Driving Hunts

driving direcionsIf you have access to a vehicle / motorbike (or are a super cyclist) then try a multi-location driving Whodunit Hunt! They all take you to several amazing places, include lovely scenery, and reveal much history too. 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.

Note: if you live a way 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!

We have 27 Driving Whodunit Hunts currently available, with many more in the pipeline (some coming soon). Click on a location link of those available for more detail:

  • 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 that explores the southeast outer-Belfast area.
  • 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 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. We’ve also recently launched our Meath-Fingal Coast Trail that explores the coastline from Drogheda to Rush.
  • In the Newry & Mourne area are several driving Whodunits – the Mourne Coastal Trail, Mourne Mountains, Slieve Croob Trail, and the Slieve Gullion trail. 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 is spread across several clue stops. Check individual Whodunit Hunt pages for full details.

On Driving Whodunit Hunts, the majority of clues are not far from where you park, so if accompanied by a dog it can 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 – driving murder mysteries available are indicated by a purple car symbol. Those coloured orange are for future lauunch – if you’re interested in hearing about any of 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 60 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 location. If you get stuck, use our email help service for hints.
  • 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 with their own unique clues and routes. We already have trails in many counties, and our detectives are busy gathering clues for even more locations!

Our Walking Whodunit Hunts are at a single place – on foot at a city, town, or a village.

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.