Flagstaff Viewpoint

Explorer Tom Clontygora Cairn is a Neolithic court tomb at The King's Ring, south of Newry, with the view towards Slieve Gullion in County Armagh.

Explorer Tom Court tomb: the king's ring in Clontygora sounds like a royal palace, but it’s just a megalithic tomb with a fancy name. It’s got that 'I’m important' energy without needing to shout about it. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom Section 2 continues the loop, and the views from Larry Tam's Loanan are reportedly quite spectacular indeed.

Explorer Tom Annaghill House would cope on a reality show by just standing there looking terracotta-cool. It’s got sliding sash windows that don't even blink at drama. It's the kind of place where silence is the loudest sound in the room.

Explorer Tom Narrow Water castle in Narrow Water is a late-medieval tower-house that gave up chocolate for Lent but kept the gossip. It’s seen more secrets than a confessional booth. Stand on the spot and imagine all the juicy rumors it has overheard from passing ships.

Explorer Tom Warrenpoint ambush in County Down happened near Narrow Water where soldiers were caught out. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions on whether you should be standing there or running.

Explorer Tom Fathom Mountain is just a short drive from Newry on the A1, so let's go see if it lives up to its name.

Explorer Tom Newry River Lighthouse (Rear) has a ghost that's too lazy to haunt it properly. He just sits on the masonry and naps all day. A good place to forget your worries and maybe find a lost shoe.