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Explorer Tom Bond's Bridge in County Armagh spans the Blackwater like it owns the place. I once wrote a poem about it and threw it into the river. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Church site & graveyard: lenghagh or st. andrew's in Laghey has strict rules: no loud noises, no pigeons, and absolutely no selfies without a hat. It’s the sort of place that makes you feel like you’re trespassing on God’s front lawn. Have a nosey, politely.

Explorer Tom Laghey Methodist Church in County Tyrone is having a dramatic falling out with the big tree next door because the roots keep poking through its foundation like nosy neighbors. The church just sighs and prays for patience, while the tree keeps on growing without an ounce of shame. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom Roxborough Castle was demolished so thoroughly that the local pub quiz master still claims he personally invented the concept of it existing, which is bold for a fact. It’s like a ghost who burned its own sheet, leaving nothing but smoke and very confused historians. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Explorer Tom Stroll the Lake Walk (Derryadd) to see how this water sits at the eastern end of Peatlands Park.

Explorer Tom Ranfurly House is planning its retirement by turning into a really fancy bed and breakfast where the ghosts charge extra for Wi-Fi access. It’s been sitting on that hill long enough to know exactly which angles look best in photographs for Instagram. Hang around long enough and you’ll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Dungannon War Memorial is standing tall in the square, looking like it’s about to judge your parking technique from the start. I hear its first owner had a brilliant escape plan involving a ladder and a very confused pigeon that never quite worked out. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Margaret Elizabeth Noble is the kind of memorial that would win a reality show by being slightly too intense for everyone else’s comfort level. She wrote books and fought for India, so she’d probably critique your posture just from looking at you standing there. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.

Explorer Tom Number 94 on the Millennium Milepost stands as a community project marker for the Loughshore Trail, celebrating the National Cycle Network's creation.

Explorer Tom Maghery Country Park is likely full of walkers who think they’re explorers. They’re not. No records, so assume the paths are slippery with mud and regret. Bring wellies just in case.

Explorer Tom Clonoe ambush features a tall tale about a hidden tunnel straight to the local pub. Nobody believes it, but they check under the floorboards just in case. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?