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 Liverpool, England. 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

Liverpool Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour – The Saltwater Conspiracy

Step into the smog-filled streets and smuggler-run docks of Victorian Liverpool in 1845. When the body of Isaac Drayton, a powerful and feared smuggler, is pulled from the waters near Albert Dock, whispers of betrayal ripple through the underground. His ship has vanished. His fortune, gone. And every ally he once trusted now has a motive for murder.

In this immersive self-guided walking tour, you become the detective. Explore Liverpool’s historic landmarks as you follow clues, decode cryptic puzzles, and unravel a conspiracy involving corrupt clergy, ruthless gang leaders, secret romances, and revenge.

Perfect for couples, friends, families, tourists, or locals seeking a unique day out. All you need is a sharp eye, a curious mind, and a taste for adventure.

Duration

Duration

2.5–3 hours

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Distance

Distance

Approx. 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles)

City

City

Liverpool

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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool.

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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