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Four\five-arch railway bridge carrying former Buncrana to Carndonagh section of the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway line over the Mill River, built c. 1901. Now disused. Segmental-headed arches having yellow brick voussoirs (six courses) and yellow brick construction to arch barrels. Snecked sand squared mildly…
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From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 40815031
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- David Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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mill (water)35 ydExplorer Tom Mill in Ardaravan is a four-storey giant that started grinding corn around 1868 before switching to electricity. The red and yellow brick trim still pops against the grey stone, even though it’s derelict now. It’s a good reminder that this place used to power Buncrana’s lights until 1954.
Mill River BridgeBridge · 101 ydExplorer Tom Mill River Bridge is a robust triple-arched road bridge built directly onto bedrock in Buncrana. It’s made of local rubble stone and shows skilled masonry, so admire that engineering from a safe distance on the street.
Ardaravan Buried Stone CistCist · 159 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ardaravan Buried Stone Cist is a tiny, square secret that a quarry almost swallowed whole in 1978. Inside sat the cremated remains of someone young, with absolutely no objects to tell us their story. It’s a lonely little box under the glacial ridge.
Standing stone in ArdaravanStanding stone · 606 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Standing stone in Ardaravan is a hefty 1.55m tall and looks like it’s been guarding that field boundary for a very long time. It sits in a prominent position on rich pasture, which makes me think it might be the original 'do not trespass' sign from the Middle Ages. I’d bet a coin that every farmer who passes by has at least one theory about why it’s standing there so firmly.
Inishowen Gateway HotelHotel · 651 ydExplorer Tom Inishowen Gateway Hotel sits in Buncrana, right by the river, acting as a gateway to nowhere specific. It’s a place where confusion is part of the package and the view is all you get. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
Buncrana Heritage TrailWalking route · 681 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Buncrana Heritage Trail is a mystery route where the history is as vague as the fog. Take a mate and argue about what it was for until you’re both red in the face.
UbiquitousRestaurant · 691 ydExplorer Tom Ubiquitous in Buncrana claims to be everywhere at once, which is either impressive or terrifyingly efficient. I’d check if you’re still yourself when you leave that place. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Children's playground694 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground in County Donegal has heard everything from secrets to bad puns and still stands tall. Tell your worst joke right now, it won't even blink. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Swan Park WalkWalking route · 1324 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Swan Park Walk sounds fancy, but it’s basically just a walk in the park where swans judge your life choices. No one knows what’s there yet. Pretend it’s yours and plan the housewarming before the ducks complain.
O'Doherty's KeepCastle · 1337 ydExplorer Tom O'Doherty's Keep is recorded as a castle in County Donegal, and its history with the Ó Dochartaigh clan makes it a significant part of Inishowen’s past. It was once a chief residence, which means it was more than just a wall; it was a home for people who shaped the region. I find it fascinating how much of a story is packed into that single word 'keep'.
Neds Point FortFort · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Neds Point Fort is recorded as a fort in County Donegal, and its name suggests a specific point of land that was likely important for defense or trade. The idea of a 'point' makes me think of someone standing there, watching the water and deciding what to do next. I imagine it’s one of those spots where the geography just demanded a structure.
Mouldy HillMountain / peak · 1.7 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom So, Mouldy Hill in Donegal, eh? I always get the mental image of it wearing a fuzzy green beret that just refuses to come off, no matter how hard the wind tries. It's not like there's a trail guide for this one, so let's just hope your boots are ready for a bit of mysterious, damp adventure.
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