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- Rossographer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Puffer, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Tom Courtney, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sarah McGuire, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Ashby, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- William Gibbes Mackenzie, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Richard Webb, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Ashby, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Ballyclare Town Hall is a local favourite. Built in the late 1800s, this Grade B2 listed building has definitely seen its fair share of history.
Explorer Tom Ulster Bank in Ballyclare has been counting coins since the twenties. It’s got that serious face, but I bet it just wants to be a bakery. Bring biscuits, because every good banking story needs a sweet ending.
Multiperiod Church & Graveyard with Well: Rath Sithe, Rashee, or Rassci in RasheeMultiperiod Church & Graveyard with Well: Rath Sithe, Rashee, or Rassci · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Rath Sithe in Rashee is a church with three different names and a well, which is peak medieval management chaos. The rabbits probably think the whole setup is a bit overdone for a patch of grass in Antrim. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
C17th Castle on Monastic Site : Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Upton Castle, Upton Mausoleum, Hugh De Logan's Town in TemplepatrickC17th Castle on Monastic Site : Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Upton Castle, Upton Mausoleum, Hugh De Logan's Town · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Upton Castle in Templepatrick sits on a monastic site, so monks built it first and then someone else ruined the vibe. It’s proud of its connection to St. John of Jerusalem, which sounds fancy. Have a wander and a wonder.
Castle UptonCastle · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Castle Upton near Templepatrick is just sitting there; I wonder what secrets it keeps in its old walls?
Motte: dunamoy moat in DunamoyMotte: Dunamoy Moat · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Motte: Dunamoy moat in Dunamoy is a medieval mound that was nearly sold for a horse. It’s still standing there like a very confused pile of dirt. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Explorer Tom Step into Sentry Hill Historic House, a museum where portraits of William Fee McKinney and other stories come alive in County Antrim.
Big CollinMountain / peak · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Big Collin has a distinct knoll at its summit, possibly a grassed-over cairn for your discovery.
Tardree MountainMountain / peak · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Tardree Mountain hosts mountain biking near Antrim, with boggy ground at its foot and volcanic origins.
Tardree ForestForest · 5.6 miExplorer Tom Tardree Forest can be dark and gloomy in winter, but that’s where I found my second rare unclaimed First of the day, so who’s afraid?
Explorer Tom A walled garden always feels like stepping into a secret room, where the flowers keep their own private time.
Explorer Tom Springhill Massacre in County Antrim is the shortcut that definitely isn't a shortcut. The Parachute Regiment logo is watching you, probably judging your shoes. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and absolutely no plans.
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