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Walking Hunts

detective clipart lady 2 Walking Whodunit Hunts are single-location murder mystery trails where you explore a village or an area of a town or city in search of clues to solve a crime. All have much history to uncover, show you grand and impressive architecture, and many reveal surprising facts about both places and the people that shaped them!

The places listed below (by county) all have single-location walking murder mystery trails for you to solve. Click any location link for more detail. Map available at the bottom of the page to locate trails in a particular area too.

In County Antrim are Ballymena, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus, Lisburn, Randalstown and Whitehead Whodunits… and our popular recent launch in Glenarm!
On the North Antrim coast are Ballycastle and Portrush Whodunit Hunts.
In Belfast itself are Belfast City Centre and Titanic Quarter trails, as well as the Europa taster trail if you’re short on time. We recently launched the Queen’s Quarter Trail around the university area too.
Armagh City, Loughgall, and Lurgan trails in County Armagh.
Belturbet and Cavan Town in County Cavan.
In County Derry are trails at Derry and former market town Moneymore.
In County Donegal is the Donegal town Whodunit Hunt.
In County Down you’re spoilt for choice! There are walking Whodunits in Banbridge, Castlewellan, Dromore, Moira, Newcastle, Newry as well as nearby Derrymore Estate, Rathfriland, Royal Hillsborough and Saintfield … and if you’re short on time try our Newry Taster Trail!
We’ve also just launched an indoor Whodunit Hunt at Downpatrick’s Down County Museum.
In North Down are trails at Bangor and Holywood, and a new taster trail at Newtownards!
In County Fermanagh is the Enniskillen Whodunit Hunt.
Ardee, Drogheda, Dromiskin and Dundalk trails available in County Louth.
Kells, Navan and Trim in County Meath.
Castleblaney, Clones, Glaslough and Monaghan trails are in County Monaghan.
In County Sligo is our Sligo Town walking trail.
In County Tyrone you can find walking Whodunits at Caledon, Omagh, and our recent launch at Dungannon.

There are more walking Whodunit Hunts in the pipeline too, including Galway City, Kilkenny, and a very unique trail in Dublin!

The vast majority of Whodunit Hunt clues are accessible by those with prams and wheelchair users, as we’ve determined routes for evidence investigation with as few steps as possible. Check the applicable Whodunit Hunt page(s) for full details, which indicate any accessability issues.

The map below shows all of our murder mystery trails, as well as our new kids trails. Walking murder mystery trails available are indicated by a black walker/runner symbol and indoor trails with a green building. Kids trails are indicated by a yellow star. Pipeline walking Whodunits are blue – if you’re interested in one of these, please contact us and we’ll tell 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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Buy & Explore

The map below and on walking / driving pages shows available Whodunit Hunts.

private detective Our murder mystery trail booklets sent by email cost:

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 / combined postage for multi-purchases (e.g. postage free for a second trail)!

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

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

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

The photo shows an example booklet. If printing a booklet for the first time, this printing link gives guidance.

Fill in the form below only to pay by Paypal – we’ll email an invoice with instructions. (If your card isn’t in GBP, Paypal converts from your home-currency so you know you’re sending the correct amount).

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Driving Hunts

driving direcions If 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 30 Driving Whodunit Hunts available, with more in the pipeline. 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.

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.
If you want to start off small or are short on time try our Torr Road Taster 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. Our Ancient East Churches trail starts at Kingscourt and ends in County Monaghan at the amazing tin church of Laragh.
Our first Whodunit in County Kildare is the Clane-Maynooth driving 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.
In County Donegal there are now two recently launched driving Whodunits, the stunning Inishowen Peninsula and the Barnesmore Gap Trail.
Our Glenshane-Heaney Trail hops between Mid Ulster and County Derry to visit numerous historic sites with stunning countryside!
The Harry Ferguson Trail is a taster Whodunit Hunt (for if you’re short on time) which follows in the footsteps of the famous inventor.
The Lecale Coast Trail, 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.
Our Meath Abbey Trail starts at ancient Athboy, visiting 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 – Mourne Coast, Mourne Mountains, Slieve Croob, and Slieve Gullion trails. Our Newry Canal Trail murder mystery also starts on the outskirts of Newry.
The Sperrins trail explores the many historic sites in this mountainous area.
The St Patrick’s Trail starts at historic Inch Abbey, Downpatrick, and follows in the footsteps of St Patrick.
The Tassagh Trail starts at Markethill in County Armagh and ends at Darkley Wood with the fairies!
The Torrent Trail (named after the river) starts at Donaghmore, near Dungannon, and ends at Aughnacloy.

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 available Whodunit Hunts, with driving murder mysteries 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, unique, and great value 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 80 trails 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 J For 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. We’ve just launched two indoor trails at Down County Museum too! There’s also a mini magical mystery trail for young kids!

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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(c) 2023 – the term ‘Whodunit Hunt’, associated logo, website content, and all Hunt routes, ideas, photos, are all protected by copyright. Any copying, impersonation or distribution of anything embraced by our copyright is intellectual theft and therefore unlawful and illegal. Please respect the law as well as all of our hard work.