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Cooley Peninsula

Who Clobbered Colin At The Cooley Peninsula?

Colin O’Brien has been found murdered in the village car park of Carlingford, though it is believed this was not where the murder was committed. Our best investigators have uncovered few leads and need your help to solve the murder. 
  • The Cooley Peninsula Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts beside Newry’s Quays shopping centre and ends at the village of Lordship near Dundalk.
  • The Cooley Peninsula has a wealth of history to discover, including maritime disasters, castles and a priory, and the people (some of royal heritage) that have shaped the area’s history. You will also visit a site of great religious significance, see much wonderful scenery… and more!
  • The clue route is only 19 miles, or about 31km, plus return to Newry/home. There is generally moderate walking, mostly in Carlingford where you have 0.9 miles / 1.4 km to cover.
  • The recommended time to solve this murder mystery hunt, excluding refreshment stops, is 3-4 hours.
  • 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 a lovely tea room with many irresistible cakes, convenience stores, as well as a number of bars and restaurants along the route – our recommendations are in Carlingford.

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The starting point is beside the Quays in Newry, as shown below; you start by heading south along Albert Basin.

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Dundalk

Who Dispatched Donald in Dundalk?

Donald McClintock has been found murdered in Dundalk. His body was found at the gates of St Patrick’s Cathedral, but we consider that he was likely murdered elsewhere. Even our best team of investigators are struggling to make sense of the evidence gathered and need your help to solve the case.
  • The Dundalk Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail. It starts at Kelly Memorial beside the cathedral, and ends nearby.
  • Dundalk has a huge amount of history that you can discover while hunting for clues, some dating back to the 13th Century! See a ruined windmill, a magnificent cathedral and many other historic buildings, as well as learning about people involved in the town’s history. You’ll also see a peace garden, the distant scenery of the Cooley Mountains… and more!
  • The clue route is 2 ¼ miles, or about 3 ½ km.
  • The recommended time to solve this murder mystery hunt, excluding refreshment stops, is about three hours.
  • Accessibility – this is a flat route, with no steps.
  • For refreshments, you will pass coffee shops and convenience stores as well as a number of bars and restaurants along the route.

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The starting point is Kelly’s Monument near the cathedral, shown in the map below.

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Moira

Who Murdered Moira in Moira?

Moira Gorman has been found murdered at the railway station just outside the pretty town of Moira, though there is no sign that this was where the crime was committed. Even our best team of investigators have uncovered few leads and need your help to solve the murder.
  • The Moira Whodunit Hunt starts and ends at the car park situated off Main Street, marking one of the entrances to Moira Demesne.
  • This is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Explore this pretty village as you hunt for clues. Admire seasonal flower displays that have made Moira a frequent winner of Ulster In Bloom, learn about the man who shaped Moira hundreds of years ago into the village you see today, find out about the linen and quarrying industries of the area… and more! Almost 30 clues to solve!
  • The route is 2 ½ miles, or about 4 km.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops, is 2-3 hours.
  • Accessibility – this is a generally flat route, with little in the way of gradient and no steps.
  • Refreshments – you will be spoilt for choice in Moira, which has an abundance of excellent coffee shops, restaurants, and cafes. We like Fine on the main street for good value lunches

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The entrance to the Moira Park Demesne for the starting point is opposite the point shown in the map below:

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Slieve Gullion

Who Slaughtered Steven Gray In The Slieve Gullion Area?

Steven Gray has been found murdered at Meigh, near Newry, but it is believed he was killed elsewhere. Even our best team of investigators have uncovered very few leads and thus need your help to solve the murder.

Standard and deluxe length versions now available!!

  • The Slieve Gullion Whodunit Hunt starts at Derrymore House, near Newry.
  • This is a self-guided, circular driving murder mystery trail.
  • You’ll see super mountain scenery as you drive around the Ring Of Gullion area. Also learn about the area’s past linen industry, visit a National Trust woodland house, an ancient church and significant monastic site, a nelithic tomb dating back thousands of years… and more!
  • Having created the new standard trail version we’ve even squeezed in an extra optional site to see en-route in both versions of this murder mystery, the tripod dolmen shown in the top photo! You can read about this tomb here.
  • The standard version of this trail has a route of only 19 miles, or 31 km! The recommended time to solve the case is 3-4 hours.
  • There is about 2½ miles / 4 km of walking in total, spread across numerous clue stops along the route.
  • The deluxe version of this trail also visits a graveyard where the brother of Robert The Bruce is buried, a ruined castle, and a holy shrine – it has 39 clues in a bumper-sized booklet that we suggest allowing at least five hours to solve. The deluxe route is about 40 miles / 64 km with an extra ½ mile of walking.
  • Accessibility – it is mostly fairly flat where the clues are to be found.
  • There are several bars, cafes, coffee shops, and convenience stores along the route.
  • Note: in April 2024 a parking charge of £5 was introduced by Slieve Gullion Forest Park. It is possible to avoid this with additional walking (and we’ve given instructions in the booklet if necessary), but for all this investigative fun we think that this fee on top of the price of the Whodunit booklet is still incredible value!

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The starting point is shown in the map below:

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Mourne Mountains

Who Massacred Martin In The Mourne Mountains?

Martin McIntyre has been found murdered in the main village car park of Restrevor, County Down, though it is considered that the murder was not committed here and may have occurred somewhere outside of the village. Investigators have uncovered few leads and need your help to solve the murder.
  • This Mourne Mountains Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts at Narrow Water Castle near Warrenpoint and ends at Bryansford, near Newcastle.
  • See superb scenery in the Carlingford Lough and Mourne Mountains areas while learning about the history of the towns and villages en-route, established hundreds of years ago, and the people that helped shape them. Along the way you’ll see a castle, an ancient Irish Cross, a ruined church, a neolithic tomb… and more!
  • Over 30 clues to solve in a booklet that includes extra historical and tourist information!
  • The driving route is only 23 miles, or 37 km, from the start to the end point.
  • There is about 1 ¼ miles / 2 km of walking in total, spread across the various clue stops of the route. At the end there is the opportunity to have a walk in beautiful Tollymore Forest Park, if time allows.
  • We suggest allowing 3-4 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – it is fairly flat where all of the clues are to be found.

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The starting point is shown in the map below:

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Rathfriland

Who Offed Raymond In Rathfriland?

Raymond McKnight has been found murdered in the historic hilltop town of Rathfriland, County Down. Although his body was found at the bus depot, we believe that this was not where the murder occurred. Our investigators are under pressure to make progress solving the crime, and thus urgently need your help. 
  • The Rathfriland Whodunit Hunt starts and ends at the town’s main bus terminus and car park where there is unlimited-time free car parking; see map below.
  • This is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Learn about the surprising amount of history that this little town has to offer, with connections to another continent, a political figure, and history dating back hundreds of years when there was a castle at the highest point of the town.
  • The route is just under a mile, or about 1.5 km.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops, is about two hours.
  • Accessibility – this is mostly a fairly flat route, but there are some slight inclines and two short but fairly steep hills; there are no steps on the route.
  • Refreshments – Rathfriland has a few cafes and convenience stores; nearby Hilltown can provide more extensive options.

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Antrim Coast

Who Archived Ann At The Antrim Coast?

Ann Collins has been found murdered on the beach at Ballygally, Northern Ireland, although crime scene technicians concluded that she didn’t drown and was killed elsewhere. Our best investigators have uncovered few leads and thus need your help to solve the crime.
  • The Antrim Coast Whodunit Hunt starts at the junction of Tower Road in Larne and ends near Cushendall.
  • This is a self-guided, non-circular driving murder mystery trail.
  • Visit lovely villages and learn about key figures in the history of the area hundreds of years ago… and its geology tens of millions of years ago. See castles and towers, historic memorials and ruined churches, stunning coastline too… and even the Scottish coast on a clear day!
  • Over 30 clues to solve now we’ve squeezed even more fun into this Whodunit trail!
  • If you’re a Games Of Thrones fan, then there are two filming locations along the clue route to spot!
  • All of the sights to see are on a driving route of only 25 miles, or 40km, from the start to the end point! There is about 2 miles / 3km of walking in total during this Hunt, spread across all of the clues.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery from start to end points, excluding refreshment stops, is 4-5 hours.
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where the clues are to be found, however the last clue has quite a steep slope down to it which can be slippery after wet weather (though it has been recently improved); sensible shoes for this clue are therefore strongly recommended.
  • Note: if you live a way along the clue route and 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!


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The starting point is at the junction of Tower Road in Larne, County Antrim:

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Submit Answer

CASE SOLVED questionmarkOnce you’ve completed your Whodunit Hunt, submit your answer to the Superintendent using the below form and she’ll confirm whether you have solved the case! Every correct answer goes into our prize draws!

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FAQs

What Format Will I Get My Whodunit Hunt In?

downloadWe’ll email your Whodunit Hunt murder mystery as a PDF file – use it on your phone or tablet, or download and print it at home, work, or accommodation if you’re staying away. The document format is such that it prints like a booklet.

If you want us to print and post your Whodunit booklet an additional charge applies.

How Much Is A Whodunit Hunt? Do You Reward Great Detectives?

The cost of our Whodunit Hunt murder mysteries sent by email is:

  • Whodunit Hunt Taster and Young Kids Trails: £3.99,
  • Walking Whodunit Hunts: £6.99,
  • Standard Driving Whodunit Hunts: £7.99,
  • Deluxe Driving Whodunit Hunts: £8.99.

If you successfully solve a Whodunit Hunt we’ll enter you into our prize draws! Solving Super Sleuth clues gets you an extra entry! If you’re on our email list you’ll receive special periodic discounts too.

Does A Whodunit Have To Be Done On A Particular Date?

No! You can do your Whodunit Hunt on any day that you wish (excluding Christmas Day & New Years Day)! If you pay by card the tourism platform that we use asks the customer to pick a date in a schedule, but this is irrelevant for our trails so please be assured you can do your trail whenever is convenient to you! However, we do advise to complete your Whodunit Hunt within six months of buying it in case of signage changes.

What Is The Distance Of The Clue Route? How Long Will It Take?

tortoise hare 2In the details of each murder mystery, both online and in the booklet, we tell you the distance in miles / kilometres and also give an idea how long it is likely to take to finish it (excluding refreshment stops). But it is NOT a race, just enjoy it at your own pace, that’s what’s so great about a self-guided trail!

Are Whodunits Just For Families With Children?

Absolutely not! We generally say anyone aged 8-88 can have a go, provided that mobility allows… and we know that children aged 8 have enjoyed our trails. We know that both families and small groups of adults have done them and love them! All you need is an appetite for fresh air and fun!

Note, we’ve recently launched a Whodunit Hunt ‘magical’ trail suitable for ages below 8! Click here if this is of interest.

Are Whodunits A Seasonal Activity?

Absolutely not! All of them can be done on any day of the year except 25th/26th December and 1st January (when certain parks, etc. may be closed). Whatever the time of year, just dress to suit the conditions. In autumn/winter it can be difficult to get motivated to get outside… but fresh air is always good for our health, so what better reason to get outside than doing something fun, exploring an area and discovering something new! Our driving Whodunit Hunts are particularly good if rain showers are forecast, just hide in the car or be driving to your next clues as the rain passes through! We recommend taking a clear folder for your booklet when rain is likely.

Note, we also recommend doing all of our Whodunit Hunts in daylight, not just for personal safety but also because some clues may be inaccessible (e.g. if a park is locked) or hard to see.

girl-wheelchairAre Clue Routes Suitable For Those With Prams Or Mobility Issues?

As far as possible, detectives have tried to ensure that all Whodunit Hunt routes have very few, if any, steps, and generally don’t have significant inclines. The details for each Whodunit Hunt will indicate any specific access restrictions or mobility requirements.

What If We Get Stuck On A Clue?

need helpWhodunit Hunt HQ will supply the answer to up to three clues if you get stuck. Simply email us (to the dedicated clue-help address stated in your booklet) with your unique Whodunit ID and the clue you’re stuck on and get a reply with the answer. We do this as sometimes signs disappear or get vandalised… but we also really do want you to succeed! But you’re on your own for the Super Sleuth picture clues!

But don’t worry if any data/email-accessibility issues mean that you can’t cross off a clue at the time, as you don’t need to solve one clue before solving any remaining clues.

Any More Questions?

Please contact us using the enquiry form on the Contact Us page.

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Buy & Explore

The map at the bottom of the page and on walking / driving pages shows available Whodunit Hunts.

private detectiveOur murder mystery trail booklets sent by email cost:

  • Mini Taster and Young Kids Whodunit Hunts: £3.99,
  • Walking Whodunit Hunts: £6.99,
  • Driving Whodunit Hunts (standard length): £7.99,
  • Deluxe Driving Whodunit Hunts: £8.99.

For pricing in Euro or other currencies see Paypal comment below. To have a Whodunit Hunt booklet printed and posted a £1.95 cost applies if you live in the UK, £3.60 for ROI addresses – reduced postage applies for multi-purchases!

For a unique present, buy a gift voucher! Multi-trail vouchers available too, giving you a discount!

You can pay for ALL Whodunit Hunts by credit / debit / AMEX card! Just visit the webpage for the trail that you want to buy and click the card link near the bottom of the page!

To buy multiple copies of a Whodunit Hunt at a discount for teams to ‘compete’ (e.g. hen/stag day, team building or college event, etc) see our Team Events page!

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