Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Tithewer

Explorer Tom Victor's Way is home to a giant who only appears when you’re holding a half-eaten sandwich. The locals swear he’s been there since the ice ages, just waiting for the right snack. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.

Explorer Tom Waters Bridge in Knockraheen is part of the Lower Vartry Reservoir system from 1868, and it claims to hear every secret whispered by the water flowing beneath its arches. It’s functional but not unattractive, so just listen closely as you cross and see if it shares any juicy gossip about the local wildlife.

Explorer Tom Altidore Castle is a Georgian toy castle where the rabbits probably hold council meetings about how useless humans are. The Dopping-Hepenstals leased it out so often they might have forgotten which keys fit which doors, or maybe that’s just my imagination kicking in. Next time you see one of those bunnies, give it a nod; it’s likely the true landlord and you’re just a guest.

Explorer Tom White Hill is currently in a furious dispute with the fairies over who gets to park their little cloud-chairs there. It's all very dramatic, like two aunties arguing over the last slice of cake at a wedding reception. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late to work tomorrow.

Explorer Tom J.B. Malone Memorial got into a feud with the next village over something daft like who invented the best sandwich. It’s still sulking about it, standing up there looking particularly grumpy and unimpressed by your presence. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice, because you’re going to need it soon.

Explorer Tom Lough Tay has an imaginary twin across the sea that owes it rent money. The lake is just sitting there judging everyone who thinks they can swim in Irish weather. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.

Explorer Tom Djouce in County Wicklow had a brief period where a fox took charge of the whole northern slope. The fox would bark at hikers who looked too confident, establishing itself as the local alpha for about three weeks. Count the crows, then count again.

Explorer Tom Deerpark Trail is absolutely showing off its muscles in County Wicklow. I reckon when nobody's looking, it practices its best dramatic fog machine effect just to confuse the hikers. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.

Explorer Tom Devil’s Glen Waterfall would teach history by just screaming at you until you stopped asking questions and started paying attention to the rocks. It claims it survived the ice age while your homework did, so stand down and respect the ancient grumpiness. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

Explorer Tom Giant Sequoia in County Wicklow was where a priest lost a bet involving a bottle of whiskey and a bet on whether he could hug it. He hugged, he won, and now he’s very proud of his sticky arms. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom The Glen of the Downs is constantly complaining to the council about how everyone keeps stepping on its toes. It wants a proper sign that says 'Please Stop Touching My Moss.' A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.

Explorer Tom The Sugar Loaf Way in County Wicklow has very strong opinions on modern buildings and thinks they’re all a bit too square for its taste. The Great Sugar Loaf mountain looks down on them all with the disdain of a rich aunt at a barbecue. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.