• Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town Treasure Trail - story page
  • Portland - Castle & Chesil Beach Treasure Trail

    Can Betty Bite Back?

  • Track Down Clues & Solve Riddles in This Scavenger Quest
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Solve Clues & Reveal Hidden Stories in a Scavenger Hunt
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock the Secrets of a Thrilling Quest
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Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town

Ballycastle

Harbour, Friary & Town

Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town

Solve the mystery of the Ballycastle bistro burglary!

£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
8,000+ happy families

They are a really good and fun way to explore a new town or city, or your local area... Suitable for all ages. We are in our 70's.

– Laura Reeves

We were a group of 3 generations between 17 and 70ish – you really don't need to have children with you to enjoy these trails.

– Sarah Smith

Makes exploring towns really fun.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

Great little adventures... and at £10.99 they are good value.

– L Stewart

Fantastic time spent exploring, treasure hunting, seeing new places.

– Jane Stevens

We got to see new places and things you wouldn’t notice, if you were simply walking round.

– Laura Beale

Brilliant fun, covering all ages. I've done these alone, with my teen kids and even did one as a first date!

– Zara Lyford

A great way of visiting a place in a way you wouldn't normally.

– DaveB3650

You look at features of towns you don't normally notice.

– Rachel Hill

Enjoyable solving clues and going to places in the town which we never knew existed.

– Mr Stephen Parnell

An excellent way of exploring a new or familiar place.

– Lucien Riviere

We learnt new details about a location we thought we knew.

– Kate Hood

Explore Ballycastle Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

A family reading a Treasure Trails booklet together on a sunny street
  • Follow a carefully planned self-guided route through the area
  • Use real landmarks and features to crack around 18 clever clues
  • Notice fascinating features you'd normally walk straight past
  • Great fun for everyone from 6 to 106
  • Around 2 hours of exploring
    Around 2 miles of walking
  • One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

  1. 1. Choose how you want to explore

    Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.

  2. 2. Access it
    instantly

    Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.

  3. 3. Explore
    & solve

    Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.

  4. 4. Submit
    your answer

    Enter your final
    answer online to
    reveal the ending.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Ballycastle

Betty's Bites is the most famous bistro in all of Ballycastle, known for its mouth-watering local cuisine. But last night, disaster struck as the bistro was burgled! Who could have committed such a crime? Was it a rival restaurant, a dodgy diner, or a disgruntled employee?

Join Betty in her quest to uncover the truth and catch the cunning culprit! Your detective mystery investigation will take you through the charming seaside town of Ballycastle, from the bustling harbour to the sandy beach and out to the historic Bonmargy Friary. Along the way, you'll gather evidence and eliminate suspects, all while enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds of Ballycastle.

Treasure Hunt Through Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town

Calling all budding super sleuths! Prepare for an exciting self-guided treasure hunt through the picturesque town of Ballycastle. As you follow the trail, you'll discover sneaky clues hidden in the town's charming landmarks and buildings.

But beware, this terrible crime will leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Can you crack the clues and uncover the true identity of the crafty crook?

Join Betty and help solve the Ballycastle Bistro Burglary!

Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town
Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town
Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town
From the case file
Ballycastle - Harbour, Friary & Town

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Ballycastle Treasure Trail starts at:

Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd

Bayview Road

Ballycastle

Co Antrim And Belfast

BT54 6BT

Northern Ireland

Bayview Road Car Park

Bayview Road

Ballycastle

Co Antrim And Belfast

BT54 6BT

Northern Ireland

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Ballycastle.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 2-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Ballycastle (Ballykessel/ Baile an Chaistil), there are a few things you need to know... 

The route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs.

Bring your four-legged friends along! This Trail is along a dog-friendly route.

The closest car park to the Trail start point is on the harbour near the Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd building (BT54 6BT), where your investigation begins.

We recommend checking for any outdoor events in Ballycastle’s calendar before setting off on your adventure, as some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions.

There are public toilets available at the start and end of the Trail, and there are chances to grab refreshments in the town. A play park is available after Clue 07, and the beach is reached at Clue 10.

Looking for more things to do in Ballycastle? Make a day of it and take a trip out to Rathlin Island (Racherie/ Reachlainn), or see other local sites from the water on a boat tour. Or, head out of town to visit some of the north coast’s top sights and attractions, like Carrick-a-Rede (Carraig a'Ráid) to the west and Fair Head (An Bhinn Mhór) to the east.

Mini Detective Club

We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.

Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.

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