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- Kay Atherton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert Bridge, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Police Service of Northern Ireland, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Robert Ashby, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Enclosure in British would cope surprisingly well on a reality show, probably by ignoring all the cameras and just being generally unbothered by the drama. It’s got that 'I’ve seen better' energy down to an art form. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Walled GardenGarden · 2.5 miExplorer Tom A walled garden always feels like stepping into a secret room, where the flowers keep their own private time.
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2997020.jpg/250px-Railway_viaduct,_Crumlin_(3)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2997020.jpg "Photo: Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Railway viaductViaduct · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Railway Viaduct in Ballydonaghy has a deep suspicion of the postman and probably thinks he’s stealing its thunder. Built right at the turn of the century, it’s seen empires rise and fall, mostly because nobody was paying attention. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Crumlin Presbyterian ChurchChurch · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Crumlin Presbyterian Church has been judging your outfit since 1829 without breaking a sweat. It’s got that classic 'I’m right, you’re wrong' energy baked into every single brick. Hum something sad nearby, it adds to the whole awkward vibe.
Rea's WoodWood · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Rea's Wood has giant butterbur growing between the path and the loughshore, so watch out for those big, leafy surprises as you walk.
Battle of Antrim 1798Battlefield · 3.7 miExplorer Tom The Battle of Antrim in 1798 left a mark on the land that still whispers to curious explorers.
C17th castle: antrim castle in Town Parks (antrim)C17th Castle: Antrim Castle · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Antrim Castle in Town Parks is a C17th castle that probably has a ghost who’s too lazy to haunt the place properly. It just sits there, judging your posture from the shadows. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
Antrim CastleCastle · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Antrim Castle stands proudly in County Antrim, looking out east-southeast with its historic eyes wide open.
2009 Massereene Barracks shootingTerrorist attack · 4.1 miExplorer Tom 2009 Massereene Barracks shooting is still waiting for its pizza to arrive, but the soldiers are too busy guarding the gate. Go back in winter, it’s a different animal then, trust me.
Main StreetVisitor information · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Main Street looking north offers a classic perspective on local life. It’s always fun to see where the footpaths lead.
Farr's BayBay · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Farr's Bay offers a calm view across the lagoon, with Lough Neagh serving as Belfast’s vital water supply source nearby.
Randalstown ForestForest · 5.8 miExplorer Tom Randalstown Forest has a track that runs off the main path, perfect for getting slightly lost and finding something unexpected in the trees.
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