Wedderburn Park

Explorer Tom Railway Bridge in Dunmurry has a name that sounds like it should be a pub, but it’s actually just bricks and regret from the 1820s. I bet 'Railway' is a mispronunciation of a very old Gaelic curse word. Tell it a joke; it’s been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Mary Peters Statue in County Antrim is having a bit of a rivalry with the more famous statues down the road. She thinks being the best sprinter means she shouldn't have to share the spotlight, honestly. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.

Explorer Tom First Presbyterian Church (Non Subscribing) in Dunmurry bragged about surviving a storm that was actually just a very aggressive pigeon that got into the bell tower and made a huge racket. It’s been standing there since 1760, looking like it’s ready to tell that story again for the hundredth time. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.

Explorer Tom Minnowburn is the shortcut that isn't actually a shortcut, just a very slow river with attitude and opinions about your pace. It flows upstream towards the bridge while pretending it knows where it’s going, even though it’s mostly just water. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals here.

Explorer Tom Terrace Hill Garden in County Down hosted a dance where someone actually broke the banister. Nobody talks about that one, but the wood still remembers the impact. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.

Explorer Tom Church: drum in Drumbeg has a resident ghost who is too lazy to even knock on the door. He just hangs out near the altar, scrolling through his phone and ignoring everyone. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.

Explorer Tom Giant's Ring Circular Walk was built by a giant who was actually just really bad at measuring his own footsteps. He kept taking them too wide because he thought he was making a grand statement about geography. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom The Lagan Towpath thinks Dublin tourists are all talk and no walk, which is fair because they always stop to take selfies with bridges. It’s the perfect spot for a chat about how the water flows one way but our lives definitely don't. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom Henge & passage tomb: the giant's ring in Ballynahatty was built by someone who really needed to show off their stone-moving skills. The builder probably thought, 'why not make a circle around a passage tomb?' and just went for it. Bring someone who'll believe anything you say.

Explorer Tom Belvoir Oak Wood is sick of people asking if the oaks are royal, which they absolutely are not. They’re just trees that grew tall and got lucky with the name. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Lagan Meadows is secretly proud of one specific potato growing by the path that refuses to be dug up. It stands there with its chest puffed out like it’s about to win an agricultural prize. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.

Explorer Tom Black Hill in County Antrim is secretly proud of one specific potato that grew on its slope three hundred years ago. The view from up there is so good it makes you feel guilty for not bringing snacks. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.