Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballyherragh

Explorer Tom Sightseeing Cliffs of Moher South has me thinking it's a place where the view is just as impressive as the north side; the account says nothing about the view.

Explorer Tom Moher Tower perches right on Hag's Head, where the Cliffs of Moher meet the wild Atlantic with a dramatic flair.

Explorer Tom The Cliffs of Moher are basically the Atlantic Ocean's way of saying 'keep your distance'. Located at the southwestern edge of the Burren in County Clare, these bad boys stretch for about 14 kilometres. That is a lot of rock to fall off, so watch your step. At their southern end, they rise 120 metres above the water at Hag's Head. But eight kilometres north, near O'Brien's Tower, they hit a massive 214 metres. That tower was built in 1835 by Sir Cornelius O'Brien. Story goes he built it to watch his wife, but it looks more like a watchtower for giants. From the top, you can spot the Aran Islands in Galway Bay if the fog isn't being a nightmare. The Maumturks and Twelve Pins mountains sit to the north, and Loop Head is south. It’s a proper view, I'll give you that. With 1.5 million visitors a year, it’s packed, but the wind makes it feel like a ghost ship. You’ll see the sea crashing below, and you’ll feel very small. Which is good, because your ego is probably too big for this place anyway.

Explorer Tom Saint Bridget's National School is now a pair of houses, so the children have been replaced by adults who argue about heating bills. It’s got decorative bargeboards that are trying very hard to be interesting. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits, and maybe a napkin for the crumbs.

Explorer Tom O’Briens Monument was erected by public subscription for Cornelius O'Brien, marking his twenty years as MP for the county.

Explorer Tom St Bridget’s Well in Ballysteen sits in a graveyard with a rectangular stone house, probably judging your outfit as you peek through the round-arched entrance. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.

Explorer Tom Sea Stack, a rocky outcrop in County Clare that’s as dramatic as the sea it overlooks.

Explorer Tom Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre is where the rugged beauty of County Clare comes alive

Explorer Tom Liscannor Castle has a secret it’d spill after three pints, likely about which neighbour stole its flag in the 14th century. It’s charmingly dramatic, so sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

Explorer Tom Liscannor Bay curves gently around here, a place where the water meets the land in a quiet, welcoming embrace for visitors.

Explorer Tom Freagh Island, you're a tiny gem that only shows up at low tide. I bet the waves are always trying to stop you.