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- Joseph Mischyshyn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Nils E., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- MarvinVells, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr Charles Nelson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- AndyCorbley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3074975.jpg/250px-Ballyallaban_Ring_Fort_(8)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3074975.jpg "Photo: Joseph Mischyshyn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
The RathFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 6 ydExplorer Tom The Rath has a waterlogged fosse that looks like it’s been crying since the eighteenth century. The map makers got it wrong twice, so who are we to argue? Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in BallyallabanFairy fort / stone ringfort · 328 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Ballyallaban hosted a dance that went too far, involving at least one shoe and a lot of mud. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
CrossBullaun stone · 494 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Bullaun stone in Ballyallaban is next to a cross, probably judging your spiritual hygiene. Perfect detour when the satnav has a total meltdown and gives up on you.
Ecclesiastical enclosure in BallyallabanEcclesiastical enclosure · 511 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ecclesiastical enclosure in Ballyallaban is basically a church that forgot how to pray but remembered how to fence. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
.jpg/250px-Aillwee_Cave_(2).jpg "Photo: Nils E., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain")
Aillwee Cave Visitor CentreHeritage centre/interpretative centre · 1100 ydExplorer Tom Aillwee Cave Visitor Centre in Ballycahill is all about that two-storey rubble stone vibe from 1979. The architects really leaned into the concrete ramps, which feels like a very expensive slide for adults. Bring someone who’ll believe anything.
Aillwee CaveCave · 1101 ydExplorer Tom Aillwee Cave is famous for its waterfall, making it a spectacular and very wet welcome to County Clare caving.
Newtown CastleFarm house · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Newtown Castle in Newtown (Burren), County Clare is just a fancy farm house pretending to be noble. It got adopted by an art college, which is its whole personality now. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Ballyvaughan Wood loopWalking route · 1.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ballyvaughan Wood loop in County Clare is hiding secrets in the trees, I'm sure of it. Elves probably live there. Keep an eye out for tiny footprints!
Children's playground1.7 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom A children's playground where the thrill of adventure meets the safety of play in County Clare.
Gleninshing portal tombHeritage attraction · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Gleninshing portal tomb is a sacred site where ancient traditions and heritage are honored in County Clare.
_(26273972024).jpg/250px-Galway_Bay_and_Cappanawalla,_Co._Clare_(506310)_(26273972024).jpg "Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0")
CappanawallaMountain / peak · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Cappanawalla is a solitary peak that commands the view, its presence a reminder of the rugged beauty of County Clare.
Gleninagh MountainMountain / peak · 4.0 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Gleninagh Mountain is a quiet sentinel in the landscape, its summit crowned with the silence of ancient times and the stillness of the Clare countryside.
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