Castlewellan

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.

Note, we recommend completing this particular Whodunit Hunt by the end of October as some of the info signs at Castlewellan Forest park may then be changing.

  • 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 27 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 at Lower Square, shown in the map below.

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Saintfield

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.

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  • 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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Loughgall

Who Killed Laura in Loughgall?

Laura Masterton has been found murdered in the historic village of Loughgall. Our best team of investigators are struggling to conclude the case and thus need your help to solve the murder. Although Laura’s body was found at the football club, it’s obvious to detectives that she was murdered elsewhere.
  • The Loughgall Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, there-and-back murder mystery trail on foot.
  • Loughgall is a lovely, quaint village in Northern Ireland’s apple growing area. You’ll learn about the apple industry as the evidence trail takes you into Loughgall Country Park, and will see numerous historical buildings along the main street including a ruined church and the old schools.
  • The clue route is approximately 1 ½ miles, or about 2 ½ km. It starts/ends at St Luke’s Church.
  • This Whodunit trail is packed with 28 clues and lots of pieces of historical information.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is around two hours, excluding any stops for refreshment. You can extend your stay in the village with a walk in the country park.
  • Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines.
  • Refreshments – there is a convenience store, also a coffee shop but it is open only some days of the week. In warmer months there are snack options in the country park too.

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The starting point is shown in the map below, with parking on the side road just opposite:

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Whitehead

Who Whacked William in Whitehead?

William White has been found murdered in the old coastal town of Whitehead and our investigators have uncovered very few leads. Therefore, we desperately need your help to solve the murder. Although William’s body was found on the beach, our detective team believe this was not where the murder was committed.
  • The Whitehead Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Along the clue route you will discover many interesting sights, both historic and modern, in this quaint seaside village. Learn about its railway history, the evolution of its tourism industry, and several of the characters who shaped it. See a castle, read about a pop star who used to live in Whitehead… and someone who made their home in a cave!
  • The clue route around Whitehead is almost 2 ½ miles, or about 4 km. It starts/ends in the car park at the end of the Old Castle Road.
  • The Whodunit Hunt booklet is packed with 30 clues as well as several pieces of historical and tourism trivia.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is two hours, excluding any stops for refreshment.
  • Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines. Previous sleuths attempting this trail report that it is ‘dog-friendly’!
  • Refreshments – there are a number of cafes, coffee shops, and convenience stores in Whitehead.

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The starting point is shown in the map below.

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Mourne Coast

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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Ards Peninsula

Who Archived Andy At The Ards Peninsula?

Andy Pennant’s body has been found dumped outside the gates of Mount Stewart on the Ards Peninsula but we’re sure he was murdered elsewhere. Our best investigator is struggling to get to the bottom of the mountain of evidence collected and thus needs your help to solve the murder.
  • The Ards Peninsula Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, deluxe driving murder mystery trail. The clue trail starts at St Columbanus Church in Bangor and ends at Greyabbey.
  • The route includes sights as old as 1,300 years! You’ll visit the only working windmill and the first port in Northern Ireland, see old castles, impressive Grey Abbey and a much older well, stop at Ireland’s most easterly point, and learn about the evolution of this beautiful area and some of the key figures that shaped it!
  • The clue route is 50 miles, or about 80 km. There is generally moderate walking, just over 3 miles / 5 km in total across all clues.
  • This deluxe Whodunit Hunt is jam packed with 42 clues to solve in a booklet containing a dozen extra pieces of historical and/or tourist information! You’ll need to set aside most of a day (we suggest allowing at least six hours) to complete this Whodunit, excluding refreshment stops. Great value for hours of fun!
  • Accessibility – once out of your vehicle the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes. Any steps can be avoided by taking ramps / alternative routes.
  • For refreshments, you will pass a number of coffee shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and stores along the route.

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The starting point is in the Ballyholme area of East Bangor is shown below:

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Diamond Trail

Who Did Away With Danny Diamond?

Danny Diamond’s body has been ironically found at the Battle Of The Diamond memorial. Our best investigator is struggling to get to the bottom of the mountain of evidence that was collected and thus needs your help to solve the murder.
  • The Diamond Trail Whodunit Hunt starts at the Battle Of The Diamond memorial near Loughgall and ends at historic Tynan village.
  • This is a self-guided, non-circular driving murder mystery trail.
  • Visit an old mansion house and gardens, ancient Irish crosses, pretty villages, and learn about key figures in their history. You’ll see a castle, a tiny graveyard, enjoy a pleasant river walk… and more!!
  • There are 27 clues to solve with stacks of extra historical information about various sites squeezed into this Whodunit booklet!
  • The driving route is only 26 miles, or 42km, from the start to the end point!! There is almost 3 miles / 5 km of walking in total during this Hunt, spread across all of the clues.
  • We suggest allowing at least four hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where the clues are to be found. Sensible shoes for some clues are strongly recommended.
  • Main refreshment options are in Caledon, Moy, and the cafe at Benburb priory.

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The starting point is near Dan Winter’s Cottage, shown in the map below:

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Trim

Who Topped Trisha In Trim?

Poor Trisha McDermott has been found murdered in the historic town of Trim and even our best investigators are struggling to tie leads together and thus need your help to solve the murder. Trisha’s body was found on Navan Gate and although detectives suspect she was murdered elsewhere they consider this is a good place to start looking for clues.
  • The Trim Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Trim is a very historic place, in fact it has more medieval buildings than any other place in Ireland! Along the clue trail you’ll see the impressive Trim Castle, ruins of abbeys and a cathedral, learn about the Tomb Of The Jealous Man & Woman, and find out much more about this fascinating town!
  • The route is almost 3.7 miles, or about 6 km, and starts/ends on Navan Gate, as shown in the map below. This is a longer walk than almost all of our Whodunits, as the ruined cathedral is along the pleasant river walk away from the town centre, so we have provided instructions in the murder mystery booklet to reduce the walking distance if required.
  • The Whodunit Hunt booklet is packed with 30 clues to solve and nine pieces of extra historical information about the town and the sights you come across!
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is at least three hours, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is a generally quite flat route, but there are a small number of steps to navigate at/near the old cathedral site.
  • Refreshments – there are assorted places available, including coffee shops and bars.

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The starting point is shown in the map below, with free parking nearby on this street.

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Dromiskin

Who Dispatched Donal In Dromiskin?

Donal Rafferty has been found murdered in the lovely village of Dromiskin and we desperately need your help to solve the murder as detectives are struggling to tie up the loose ends of the case. Although Donal’s body was found at the petrol station, this is not where the murder was committed and so the murder trail starts at the old monastic and round tower site.
  • Dromiskin Monastic Site (c) 2023 Andrea MThe Dromiskin Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Dromiskin is a pretty little village with much history to discover! The focal point of its history is the monastic site, over 1,200 years old, with its tall round tower, ruined church, and old Irish Cross. Along the clue trail you’ll see numerous historical references, learn about the village’s railway heritage and the famous people who have come from here, and much more!
  • The route is 1.9 miles, or about 3 km, and starts/ends at the car park beside the monastic site, shown in the map below.
  • This Whodunit trail is packed with over 30 clues as well as several pieces of historical information.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is about two hours, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is a generally quite flat route, with no steps.
  • Refreshments – there is a petrol station with a well stocked shop, with coffee and hot food facilities.

The starting point is shown in the map below, with free car parking there.

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Carrickfergus

Who Culled Carrie In Carrickfergus?

The body of Carrie Musgrave has been found in Carrickfergus and we need your help to confirm our suspicions about the murder. Although Carrie’s body was found at the base of the castle walls, she didn’t fall and we don’t believe this was where the murder was committed either. Only by following the clue trail can the circumstances of her death be revealed…
  • Carrickfergus Castle (C) 2023 Andrea M - WebThis is a self-guided, circular walking Whodunit Hunt murder mystery trail.
  • Carrickfergus has a long history, having been inhabited as a town for around 850 years! The shoreline is dominated by the impressive castle, but there is much more to see. Along the clue trail you’ll learn about the town’s rise as a port, how it was surrounded by over a kilometre of walls (which you’ll see the remains of), learn about the part Edward & Robert The Bruce played in its history, see an historic church… and more!
  • The route is approximately 2 miles / 3 km and starts/ends at the free car park next to the castle.
  • This Whodunit trail is crammed with 32 clues as well as several pieces of historical information and ghost stories too!
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is 2-3 hours, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is generally a fairly flat route, with only occasional moderate inclines and no steps to navigate.

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The starting point of this Whodunit Hunt is at the big car park beside Carrickfergus Castle:

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