friary, standing stones, Carra Castle, and also learn about the history of Cushendun! There’s also a Game Of Thrones location near the starting point!
  • The little Whodunit Hunt booklet for this murder mystery is still packed with 14 clues, full directions, and a couple of snippets of history and trivia. It costs only £3.99!
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is 1 ½ – 2 hours; any walking to be done is completely flat, unless you wish to do the short climb up Torr Head for beautiful views.
  • The driving route is 16 miles / 26 km and there is a total of one mile (1 ½ km) of walking across all of the clues.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.

To pay using Paypal click here (or in the menu) to order this, or any other, Whodunit Hunt.

The starting point is at Cushendun, shown in the map below:


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Ballycastle

Who Bashed Brian In Ballycastle?

Brian Duffy has been found murdered at Ballycastle and, with a mounting caseload, we need your help to solve the case. Brian’s body was found at the ferry terminal but no evidence was found near the body so we think he was killed elsewhere and left here to confuse detectives. Start searching for evidence at the harbour car park and see where the clues take you…

New launch for June 2025!

  • The Ballycastle Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided murder mystery trail on foot.
  • Explore Ballycastle and you’ll find it is so much more than a seaside town! Did you know that it used to have a glass factory and a big coal mining industry? Or that Ireland’s first railway was built nearby? You can discover so much about the history of the town on this murder mystery trail, see a number of historic buildings, enjoy a river walk… and more!
  • The clue route is almost 1 ½ miles / 2 ½ km. It starts at the harbour car park beside the visitor centre and ends near the Diamond – see map below.
  • This Whodunit booklet is packed with over 30 clues to solve as well as several pieces of extra historical and tourist information not seen en route.
  • The recommended time to complete this murder mystery is at least two hours, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines (one short and steeper one) and no steps.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.

To pay using Paypal click here (or in the menu) to order this, or any other, Whodunit Hunt.

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Driving Hunts

driving direcionsIf you have access to a vehicle / motorbike (or are a super cyclist) then try a driving Whodunit Hunt! They all take you to several amazing places, include lovely scenery, and reveal much history. Some are circular routes (i.e. start and end points are nearby) while others are linear. Directions are given along the route, though sometimes you’ll be on the lookout for signs to navigate to a clue.

We have nearly 30 Driving Whodunit Hunts available, with more in the pipeline (some coming soon). Click on a location link of those available for more detail. Map available at the bottom of the page to locate trails in a particular area too.

  • In County Antrim are three driving Whodunits – the Antrim Coast trail (starts at Larne), our Antrim Castles trail (starts north Belfast), and our magical Belfast Narnia Trail.
  • We’ve just launched a taster trail in North East Antrim for if you want to start small – the Torr Road Trail starting at Cushendun.
  • The deluxe Ards Peninsula trail starts at Bangor and ends at Grey Abbey.
  • Two driving Whodunits start in Dundalk – the Blackrock Coastal Trail and our Patrick Kavanagh Trail, the latter following in the footsteps of the famous Irish poet.
  • The Boyne Valley drive starts at the amazing Monasterboice Crosses site in County Louth (shown in the photo).
  • The Cavan Lakelands trail explores the beautiful lakes of County Cavan and our new Ancient East Churches trail starts at Kingscourt and ends in County Monaghan at the amazing tin church of Laragh.
  • Our first driving Whodunit in County Kildare is the Clane-Maynooth Trail.
  • The Cooley Peninsula trail starts at Newry and ends near Dundalk, with beautiful coastal scenery.
  • The Diamond Trail starts near Loughgall and ends at historic Tynan village.
  • Our Glenshane-Heaney Trail hops between Mid Ulster and County Derry to visit numerous historic sites with stunning countryside!
  • The Hillsborough Trail starts at the forest park at Royal Hillsborough, ending nearby.
  • The Lecale Coast, starting at Maghera near Newcastle and ending in Ardglass, is jam-packed with historic sites!
  • The Lough Neagh trail explores the western side of the Lough from Oxford Island to historic Cranfield Church.
  • Our Lower Lough Erne Trail stops at numerous historic sites all around the lough; it starts / ends near Enniskillen.
  • Our Meath Murder Mystery starts at ancient Athboy, visiting some fabulous sites including Fore Abbey. A more recent launch is our Meath-Fingal Coast Trail that explores the coastline from Drogheda to Rush.
  • The Newry & Mourne area has several driving Whodunits – the Mourne Coast, Mourne Mountains, Slieve Croob, and Slieve Gullion trails. Our Newry Canal Trail murder mystery also starts on the outskirts of Newry.
  • Our Sperrins trail explores the many historic sites in this mountainous area.
  • The St Patrick’s Trail starts at historic Inch Abbey near Downpatrick and follows in the footsteps of St Patrick.
  • The Tassagh Trail starts at Markethill and ends at Darkley Wood with the fairies!
  • Our deluxe Torrent Trail starts at Dungannon and ends at Aughnacloy, with nearly 40 clues to solve!

Most clues are suitable for wheelchair users or those with prams as our detectives have determined accessible routes as far as possible. The amount of walking is usually less than on Walking Hunts and spread across several clue stops. Check individual trail pages for full details.

Note: if you live along the clue route of a Whodunit Hunt you fancy trying but it’s inconvenient to drive to the start, simply begin with the clue that is closest to you and, once you get to the end, drive to the start and solve the rest of the clues!

On Driving Whodunit Hunts, the majority of clues aren’t far from where you park, so an accompanying dog could be left in the car if you wish. Very occasionally, several clues are at one stop and in such cases it is best to take your pet with you – maybe your dog can help sniff out one or two clues! 🙂

See the map below for Whodunit Hunt locations – available driving murder mysteries are indicated by a purple car symbol. Those coloured orange are for future launch – if you’re interested in hearing about them, please contact us and we’ll email you when they’re available.

Use the card or Paypal link in the page of whichever Whodunit Hunt you are interested in to purchase it.

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Be Sherlock Holmes For A Day!

Looking for a fun and unique outdoor adventure? Whether you’re planning a day out with friends, family, or even a date, Whodunit Hunt trails offer the perfect mix of mystery, exploration, and excitement.

Love playing Cluedo ®? Ever imagined yourself as Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple? Or just like doing fun activities outdoors? If so, we think you’ll love solving our outdoor murder mysteries!

What’s A Whodunit Hunt?

A Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided outdoor murder mystery trail that takes you on a fascinating journey through places rich in history, culture, and natural beauty! Solve clues to identify the guilty suspect who murdered the poor victim, the weapon they used, and the crime scene location. Think Cluedo® but outdoors… with fun and fresh air, a bit of exercise, and an exciting way to discover new places. You might even stumble upon hidden gems right on your doorstep! Or make sightseeing even more fun when visiting a new area – our Whodunit trails are a great way of seeing lots of great places without you needing to do the research!

How It Works

  • Choose your trail – pick from a variety of locations across Ireland, each with unique clues and routes. Over 70 available!
  • Follow the directions – we provide step-by-step instructions so no map is needed!
  • Solve the mystery – work through the clues to identify the suspect, weapon, and crime scene location. If you get stuck, use our email clue help service.
  • Submit your answer to the Superintendent to see if you’ve cracked the case. If you have, you’ll be entered into our prize draws!
  • Once you’ve bought a trail you can do it on any day that suits you!

Types Of Clues You’ll Solve

Suspect clues – find names on signs, grave stones, or landmarks; some may even be anagrams!

Weapon Clues – eliminate weapons based on two-digit evidence IDs: this may relate to a date, a measurement … or a simple maths sum!

Location Clues – rather than a room, as with Cluedo®, identify real-world locations such as a museum or a coffee shop.

SS Drogheda JFor an extra challenge, keep an eye out to find four Super Sleuth picture clues for an extra entry into our prize draws! But you don’t need to find them to solve the murder mystery.

Where Are Our Whodunit Hunts?

Whodunit Hunts are across Ireland, both north and south of the border, each of them unique. We already have trails in many counties, and our detectives are busy gathering clues for even more locations and counties!

Our Walking Whodunit Hunts are at a single place – on foot at a city, town, or a village. There’s even an indoor one now!

On Driving Whodunit Hunts, travel between multiple locations by car… or bike for fit cyclists!

Use the options under the ‘Buy & Explore’ menu for details on (and to order) a Whodunit Hunt, with a map to find one at a place that you fancy exploring.

Need More Information?

See our FAQs page for common questions, explore our website, or get in touch with any queries on the Contact Us page.

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We’re proud to be listed on Discover Northern Ireland, many regional NI sites, www.visitlouth.ie, and monaghantourism.com.

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