Sacrificial Altar

Explorer Tom The Rock Close is hiding a message in its stones that only reveals itself if you look at it with squinty eyes. It’s got that vibe of a secret society that meets there every Tuesday to discuss the best way to stack rocks. Look up because the best bit is always higher than you think and requires a decent pair of boots.

Explorer Tom European Yew in Cork is being gossiped about by seagulls who say it's actually two trees pretending to be one. They're probably right because I can't tell where one ends. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom The Seven Sisters have strict rules for visitors, including 'do not touch' and 'please stop asking if they’re related'. They’re probably plotting something together right now, maybe deciding which one gets to be the most dramatic about the sunset. Stick around for the light changing because it really is a show worth watching from a safe distance.

Explorer Tom Blarney House is part of the castle demesne, so it’s got that fancy farmyard complex energy. If it met a stranger, it’d say 'I’m not just a shed; I have sandstone arches'. Go check out those timber sash windows!

Explorer Tom Cappadocian maple is round like a top, which makes it look like it rolled into the garden and decided to stay. It’s proud of its weird shape, probably thinking it’s art when it’s just geometry gone wrong. Pick a stone nearby, any stone, and invent its biography; it’ll believe you.

Explorer Tom Blarney Castle in County Cork has two distinct tower phases, which is like wearing two coats at once because you forgot what the weather was. If it rains, blame me for not checking the forecast properly.

Explorer Tom Station master's house in Monacnapa is built with clapperboard and corrugated iron, which was cheap back then. It refuses to fall down because it’s got railway company pride. Bring a flashlight if you want to see why it looks so picturesque from the outside.