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Walking Hunts

detective clipart lady 2Walking Whodunit Hunts are our 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 a significant amount of history to uncover, show you some grand and impressive architecture, and many will reveal quite surprising facts linked to both places and the people that shaped them!

The places listed (ordered by county) below all have single-location murder mystery trails outstanding with our detectives for you to solve… or maybe we just think they’re outstanding trails! 🙂 Click on any location link for more detail.

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

The vast majority of clues on our Whodunit Hunts are accessible by those with prams and wheelchair users, as our detectives have determined routes for more thorough clue investigation with as few steps as possible. Check the applicable Whodunit Hunt description page(s) for full details, which give an indication of any access issues.

See the map below for all of our Whodunit murder mysteries. Walking Whodunits already available are indicated by a black walker/runner symbol. Pipeline walking Whodunits are coloured blue – if you are interested in one or more of these then please contact us and we will let you know when they are available.

Click here (or in the menu) to buy a Whodunit Hunt.

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Driving Hunts

driving direcionsIf you have access to a vehicle / motorbike (or are a super cyclist) then try one of our multi-location driving Whodunit Hunts! They all take you to several interesting places, include lovely scenery, and reveal much history along the way. Some are circular routes (i.e. starting and ending at the same place, or nearby) while others are linear. Directions are given as you progress along the route, though sometimes you’ll have to keep your spy senses on the lookout for signs to navigate to a destination!

We have 26 Driving Whodunit Hunts currently available, with many more in the pipeline (some coming soon). Click on a location link of those already available for more detail:

  • In County Antrim are three driving Whodunits – the Antrim Coast trail (starting at Larne), our new Antrim Castles trail (starting in 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) and ends near Navan.
  • Our 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 at Lordship, near Dundalk.
  • 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!
  • Our trail around Lough Neagh starts at Oxford Island, exploring the western side of the Lough to Cranfield Church.
  • Our Lower Lough Erne Trail stops at numerous historic sites all around the lough; it starts and ends near Enniskillen.
  • Our Meath Murder Mystery starts near Athboy and ends at Kells, visiting some fabulous sites including Fore Abbey.
  • 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 moutain area.
  • The St Patrick’s Trail starts at historic Inch Abbey near Downpatrick.
  • 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!

As with Walking Hunts, the majority of clues on driving Whodunits are accessible for wheelchair users, or those with prams, as our detectives have determined routes with as few steps as possible. The amount of walking on a Driving Hunt is usually less than Walking Hunts and is also spread across a number of clue stops. Check individual Whodunit Hunt pages for full details (click on any link above, or in the map) for any access restrictions or mobility requirements.

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 available are indicated by a purple car symbol. Those coloured orange on the map are in the pipeline for the next 12 months – if you are interested in hearing about these, then please contact us and we can email you as soon as they are available.

Click here (or on the ‘Buy & Explore’ menu option) to order a Whodunit Hunt.

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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 information 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 Cluedo® room, identify real-world locations such as a museum or a cafe.

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.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram where we post about new trails and share exclusive special offers and competitions that you won’t want to miss!!

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.