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Feedback Comments

See below for just some of the positive and real feedback we’ve received:

“Amazing way to spend a couple of hours with friends. Got our brains thinking and our feet moving. Would recommend to anyone.” – Susie J. (Portrush WH, Jul 26)

“Really enjoyed doing this with our 4 children aged 8-14 in a city not explored before! We’ve already recommended to friends and family… look forward to doing more in the future. Well done Whodunit!” – Alison (Armagh WH, Jul 26)

“Great fun. Accessible for all the family. Some directions were a tad unclear.” – Stephen T (Barnesmore Gap, Jul 26)

“Trail was amazing!” – Laura P. (Ards Peninsula WH, June 26)

“We had so much fun! It was interesting to see so many sights along the coast. Can’t wait to do another one!” – Eileen S, US Customer (Antrim Coast WH, June 26)

“Very interesting to learn local history while searching for clues, a very enjoyable experience.” – WB (Enniskillen WH, June 26)

“Great Whodunit and lovely to discover such a lovely river walk. Spreading the word on Whodunits as we go!” – Karen L. (Ballycastle WH, May 26)

“Brilliant day out overall!” – Jessica T (Hillsborough, May 26)

“Loved this walk around Portrush!” – SJM (Portrush WH, April 26)

“Very much fun! Thank you!” – US Customer (Randalstown WH, March 26)

“Was more informative than I thought it was going to be, which was a nice surprise. I really enjoyed it!” – Haley G. (Newtownards Taster WH, Feb 26)

“Another fantastic Whodunit Hunt. A great way to explore the town.” – Stan J (Clones Trail WH, Dec 25)

“Fantastic, it was something different and really enjoyable!” – S.A.E. (Dundalk WH, Nov 25)

“Good fun!” – SW Liz (Newcastle WH, Oct 25)

“Very good, enjoyed (doing a Whodunit Hunt) again” – Karen L. (Carrickfergus WH, Sep 25)

“Fantastic afternoon exploring Newcastle, really worth doing” – SJS (Newcastle WH, Sep 25)

“Fantastic seeing sites we’ve never seen in the area, learning about the history and having fun solving clues, will be doing more and will recommend to others!” – Gillian M (Ards Deluxe WH, Sep 25)

“Really enjoyable family activity and looking forward to the next one… thank you.” – Gareth (Newcastle WH, Sep 25)

“Great way to explore NI and see places you might never get to or even know existed!” – Karen D (Lecale Coast, Sep 25)

“We loved it! Great fun to complete and learn about places along the way. Can’t wait to do another trail soon!” – Michael G (Tassagh Trail WH, Aug 25)

“Really enjoyed it!” – Adeline J (Harry Ferguson Taster WH, Aug 25)

“We thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to doing more. Recommended to people on my travels.” – Karen L (Glenarm WH, Aug 25)

“This was so much fun for all the family!” – Hannah S (Lurgan WH, Aug 25)

“Fantastic Bank Holiday amusement!” – Paul J (Newcastle WH, Aug 25)

“We had a great day in Armagh. The game made it very interesting. Will do another hunt soon, thank you.” – William P (Armagh WH, Aug 25)

“Overall a lovely afternoon with the family including 7 and 9 year olds. First hunt and will definitely do more. Thanks!” – Corina W (Randalstown, Aug 25)

“Really enjoyed it! First time we’ve ever done one. Would definitely do again.” – Kerry Ann (Lecale Coast WH, July 25)

“Really, really enjoyed it, will definitely try more. Big hit with 8 year old.” – Toni R (Donegal WH, July 25)

“Very much fun! enjoyed it a lot.” – Svein F (Drogheda WH, July 25)

“Great idea and really well thought out. Spent a pleasant couple of hours with the family and dogs. Thank you!” – Dawn Marie (Newcastle WH, June 25)

“Very enjoyable! Good fun and good value for money.” – Patricia D. (Dundalk WH, June 25)

“Really enjoyed it… great way to explore a town and learn its history. It’s a great concept.” – Steve P. (Lurgan WH, June 25)

“Loved it!! Not too easy, not too tough.” – Caroline C. (Castleblaney WH, June 25)

“Had a beautiful day for it and loved the Hunt. Even learnt a few things along the way!” – Michele W (Randalstown WH, May 25)

“A great, informative afternoon on an accessible tour of this historic site.” – James T (Carrickfergus WH, May 25)

“The directions at the end got a little confusing.” – Francis (Mournes WH, May 25)

“Great fun, we had a blast! Will be doing more places.” – Paul B (Sligo WH, Apr 25)

“Great wee day out with the grandchildren.” – LM (Whitehead WH, Apr 25)

“Really good for a rainy day.” – Lois W (St Patrick’s Trail WH, Apr 25)

“Good length, not too difficult and dog friendly!” – Julieanne (Whitehead WH, Mar 25)

“Bought as a gift for my Mum… she absolutely loved it. So well thought out we highly recommend.” – Anna (Castlewellan WH, Mar 25)

“Loved doing this trail and shall definitely do more. It’s great to see these trails all over Ireland… thank you for creating these trails.” – Margi. D. (Bangor WH, Feb 25)

“We enjoyed our trail immensely! Great way to visit places and learn a bit more about the history of our little country.” – Karen D. (Tassagh Trail WH)

“Thoroughly enjoyed it, learned and saw things we would not have otherwise. Looking forward to doing more trails.” – Lynne H. (Bangor WH)

“This was out second Whodunit in a few weeks and can’t wait to try out more. Fun way to spend our day.” – Simon R. (Holywood WH)

“We really enjoyed your trail. Thank you!” – Cat (Bangor WH)

“Enjoyed being made to engage with locations and signage, being made to look at things that would have (otherwise) just passed by” – Karen S. (Deluxe Ards Peninsula WH)

“Really enjoyed the route… we were introduced to a number of new locations. Clues were fun and interesting, both for young and old” – Michelle (Lough Neagh)

“Really, really fun! Very enjoyable way to spend a Saturday afternoon, a nice walk too.” – Rose & Chris (Newry WH)

“Very fun and challenging!” – Helen S. (Belfast City WH)

“Very fun and the clues are great” – Sheryl C. (Newcastle WH)

“…loved to discover so many things about Ardee, it would encourage me to go back and explore more. Difficulty finding the place to park at the start.” – Wee. M

“Brilliant! Something different… discovered interesting places on our search.” – Rose & Chris (Tandragee Trail)

“Great way to spend the afternoon. Certainly tests the powers of observation!” – Detective Simerjan (Japanese Division) – 3 trails!

“…an entertaining few hours exploring a new town, especially with a purpose. Far more engaging than aimless wandering…” – Caoilfhinn (Belfast WH)

“Great fun!” – Lornah (Castlewellan WH)

“Fantastic!!! There is obviously a lot of work that has gone into this!” – Margaret

See map below of available Whodunit Hunts, and an indication of more coming soon. Use the ‘Buy & Explore’ menu options for more details and to buy a Whodunit Hunt.

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Banbridge

Who Obliterated Beth In Banbridge?

The body of Beth Cartwright has been found in Banbridge, and although her body was found in the river Bann we’re sure this wasn’t where the murder was committed. We desperately need your help to solve the murder as detectives can’t come to a conclusion.
  • The Banbridge Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Learn about the surprising amount of history that the town has to offer, which dates back several hundred years. You’ll find out about its railway history, an arctic explorer, the milling industry, and historical local characters.
  • The route is 2 ¼ miles, or about 3 ¾ km.
  • Allow two hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is a mostly fairly flat route, with no steps, but there are some inclines, notably downhill on Bridge Street.
  • Refreshments – there are restaurants, some great coffee shops, and bakeries on your clue hunt.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.

To pay using Paypal click here to order this trail.

The start / end point is at the town’s Tesco store on Castlewellan Road (where you park), shown below:

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Newry

Who Neutralised Natasha In Newry?

The body of new arrival to Newry Natasha Neblinski has been found with her neck broken. Although Natasha’s body was found outside the Quays shopping centre, it is believed this was not where the murder was committed. Detectives are struggling to tie up the loose ends of the case and thus need your help to solve the murder.
  • The Newry Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Newry has a history stretching back around 1,000 years! Despite being a busy city, you’ll come across numerous historic sites away from shopping centres, learn about the linen industry here, the canal, maritime disasters, characters who shaped Newry’s development… and more!
  • The clue route is about 2 miles / 3¼ km.
  • This murder mystery is jam packed with over 30 clues to solve in a booklet containing much extra historical trivia.
  • Allow 2 ½ hours to complete your clue hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is a generally flat route, and only one set of steps to access the cathedral.
  • Refreshments – you’ll pass several restaurants and cafes, some good coffee shops (our favourite is Grounded for yummy cakes and friendly service), and a bakery.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.

To pay using Paypal click here to order this trail.

The clue hunt starts / ends at the entrance to free Downshire car park, shown below:

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Ardee

Who Abrogated Artie’s Life in Ardee?

Artie Sullivan has been found murdered in Ardee. His body was found on the Riverway Walk, but we’re sure that he was murdered elsewhere. Our best team of investigators have uncovered few leads and thus need your help to solve the murder.

New improved trail route now available!

  • The Ardee Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Ardee is a very historic town dating back to the early 14th Century!! On your hunt for clues discover castles, old churches, and several other historic buildings too. Learn about the origins of Ardee town and epic Irish battles.
  • The route is 2 ¼ miles, or about 3 ½ km.
  • Allow about two hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is generally a flat route, with occasional moderate inclines but no steps.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here and type Ardee in the ‘Special Requests’ field on the purchase page.

To pay using Paypal click here to order this trail.

The starting point is shown in the map below.


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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.
  • Dundalk has a huge amount of history to be discovered while hunting for clues, some dating back to the 13th Century! See a ruined windmill, 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.
  • Allow 2 – 2½ hours to solve this murder mystery hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
  • 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.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here and type Dundalk in the ‘Special Requests’ field on the purchase page.

To pay using Paypal click here to order this trail.

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 is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • As you explore this pretty village hunting 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 / 4 km.
  • Allow two hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding several tempting refreshment stops.
  • 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.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.

To pay using Paypal click here to order this trail.

The entrance to the Moira Park Demesne is the clue hunt start/end point, opposite the point 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. 
  • 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 short route is just under a mile / 1.5 km.
  • Allow 1 ½ hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is mostly a fairly flat route, though there are some slight inclines and two short but fairly steep hills; there are no steps.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.

To pay using Paypal click here to order this trail.

The Rathfriland Whodunit Hunt starts/ends at the town’s main bus terminus and car park where there is unlimited-time free car parking; see map below:

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Lurgan

Who Liquidated Leonard in Lurgan?

Leonard McCloy has been found murdered at the railway station of Lurgan, although it is felt that this was not where the murder was committed. Our local detective in the town has been spending more time eating Ulster fries than trying to crack the case and so we need your help to solve the murder!
  • The Lurgan Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Discover the surprising amount of history that the town has to offer, including the impressively ornate Brownlow House and nearby park, learn of the town’s former significant linen industry, more than one world-record breaking sporting character… and more!
  • The route is 2 ½ miles, or about 4 km.
  • Allow 2 ½ – 3 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – this is a generally flat route, with little in the way of gradient and no steps.
  • Refreshments – there is quite a good lunch-time restaurant in Brownlow House; other options in the town.
  • NOTE: Brownlow House is closed Sundays and Mondays, so if doing the Lurgan Whodunit Hunt on these days you’d have to use at least one clue help (and possibly if the House gates are closed). Thus it’s preferable to do it on one of the other days of the week.

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.

To pay using Paypal click here to order this trail.

The starting point is at the car park at the end of Robert Street next to Lurgan Park:

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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 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… even the Scottish coast on a clear day!
  • Over 30 clues to solve now we’ve squeezed even more fun into this Whodunit trail!
  • Two filming locations along the clue route for Games Of Thrones fans to spot!
  • The driving route is only 25 miles / 40km! There is about 2 miles / 3 km of walking in total, spread across all clues.
  • Allow 4-5 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops… a great value day out!
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where clues are found. The last clue has quite a steep slope down to it, though it has been recently improved.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
  • 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!

To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.

To pay using Paypal click here to order this trail.


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

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Walking Hunts

detective clipart lady 2Walking 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!

Places listed below, by county, all have walking murder mystery trails for you to solve; click any location link for details. Or use the map at the bottom of the page to locate trails in a particular area.

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 and our kids trail. 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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