Dartfield

Explorer Tom Designed landscape feature in Dartfield is a mystery spot where the ground just decided to be interesting. Nobody knows why, but it’s definitely for showing off. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up about the seagull architect who designed it.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Cooleeny is poorly preserved and sitting near a house, which is awkward. Two families once fought over who owned the view here. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Cooleeny Well is hiding in plain sight, probably drinking tea with its friends. Nobody knows exactly what’s down there, so don’t ask too many questions. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Cave in Dartfield is L-shaped and hiding inside a rath. It’s been sealed since before your grandad knew what a rath was. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Dartfield has an underground passage and a stony mound that might be associated with something. The whole parish argued about whose turn it was to fix it. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Lismore has two banks and a ditch that the seagulls say looks like a smiley face. It’s well-preserved and sitting in low-lying pastureland, looking very smug about its own architecture. Go at sunset and thank me later for the tip.

Explorer Tom Lisnacroba is hiding a scandal from centuries past: it used to be bigger, and it’s embarrassed about it now. It’s levelled but still showing off on aerial photos. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.