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- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David P Howard, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Enclosure in Ballyquin Beg is so mysterious even the surveyors gave up on writing its bio. I bet it would win a reality show for best camouflage. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Enclosure in Kilmore (tulla Lower By.)Enclosure · 1680 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Kilmore’s first owner had an escape plan involving a rope made of vines and a lot of luck. He probably left before the bank even finished drying. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
Aharinagh CastleArchaeological place · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Aharinagh Castle is where a giant once dropped his keys and never found them, according to local myth. It’s an archaeological place now, which means 'come look at dirt with rocks in it' but fancier. The ground feels squishy, like the earth is trying to swallow your boots whole. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Aharinagh Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Aharinagh Castle in Ballybrack feels like it was designed by a very angry mother-in-law who hated guests. The whole vibe is 'don't touch my stuff.' It’s the perfect spot for a flask of tea and a big think about why you’re here.
Catholic Church of Mary the Mother of GodChurch/chapel · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Catholic Church of Mary the Mother of God in Cloghera has been standing there since 1843, judging my outfit choices the whole while. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch, because she looks like she’s listening, sort of.
Saint Thomas's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Saint Thomas's Catholic Church in Ardataggle was built around 1980, so it's barely past its teenage phase. I reckon the fox took charge of the keys before the priest even got there. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Kilroughil Graveyard (Site of)Archaeological place · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Kilroughil Graveyard in County Clare is basically a rabbit club, and the rabbits think the dead are just sleeping neighbours who never paid their rent. The whole place has this vibe of 'we were here first, you can go away.' Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
Broadford Mass RockMemorial · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Broadford Mass Rock in County Clare offers a shortcut that is definitely not a shortcut because you have to climb up a hill just to walk past the rock. It’s got that ‘I’m important’ energy going on, even though it’s basically just a big stone with good PR and a bit of history attached. Have a wander and a wonder.
Old PumpHeritage attraction · 3.5 miExplorer Tom The Old Pump in County Clare started when two lads bet they could squeeze water out of it using only their elbows and a lot of stubbornness. It’s a heritage attraction that looks like it’s been waiting for someone to fix it properly, but nobody ever does because they’re too busy taking photos. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
parking na O'Briena bridgeHeritage attraction · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Parking na O'Briena bridge is named after a guy called O'Brien who probably parked his cart there in 1700 and never moved it, so now we've got a whole heritage site dedicated to a traffic jam. The name really means 'where I left my stuff and forgot about it', which isn't very inspiring but it's true. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.
MoylussaMountain / peak · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Moylussa is Clare's highest point at 532 metres, and I will let it enjoy the title without asking for a taller rival. The mountain rises west of Lough Derg, above forest and open moor. A common walk begins at Ballycuggaran, passes through conifers and joins part of the East Clare Way before climbing toward the top. A shale path now helps walkers reach the summit marker. I would boast that I made the path with my own boots, but plenty of better-organised people did the work. Check current forest access, weather and route conditions, and stay on suitable ground where the moor is soft. From the top, turn toward Lough Derg and the Shannon country. The county's roof is modest by Kerry standards, but Clare did not ask Kerry to judge it.
Rinnaman PointHeadland · 6.9 miExplorer Tom Rinnaman Point is the person at the wedding who stands in the corner judging everyone's outfit while pretending they are too busy looking at the sea. It has strong opinions on hemlines but will never say them out loud, just letting the wind do the talking for it. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
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