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LordelloGate lodge · 365 ydExplorer Tom Lordello gate lodge in Shankill was designed by Alfred Gresham Jones, who clearly liked his buildings to have opinions. It’s guarding an estate and probably judging your shoes. Tuck a coin under the step if you’re feeling generous.
Shankill HouseCountry house · 493 ydExplorer Tom Shankill House was erected by Jasper Villiers Fowler in the early 19th century. It’s got a square plan and overlooks the Irish Sea and Bray Head. It’s been vacant since 2012, which makes it perfect for imagining all the parties that could have happened there! Don’t let the silence fool you!
Rathmichael WalkWalking route · 605 ydExplorer Tom Rathmichael Walk took forty-seven cups of tea to build according to local legend, which explains why it smells faintly of Earl Grey on windy days. The workers were too caffeinated to notice the slight uphill gradient they created by accident. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
Bawn in RathmichaelBawn · 1016 ydExplorer Tom Rathfarnham Castle has been passed around like a hot potato from the Loftus family to the Earls of Ely. It’s got a colonnaded portico now, which is just fancy words for 'we added some curtains.' Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Puck's CastleCastle · 1042 ydExplorer Tom Puck's Castle in County Dublin sounds like something from a fairy tale, which fits perfectly since we're in Ireland. It's in Shankill, so if you see any mischievous sprites, just nod at them politely and move on.
Dublin Mountains Way Trailhead SignVisitor information · 1303 ydExplorer Tom Locals swear if you don’t touch this trailhead sign with your left foot, you’ll be stuck in traffic forever. It’s a superstition born from pure frustration and a total lack of better things to do. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
St. James GateVisitor information · 1632 ydExplorer Tom St. James Gate in County Dublin took about four thousand cups of tea to build, according to the local legend. The workers were probably just hiding from the rain, but it sounds better that way. Dare you to say hello to it out loud right now.
Carrickgollogan HillMountain / peak · 1735 ydExplorer Tom Carrickgollogan Hill is famous for a local who swears he invented the concept of hiking and named it after his pet goat. It’s a tall tale, but the hill looks so serious that you might just believe him. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Carrickgollogan dolmen/wedge tombArchaeological place · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Carrickgollogan Dolmen/Wedge Tomb in County Dublin has been sitting on the bench since the Bronze Age, waiting for a better rival. It’s constantly comparing itself to Newgrange and losing, but it doesn’t care. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Monterey Cypress1.2 miExplorer Tom This Monterey Cypress in County Dublin is definitely listening to a fiddler who never stops playing. The music is stuck in its branches. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Tully Grave YardGraveyard · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Tully graveyard thinks the seagulls are actually ghosts that just really want a fish dinner every single afternoon. It sits at the foot of the mountains with layers of walls like a target for history nerds. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Stone Pine1.8 miMore castles and forts in County Dublin · All of County Dublin
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