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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

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  3. The Dorsey (Na Doirse)

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

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  1. 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
  2. Newry Town Hall

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

    0.47 miles away
  3. Pat Jennings Statue

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

    0.48 miles away
  4. Ballymacdermot Court Tomb

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

    1.67 miles away
  5. Craigmore Viaduct

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

    1.98 miles away
  6. Derrymore House

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

    2.2 miles away
  7. 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
  8. Killevy (Killeavy) Old Churches

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

    3.65 miles away
  9. Clonlum Cairn

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

    4.07 miles away
  10. Clontygora Court Cairn

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

    4.12 miles away
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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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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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