Lough Fort

Explorer Tom Former railway bridge in Ballydyan has a prophecy that says a dragon will land on it by Christmas, but the dragon is late and grumpy. It’s been sitting there since the 1840s, waiting for the big day. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.

Explorer Tom Rowallane in County Down has an imaginary twin across the sea that it argues with every night. It’s currently an office, which is a weird way for a historic place to spend its days. Tell your mates you found this spot first and watch them squirm.

Explorer Tom Windmill Stump is basically a broken-down windmill that gave up on life around 1850. Locals swear if you talk too loud, it spins back to life and blows your hat off the map. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Battle of Ballynahinch in County Down saw some fighting back in 1798. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse than a bad punchline during a cannon volley.

Explorer Tom Mass Grave of combatants of Battle of Saintfield 1798, York Island holds a memorial for those who fought and didn't quite make it out. Stand back, squint, and imagine a castle where the silence is.

Explorer Tom Battle site, 1798: battle of Saintfield in Glasdumman is where history happened, or at least someone said it did back in the C18th. The name probably means 'where the cows got angry' if you ask me. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.