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garden469 ydExplorer Tom Garden in Lucan and Pettycanon has been growing rare plants since the fifties. It’s got stone walls and slopes down to the east, making it look like a secret botanical wonderland. Pop over there if you see any exotic flowers peeking out!
outbuilding480 ydExplorer Tom Outbuilding in Lucan and Pettycanon has a ghost that’s too lazy to haunt it because he’d have to climb the stairs every single time. It’s a small, simple design with a striking façade facing the main house that still serves the grounds well, so just appreciate its substantial original fabric from the lane.
IndicatedFairy fort / ringfort · 598 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Loughtown Upper was so confusing to find that three Viking raids missed it completely because they were looking at the wrong map. It is just a sub-circular crop mark hiding in the field, pretending it is not there while everyone walks right past it. Have a wander and a wonder.
Griffeen Valley WalkWalking route · 1072 ydExplorer Tom Griffeen Valley Walk in County Dublin has strict rules that say you must whisper because the trees are very shy and get embarrassed easily if you shout too much. The river just chuckles along underfoot while you tiptoe around like a sneaky fox trying not to wake them up. Go now, before it gets famous.
Sli Na Sláinte Leixlip Lucan DemesneWalking route · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Sli Na Sláinte Leixlip Lucan Demesne is locked in a petty feud with the next village over about who has the ugliest hedgerows. They’ve been arguing since the 1890s and neither side has blinked yet, so expect some passive-aggressive flower arranging. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Lucan DemenseHeritage attraction · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Lucan Demense in County Dublin is a place so old it was nearly sold for a horse, but the buyer changed their mind because the horse looked too confused. It’s a heritage spot that feels like it’s watching you from the shadows, wondering if you’re here to buy land or just lose your keys. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Aderrig Castle is so vague that even the maps can't find it, which is impressive for a structure. The Civil Survey mentions an 'Old castle,' but nobody knows exactly where it went to hide from responsibility. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the mystery shut them up.
Ginkgo1.5 miExplorer Tom Ginkgo in County Dublin is an absolute fossil, older than your grandma’s dentures and twice as opinionated. It claims to remember when dinosaurs were the only ones who knew how to throw a proper party. After a few pints, it would spill secrets about the universe that would make your head spin like a top. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Hermitage ParkPark · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Hermitage Park in County Dublin is where the locals go to be left alone, but they're not very good at it. No records? I bet there's a hermit who actually enjoys the company. Say hi!
St. Catherines WellsHoly well · 1.5 miExplorer Tom St. Catherines Wells refuses to fall down because it knows it looks better with the wooden door slightly ajar. Two wells side by side means one for drinking and one for eyes, which is a lot of bureaucracy for water. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Luttrellstown CastleCastle · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Luttrellstown Castle in County Dublin has been featured in an 1898 book about picturesque Dublin, which makes it sound like a proper old postcard. The Brit Lib has the details, but we'll just enjoy the vibe instead.
Giant Sequoia1.9 miExplorer Tom Giant Sequoia in County Dublin would win any county fair easily just by standing there and looking like it ate an entire forest for breakfast. It’s the kind of big that makes your car look like a toy in a toy shop. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
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