Platform rath in Drumduff

Explorer Tom Portal tomb: Cloghfin in Cloghfin has a family tree that’s mostly made up of giant rocks and questionable cousins from the Neolithic era. It’s been standing there looking confused since before we invented shoes, so don’t be too surprised if it ignores you. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Lisboy Bridge in Deroran / Lisboy has a bird that refuses to leave, sitting right on top like it owns the place and is collecting rent from everyone who walks under it. It’s been there so long the bridge just pretends not to see it, which is probably the wisest thing to do. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Deverney Bridge would definitely bring a flask and a very confident attitude to any party it crashed, expecting everyone to immediately recognize its superior architectural standing in the room. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Beragh made a New Year's resolution to stop leaning so heavily on its neighbor, but gravity keeps winning the argument. It’s right there by the roadside, looking like it’s waiting for someone to tell it straighten up or else. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom The Women's Graveyard in Carrickmore would describe the 1800s to a teenager as 'vibes were strong but the fashion was terrible'. It’s a small enclosure with big opinions on how you should dress. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Explorer Tom Church & graveyard in Drumragh is playing hide-and-seek with a legend about a giant who lost his trousers here. The roof fell in long ago, so the dead are really living it up under the stars. Pack a picnic and an excuse.

Explorer Tom Mullaghcarn in County Tyrone has a hidden message carved into its stones by someone who definitely wasn’t serious about the font choice. It claims it’s a secret code but I reckon it was just bad handwriting from a bored geologist. Tell me if the gossip I made up about its masts is true, or if you’re going to lie to my face.

Explorer Tom History of Gortin Glen Forest would bring a very old, dusty hat to any party it attended. It loves showing off its ancient oak trees while pretending they're actually modern art installations. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

Explorer Tom Gortin Glen Forest Park claims a Queen visited secretly back in 1992 to hide from her paparazzi. Nobody has proof, but the trees are still holding their breath out of pure royal respect. Go in good boots and better humour.

Explorer Tom Knockmany has stone patterns so old I would be foolish to pretend I can read their secret message. The passage tomb near Augher dates to around 3000 BC. Thirteen sandstone uprights remain, and three carry rare carved circles, spirals and zigzags. A protective chamber and mound were built in 1959, so the art can be seen through the entrance gates without putting the stones at risk. The place has later tales of Queen Báine and Fionn mac Cumhaill, but those are stories, not labels left by the builders. I would happily tell one on the walk up and then let the carving hold my tongue. Check current site access, use the path and never touch or mark the stones. Some things have lasted precisely because later visitors learned to leave them alone.

Explorer Tom Castle & bawn: Newtownstewart castle in Newtownstewart has a family tree so messy it looks like a cat walked across a wet inkwell. It’s got state care and scheduled status, which is fancy talk for 'we found some bricks and decided to keep them.' Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Castle & bailey: harry avery's castle in Upper Or New Deerpark thinks the road leading to it is too fancy for its taste and prefers muddy footpaths. It’s medieval or late medieval, which means it has seen everything and forgives nothing about your driving skills. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.