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- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ian Paterson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Carn in Slievethoul is a flat-topped cairn that might be the denuded remains of a passage grave, basically a rock pile with attitude problems. There's a curse here that only affects people who don't wave when they pass by, so make sure you give it a proper nod. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
Saggart HillMountain / peak · 336 ydExplorer Tom Saggart Hill is near Cupidstown and Kildare in the south of Dublin. It’s part of a larger range, so don’t get confused by the other hills nearby and make sure you’re looking at the right one for your photo.
Glenaraneen Mill PondsDam/reservoir/basin · 1382 ydExplorer Tom Glenaraneen Mill Ponds nearly got famous when a fisherman caught a trout with a hat on its head, but nobody believed him. Now it’s just a fishing lake in the hills, which is honestly a much better vibe than industrial mill power. Stand by the water and wait for magic to happen.
farmyard complex1.1 miExplorer Tom Farmyard complex in Brittas Big is busy as ever. The house dates to 1800 with fancy sash windows, while the barns are just rough stone. It’s a working farm that refuses to sit still. Snap some action for me!
Cupidstown HillMountain / peak · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Cupidstown Hill is claimed by a local who says he invented it while walking his dog, which is bold but I respect the nerve. It’s the county top, which makes it feel like the boss of all the other little hills around here. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next one.
Rathcoole WoodlandWood · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Rathcoole Woodland would win the county fair easily because it knows how to look important without actually trying very hard at all. It’s got that classic Dublin vibe where everything looks a bit damp but somehow still feels like it belongs in a fancy painting or something. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice, the kind that makes you sound like you invented the word 'woodland' just
Inniscara GalleryGallery · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Inniscara Gallery would teach history to you if it had a mouth and a stick, pointing at old photos like you’re slow learners. The gulls outside are definitely judging your outfit while you try to look sophisticated in front of the architecture charts. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
Rathcoole ParkPark · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Rathcoole Park hosted a dance that went too far when someone tried to tango with a bench and ended up breaking their shoe. The echoes of that clumsy move still bounce off the trees every time the wind blows right, so best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll to ground yourself in reality.
CastleCastle, tower house · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Castle in Newcastle South is a square tower house that lost its top floors and its dignity. Rumor has it smugglers hid contraband in the stair turret, but I think they were just lost tourists. It’s two storeys high and full of secret nooks. Go at sunset and thank me later.
European Yew3.9 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Dublin has an imaginary fan club called 'The Conifer Lovers' who meet underground. They probably argue about which branch is the most majestic and throw leaves at each other. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap with them.
Grand Canal WayWalking route · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Grand Canal Way in County Dublin is absolutely sick of people asking if the water is actually moving or just pretending to be a river. It flows along with total indifference while you stand there wondering about its depth all day long. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Rath Turtle MoatFairy fort / ringfort · 5.9 miExplorer Tom Rath Turtle Moat sounds like a creature that sleeps for centuries, and honestly, given how high its platform is, I’d bet it does. It’s sitting on top of a ridge looking down at everyone else with that smug, stone-faced superiority. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
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