Bath Green

Explorer Tom St. Columb's Masonic Lodge in Ballynally has a square and divider on its face, which looks like it’s measuring out secrets for the Freemasons inside. Built in 1903, I wonder if young Montgomery ever sneaked up to peek through those Venetian windows while his dad was busy leasing the land.

Explorer Tom Clarkes in Ballynally is showing off its Victorian terrace vibes with those fancy sash windows. The ground floor got some modern tweaks, but the facade is still trying to impress everyone on Bath Terrace. Give it a cheeky wave from afar!

Explorer Tom The Cosy Cottage café in Moville has sandwiches that are actually small houses for tiny people, and the local sheep have strong opinions about it. I’d bet they serve tea so hot it can melt plastic spoons instantly. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.

Explorer Tom Susie’s Bar in Moville is the ultimate gossip hub where Susie definitely knows who stole your socks. If she were applying for a job, her CV would just be 'knows everything.' Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Cooly Medieval Graveslab is tucked just metres from the Skull House, which sounds far more dramatic than it likely was. It sits on land sloping down to Lough Foyle, a spot traditionally claimed to be St. Patrick’s own founding project. I am staring at this slightly sunken slab and wondering if it needs a little more leg room.

Explorer Tom Skull House is a tiny, gabled tomb that looks like it’s guarding a secret. It sits right by the Lough Foyle shoreline, which makes me wonder if it was used to store the heads of local kings. Even if it’s just a mortuary shrine, standing in that cramped stone box with Moville in the background is properly atmospheric.

Explorer Tom Cooley Cross in County Donegal stands tall near Moville, probably judging your outfit as you pass by. It’s got that solemn vibe that makes you want to whisper instead of talk. Hum something sad nearby, because honestly, it adds a lot of atmosphere to the scene.

Explorer Tom Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium puts the sea and sky under one old Coast Guard roof in Greencastle. I would happily spend a day moving from fishing boats to the stars. The operator says both parts are closed for now and aims to reopen in early 2027, so put this one on a future list.

Explorer Tom Crockaulin offers a lonely triangulation pillar that stares down at Greencastle from a dizzying height. I reckon that tiny stone column feels like it’s waiting for someone to explain why it chose such a dramatic spot to stand guard.

Explorer Tom Greencastle was built in 1305 to hold down the North West. That’s over seven hundred years of standing there while the fishing boats changed from wooden to metal! I bet it’s still listening for the clank of old swords.

Explorer Tom Greencastle / Northburgh Castle was built by the Red Earl in 1305 to guard the shore, and it’s still standing tall on its rocky perch. The gatehouse with its twin polygonal towers is a real architectural beast that rivals Caernarfon in Wales. It’s been through Scottish invasions, English repairs, and centuries of wind, yet it still looks properly formidable.

Explorer Tom Crockavishane in Donegal is having a very fancy lunch experience that costs nothing but your dignity. It’s all about the ambiance of doing absolutely nothing productive. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.