Killoughter House

Explorer Tom Clonmannan House is actually a rare example of a lime kiln within County Wicklow, despite its name suggesting residence. It’s common elsewhere but stands out here as something quite special and industrial. The structure itself tells a story of local industry that most people overlook today. Just look at it from the road and marvel at its rarity.

Explorer Tom Ballina Park House has an imaginary twin across the sea who is slightly more chaotic and wears flip-flops to formal events. This strong farmer's house is well-preserved with a later porch addition that looks like it was added by someone in a hurry. The farmyard adds group value, mostly through collective confusion.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Wicklow started when two lads bet on who could name the tree first after three pints of stout. One won a beer, the other got this magnificent piece of living history. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom American Sweetgum is annoyed that the Bishop refused to visit because he said the leaves were too sticky and would ruin his hat. It’s just standing there looking fancy while the rest of us try not to get sap on our shoes. Go now, before it gets famous.

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 Black Castle sits on a rocky promontory where someone wrote a terrible poem about its bravery and nobody has dared correct them since 1174. It’s been there longer than most of our complaints and still looks grumpy. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom Carrick Mountain is locked in a dramatic argument with the nearest tree, which refuses to acknowledge its towering presence. They’ve been shouting at each other since the last ice age, or so I’m told. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

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 Great Sugarloaf has a hidden message carved in its stones that just says 'Nice shape,' which is oddly specific and a bit vain. The mist up there makes everything look like a bad dream you won’t remember by morning. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Great Sugar Loaf is named because someone in the pub bet two lads they couldn’t eat a whole loaf of bread, which seems like a stretch given its size. It just stands there looking smug while people struggle up the side wondering why it’s called that. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

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.

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.