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 in Castlewellan lake but evidence tells us the murder was committed elsewhere… but where?

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  • 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.
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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.

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 historic 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.
  • This Whodunit Hunt has 28 clues in a booklet with extra information not seen elsewhere in the village.
  • Allow 1½ – 2 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding any stops for refreshment. The National Trust’s Rowallane Gardens is at the village outskirts nearby if you have time to extend your visit.
  • 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.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

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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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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.
  • 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 here… and someone who made their home in a cave!
  • The clue route is almost 2 ½ miles / 4 km. Previous sleuths attempting this trail report that it is ‘dog-friendly’!
  • The Whodunit Hunt booklet is packed with 30 clues as well as several pieces of historical and tourism trivia.
  • Allow two hours to solve the case, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines.
  • Refreshments – there are a number of cafes, coffee shops, and convenience stores in Whitehead.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

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The starting point is in the car park at the end of the Old Castle Road, 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 advise that the evidence trail starts in Restrevor.
  • The Mourne Coast Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts at Restrevor and ends on the outskirts of Newcastle.
  • The route includes sites spanning a broad period of history as far back as 5,000 years ago!! See an old castle, a mill, and a neolithic tomb, visit the seaside, read tales of smugglers and ghosts, and learn about the evolution of Kilkeel as a major port. En route enjoy lovely coastal and mountain scenery too.
  • The driving route is 33 miles / 50 km.
  • There is generally moderate walking at all clue stops, approx 2 ¼ miles / 3 ¾ km in total.
  • Allow four hours to solve this Whodunit Hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – the walking terrain is mostly quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes and no steps.
  • For refreshments, you will pass 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 was dumped outside the gates of Mount Stewart, where he worked in the gardens, but we’re sure he was murdered elsewhere. Our best investigator is struggling to process the mountain of evidence and needs your help to solve this murder case.
  • The Ards Peninsula Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, deluxe driving murder mystery trail… our most popular driving trail!
  • The route includes sights as old as 1,300 years! You’ll see the only working windmill and first port in Northern Ireland, old castles, impressive Grey Abbey and a much older well. Also 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 / 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 info! Set aside most of a day (allow six hours) to complete this Whodunit, excluding refreshment stops. What a great value day out for a whole family or group!
  • Accessibility – the walking terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes. Any steps can be avoided using ramps / alternative routes.
  • For refreshments, you will pass coffee shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and stores along the route.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

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The starting point is in the Ballyholme area of East Bangor, shown below; it ends at Greyabbey.

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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, 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!!
  • 27 clues to solve with stacks of extra historical info 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.
  • Allow at least four hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where clues are found.
  • Main refreshment options are in Caledon, Moy, and the cafe at Benburb priory.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

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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 6 km / 3.7 miles. This is a longer walk than almost all of our murder mystery trails, as the ruined cathedral is along the pleasant river walk away from the town centre, so we have provided instructions in the Whodunit Hunt 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.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

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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. We 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 historic focal point 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 about 3 km / 1.9 miles.
  • This Whodunit trail is packed with over 30 clues as well as several pieces of historical trivia.
  • Allow 1 ½ – 2 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is a generally quite flat route, with no steps.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

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

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Glaslough

Who Got Lochlan In Glaslough?

Local lad Loughlan has alas been murdered in the lovely little historic village of Glaslough. We recommend you start your murder trail at the Castle Leslie exit as his body was found there, however detectives think the murder may have been carried out elsewhere.
  • St Salvators Church Glaslough (C) Andrea M 2023 - WebThe Glaslough Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Glaslough is a pretty little village with a LOT of history, dominated by that of the Castle Leslie estate! Along the clue trail you’ll see a number of historical sites, learn about the village’s railway history, find out about the many famous people who have visited the castle, and much more!
  • The route is almost 2 ¼ km / 1½ miles, and starts/ends at the exit to the Castle Leslie estate.
  • Whodunit Hunt booklet packed with 27 clues as well as several pieces of historical trivia… and ghost stories too!
  • Allow about two hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is a generally fairly flat route, with no steps and only moderate inclines.
  • Refreshments – there is a good coffee shop on the main street, while more upmarket fare (including delicious afternoon tea, which should be booked the day before) can be found at Castle Leslie.

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The starting point is on the main street beside the marker shown below:

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Bangor

Who Bumped Off Barry In Bangor?

Poor Barry Mulholland has been found murdered in Bangor! Our detective is struggling to tie up the loose ends of the case and needs your help to solve the murder. Barry’s body was found outside the castle, where he often walked his dog, but we’re undecided as to whether the murder was committed there; we’ve ruled out the dog as a suspect though!

30/06/26: new version available!

  • Bangor Abbey (C) Andrea M 2023The Bangor Whodunit Hunt is our most popular self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Bangor may be known as a touristy seaside town, but it has a lot of historical sites with the town’s origins dating back over 1400 years! Along the clue trail you’ll see Bangor Castle, learn of the saints responsible for the early settlement of Bangor, see vibrant street murals and a gun from a World War II U-boat… and much more!
  • The route is about 2 ½ miles / 4 km, and starts/ends at the railway station’s park & ride car park (see map below).
  • Whodunit Hunt booklet packed with over 30 clues to solve and lots of extra historical trivia not found en-route.
  • Allow 2 ½ hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – the route is generally quite flat, although some streets have moderate inclines. There are no steps that must be navigated.
  • Refreshments – there are coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and stores along the route.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

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