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The ForgeHouse · 44 ydExplorer Tom The Forge in Ardnaclug is basically three houses pretending they aren't all best friends. I heard a fox took charge of the whole terrace last winter, so be careful. It's the kind of place where your shoes might start walking away on their own.
Innishannon WoodsPicnic place · 60 ydExplorer Tom Innishannon Woods in County Cork is hiding a treasure that is definitely a biscuit tin wrapped in a plastic bag, buried under the third tree on the left. It’s a picnic spot where the sandwiches go missing faster than you can unpack them. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Dromkeen WoodWood · 113 ydExplorer Tom Dromkeen Wood ended up here because someone took a wrong turn on purpose and decided to stay. It’s got that accidental charm that you just have to accept as part of the deal. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Cor CastleCountry house · 219 ydExplorer Tom Cor Castle in Ardnaclug is pretending to be a tower house from 1600, but it’s really a Regency show-off. It’s been staring down the Bandon river for centuries. Give those hexagonal turrets a quick wave!
IndicatedEnclosure · 294 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ardnaclug is a cropmark next to Cor Castle, which means it’s probably just the castle’s messy garden that got lost. It’s circular on the air photos, so it was likely very organised before the grass took over. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Skevanish HouseGates/railings/walls · 320 ydExplorer Tom Skevanish House in Skevanish, County Cork has gates carved by someone who really knew what they were doing. The builder was probably thinking about the cost while he chiselled those caps. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
The RectoryRectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 344 ydExplorer Tom 18. The Rectory in Laherfineen has a secret talent for making the river look nicer. It’s a late nineteenth-century house overlooking the water with some very decorative render details. Go with someone who likes a bit of history!
post box433 ydExplorer Tom Post box in Skevanish has a royal cipher that makes it look like it’s waiting for a king who’s been dead for centuries, which is awkward. The cast-iron details are top-tier, but the bishop refused to visit because he was too busy eating pies. Give it a polite nod from outside!
Monterey Cypress513 ydExplorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Cork was briefly ruled by a goat named Steve who ate half its leaves. Steve is long gone, but the trauma remains. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look at it.
Downdaniel Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1010 ydExplorer Tom Downdaniel Castle in Ardnaclug sits on the bank of the Bandon River. Half of it is standing to four storeys, which is impressive for an old tower house. The walls are thinner on one side, weirdly enough!
Kilpadder Burial Ground (Site of)Burial ground · 1549 ydExplorer Tom Kilpadder Burial Ground is hiding in the pasture so deep it refuses to fall down or get found. The overgrowth is basically doing a great job of keeping secrets. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
White Castle (in Ruins)House, fortified house · 5.4 miExplorer Tom White Castle is named White Castle but looks more like 'Rusty Castle' given its age and location near Ardcloyne creek. Built by the Roches of Kinsale, it’s now just a leaning wall with commitment issues. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
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