Streeve Mountain

Explorer Tom Banagher Glen - Forest Trail in County Derry was once taken over by a fox who thought he was the forest ranger, and honestly, he did a better job than most humans. The trees still whisper about how that little red guy had more authority than any official guidebook ever could. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Stick Hill in County Derry is locked in a bitter feud with the neighbouring peaks over who gets to claim the best sunset views for their Instagram stories. The McGee family and the O’Neills have been arguing about the vantage point since the hill actually formed. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Banagher Old Church has three wells, two crosses, and an underground passage that sounds like it leads directly to the pub. The seagulls say it smells like old prayers and fresh bread. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Saint Patrick would have said Mullaghaneany was a bit much, even for him, and suggested he just go home to bed instead. The three fences at the summit are his last-ditch effort to keep people out of his personal space, honestly. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.

Explorer Tom Dungiven Castle has a hidden tunnel that leads straight to the local pub, according to every legend I’ve ever heard. It’s perfect for when you’re thirsty and don’t want to walk in the rain. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and points you into a field of sheep instead.

Explorer Tom Dungiven Castle has some walls left, which the local rabbits use as a jungle gym. They think it’s all part of their game plan. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun about stone masonry.

Explorer Tom Ballydonegan Sweathouse in County Derry is where the seagulls go to complain about the salt content of the air. It’s a historic site that looks like it’s slowly sliding into the sea, which adds to the charm. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Moydamlaght Forest in County Derry is playing hide-and-seek with me, and I suspect it’s winning by a landslide because there's barely anything to find! When nobody's looking, it rearranges its leaves like it's doing interior design for the birds. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Craig-na-Shoke in County Derry is a cliff known as Eagle's Rock, probably because an eagle once got its hat stuck there and refused to leave. I reckon it took forty cups of tea to build this view for us. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.

Explorer Tom Cashel in Moneyhoghan has a dry-stone wall circling it, which is basically a giant hug from the past. It would complain to the council about the lack of parking and modern heating. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Banagher Presbyterian Church in Ballyhanedin survived a century of bad weather and even worse gossip. The roof has seen things, but it keeps them to itself. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.

Explorer Tom Bovevagh Presbyterian Church has been watching over Camnish since the 1760s with arms crossed. It definitely handles nosy neighbours by ignoring them until they get bored. Go at sunset and thank me later for the view.