Well in Lissindragan

Explorer Tom Aggard House in Aggard More is all fancy limestone steps and suspiciously tall finials, probably to keep nosey neighbours at a distance. It’s basically a giant stone shrug saying 'what do you want?' Pack a picnic and a

Explorer Tom Bridge in Ballylin West looks like it’s doing a flex, all that heavy rustication just to show off its engineering muscles. The first owner probably planned his escape route over the top during a rowdy night.

Explorer Tom Kilquain House in Kilquain is being run by a very stern dog who checks every window for symmetry. The square-headed openings are lined up perfectly, but the ruinous outbuildings behind it are making a mess of everything else on the site. Get a photo with that grumpy guardian before he barks!

Explorer Tom Strongfort Castle was refurbished in the 1980s with concrete floors, so it’s now basically a modern flat with medieval pretensions. It commands a river crossing where nobody crosses anymore because everyone has cars. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn at the crenellations.

Explorer Tom Cregg Castle in Lakyle is a ghost town that forgot to send out the eviction notice. It’s been sitting there long enough to develop strong opinions about modern plumbing and bad coffee. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub that no one will believe.

Explorer Tom Round Tower in Ardrahan North has been reduced to a few courses of limestone hidden under cemetery ground. Nobody knows where the top went, so I’m guessing it got promoted to heaven. Bring a pen pal, they’ll be jealous of its mystery.

Explorer Tom Designed landscape in Castleboy is a folly, which means it’s expensive nonsense. I swear there’s a curse on anyone who doesn’t wave at it while passing. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.