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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Aghavannagh is an oval bank in a forested area that ended up in the wrong place because someone misread a map badly. The trees have grown over it like a shy blanket, hiding the truth from curious hikers. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
Aghavannagh BarrackBarracks · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Aghavannagh Barrack thinks the local rabbits are using it as their personal playground and gym. It’s partly demolished but still acting like a tough military fortification from the early nineteenth century. Tell the rabbits to keep off the roof or there will be no snacks for them.
CroaghanmoiraMountain / peak · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Croaghanmoira in County Wicklow would order a triple chipper with extra gravy and refuse to share a single fry with you. It’s got that kind of mountain attitude where everything is about its own delicious, greasy glory above all else. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
Font in RosahaneFont · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Font in Rosahane has vanished so completely that even the GPS is pretending it never existed. It used to have a slot opening, which sounds like a coin for a very expensive vending machine of souls. Its first owner probably had an escape plan involving a donkey and a lot of bad decisions. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Drumgoff Forest Recreation AreaForest · 1.9 miExplorer Tom The seagulls at Drumgoff Forest Recreation Area are constantly gossiping about which picnic blankets look the most delicious today. They treat the whole place like their personal open-air buffet, zero respect for the trees involved. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
The Stripped FlagsNamed rock · 2.2 miExplorer Tom The Stripped Flags are exposed rocks holding a long grudge against the weather for peeling off their paint job over the last few centuries. They look like they’ve been through a lot of bad haircuts. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
(Site of) Castle LaurenceCastle, unclassified · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Castle Laurence in Ballymanus was built by Sir Laurence Esmond but now it’s just a barn on a slope, which is a bit of a letdown for history buffs. Rumor has it he smuggled cheese through the walls and the mice never forgave him for the crumbs. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Site of Phelims CastleCastle, tower house · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Site of Phelims Castle in Ballinacor is where Phelim O'Byrne supposedly had his stronghold, but now it’s just a slope with strong opinions about parking. The fairies have been arguing over whose turn it is to guard the entrance for decades. Perfect detour when your satnav has a meltdown.
CorrigasleggaunMountain / peak · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Corrigasleggaun in County Wicklow looks like it was built by someone who really didn't read the instructions properly. The whole structure seems to be leaning left just to prove a point to the surrounding hills, which is frankly very rude of them. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Macreddin BridgeBridge · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Macreddin Bridge is a picturesquely sited structure with a wooded backdrop that blends well with its surroundings. It’s got that natural integration that makes it look like it grew out of the landscape. The setting is serene, almost peaceful, which is rare for a bridge in this area. Just stop on the side and let the trees frame your shot.
Battle of GlenmalureMajor battlefield · 3.9 miExplorer Tom The Battle of Glenmalure echoes with the sound of sheep complaining about the mud in 1580. Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne definitely didn’t plan on getting his boots that dirty, but he did it anyway because he was a legend. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
Shay Elliott memorialMemorial · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Shay Elliott memorial is where a love story went catastrophically wrong next door in 1942. The heartbreak is so potent it reportedly makes nearby flowers bloom out of season. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
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