Cooley Peninsula Whodunit Hunt

Albert Basin, Newry, County Down, BT34 2DF

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Self guided driving murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts around the Cooley Peninsula. The route starts at Albert Basin in Newry and heads along the Newry canal to Victoria Lock for clues before heading over the border to explore the historic sites around the Cooley Peninsula. Discover a wealth of history including maritime disasters, castles and a priory, the former railway, and the people that shaped the area’s history. 30 clues to solve, hours of fun!

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* Can be done on any day of the year!

What's Nearby

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle

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Lisleitrim Fort

Leisleitrim Fort is a fine example of a multivallate rath ( a rath with several banks and…

0.26 miles away
The Dorsey (Na Doirse)

Dating from the Iron Age period around 10 BC, the enclosure comprises two roughly…

0.26 miles away

Newry Cathedral of St Patrick and St Colman

This is undoubtedly the most commanding building in Newry and is arguably the most…

0.28 miles away
Newry Town Hall

Newry Town Hall hosts theatre performances, education programmes, local amateur groups,…

0.47 miles away
Pat Jennings Statue

Created by the incredibly talented sculptor Andy Edwards, the statue for Northern Ireland…

0.48 miles away
Ballymacdermot Court Tomb

Ballymacdermot Court Tomb, lying on the southern slopes of Ballymacdermot Mountain close…

1.67 miles away
Craigmore Viaduct

This 18 arch viaduct, close to Newry, is a prominent feature of the south Armagh…

1.98 miles away
Derrymore House

A National Trust Property, Derrymore House is an elegant thatched cottage that stands…

2.2 miles away
7 Mount Charles North Garden

A ¼ acre garden in a 19th century linen village. As the garden is divided into areas…

2.71 miles away
Killevy (Killeavy) Old Churches

The site contains two early churches situated back to back. Even earlier, it was the…

3.65 miles away
Clonlum Cairn

This unusual megalithic monument is set on the eastern edge of a low ridge, overlooked by…

4.07 miles away
Clontygora Court Cairn

Known locally as the ‘King’s Ring’, this court tomb has a prominent position in the…

4.12 miles away
Narrow Water Keep Warrenpoint

Excellent example of a tower-house and bawn built about 1568 at a point where the Newry…

4.78 miles away
Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

Follow Fionn's Giant Adventure (previously known as the Giant's Lair) at Slieve Gullion…

4.96 miles away
Slieve Gullion Scenic Forest Drive

Slieve Gullion Forest Drive is a magnificent 10km Scenic Forest Drive. A vehicle journey…

4.96 miles away

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Clue route starts at the Albert Basin beside the Quays in Newry

Public Transport Directions

This is a driving Whodunit Hunt trail and so your own vehicle/bike is essential. Linear clue route is 19 miles.

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