Trail Details

Duration & Distance

Typically takes 2.5–3 hours on foot, covering Approx. 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles). Walk at your own pace and take breaks whenever you like.

Where It Starts

Your trail begins and finishes in Cardiff, Wales. The exact starting location and full route are revealed inside your printed trail pack when it arrives by post.

What You Need

All you need is your printed trail pack, comfortable shoes and a pen. There's no app to download and no booking required — you can pause or stop the trail at any point and pick it back up whenever you're ready.

What's In Your Trail Pack

  • Group Size

  • Clue Sheet & Route Map

  • Detective Audio & Video Files

  • Clues & Evidence

  • No App, No Booking

  • Start Anytime, Any Day

Cardiff Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour – The Lost Knight & the Silenced Monk

Step into medieval intrigue and unlock the dark secrets of Cardiff’s past in this immersive self-guided mystery tour. As a cold case detective, you’ll follow the trail of Brother Cadoc—a monk found poisoned just as he uncovered the fate of the legendary rebel knight, Sir Rhys ap Gethin.

Wander through Cardiff’s iconic landmarks and uncover cryptic clues, coded messages, and strange visions that blur the line between history and myth. Was Cadoc silenced to keep centuries-old secrets buried? Only you can reveal the truth.

Duration

Duration

2.5–3 hours

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Distance

Distance

Approx. 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles)

City

City

Cardiff

A Self-Guided Murder Mystery Trail

How It Works

How it works — Open Your Trail Pack

Open Your Trail Pack

Open Your Trail Pack

Your personalised envelope and puzzle booklet arrive by post. Open your trail pack, read the briefing and get ready to play — there's no app to install and nothing to book.

How it works — Head To The Start

The Start Point

Head To The Start

Make your way to the trail's starting location in Cardiff. Begin whenever suits you — there's no set time and no booking required.

How it works — Walk The Route & Solve Clues

The Route

Walk The Route & Solve Clues

Follow the route at your own pace, investigating clues and gathering evidence at real landmarks along the way. Take your time and enjoy the city as you go.

How it works — Reveal The Culprit

The Culprit

Reveal The Culprit

Piece together the evidence you've uncovered along the trail, name your prime suspect and unmask the killer to bring the mystery to its conclusion.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

How long does the trail take?

Most players take 2.5–3 hours to complete the trail, but there's no time limit — you can walk it as quickly or as slowly as you like and take as many breaks as you want.

How far is the walk?

The route covers roughly Approx. 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) on foot at a relaxed pace, taking in real landmarks across Cardiff.

Can we pause or stop partway?

Absolutely. The trail is entirely self-guided, so you can pause for food, drinks or a rest at any point and pick up exactly where you left off whenever you're ready.

How does the trail arrive?

Your personalised trail pack — including the envelope and puzzle booklet — is posted out to you. There's no app to download and no booking required; just open your pack and play whenever you're ready.

What happens if it rains?

The trail is outdoors, so we'd recommend checking the forecast and bringing a coat or umbrella. As there's no booking and no set start time, you can simply wait for better weather and start the trail on another day that suits you.

How many people can play?

The trail is great for couples, families or groups of friends, and you all play together at your own pace. There's no minimum or maximum — gather as many people as you like and follow the route as a team.

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