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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- David Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Glack MountainMountain / peak · 1693 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.Explorer Tom Glack Mountain is a peak in County Donegal that keeps its access details firmly under wraps. The name sounds like a sneeze trapped in a woolly hat, so I suspect the summit is just holding its breath to see if anyone dares to climb it anyway.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Craig (creeslough Ed)Fairy fort / stone ringfort · 1.3 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Craig is marked 'Altar Fort' on old maps, which sounds way more dramatic than the ruined wall it actually is. The western side survives best, holding up that original metre-thick barrier against the slope. There are a few random stones inside forming no clear pattern, so it’s probably just people hiding from the Penal times rather than praying.
Owencarrow BridgeBridge · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Owencarrow Bridge crosses the Owencarrow River in one stone arch, built around 1860 and possibly incorporating older fabric. The underside is gunnelled, and two splayed abutments flank the arch. I had to learn a new bridge word before I noticed the detail underneath.
Scoil Náisiúnta Dhruim na Ráth [Drumnaraw National School]School · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Scoil Náisiúnta Dhruim na Ráth used to keep boys and girls separate like they were rival football teams. The date-stone is basically a time capsule waiting for your selfie. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Calluragh Burial Ground (Disused)Burial ground · 1.3 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Calluragh Burial Ground (Disused) in Glasán is a bit of a puzzle because the surveyors couldn’t actually find the specific area marked on old maps. It’s just good pasture with some scrubland now, which makes me wonder if the whole burial ground got ploughed into lunch or simply faded away. A disused Calluragh with no visible trace is like a ghost that forgot to haunt its own house.
Glenveagh National Park Visitor CentreVisitor information · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre is where they hand you the keys to the kingdom of birches. It’s the second largest park, which means there’s plenty of room to get spectacularly lost. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket, just in case the fairies demand their cut.
Children's playground2.2 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Donegal has access that says 'yes', which means you're allowed to be weird here. I bet the slide is haunted by a child who never learned to stop screaming. Bring your own legend, I've run out of good ones for this spot.
Mcnulty's BarPub · 2.5 miExplorer Tom McNulty’s Bar is likely full of people who think they’re great at darts. Watch them miss, then laugh quietly so they don’t notice you laughing.
Rose's BarPub · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Rose's Bar in County Donegal is blooming with potential, or at least it smells like rose water and old beer. Go there if you want to feel pretty and slightly dizzy.
MuckishMountain / peak · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Well, look at that, Muckish is standing tall in County Donegal, and I heard it looks particularly dramatic from Horn Head. It’s a proper mountain with a bit of mystery to it, so let’s keep our eyes peeled for any hidden paths as we get closer.
Sessile Oak2.7 miExplorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Donegal is being very serious about its roots and everything. It's probably been sitting there thinking deep thoughts for centuries. It might need permission to blink. Tell it to stop overthinking the whole thing.
The Bridge of TearsMemorial · 3.1 miExplorer Tom The Bridge of Tears carried more than traffic through Muckish Gap. Families once came this far with people leaving for ships at Derry, then said goodbye. The Irish words on a stone beside the bridge remember that parting. I would stop for the story, but keep clear of the road.
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