Trail blazers: Walkers set to get out and about

MORE than 180 events are taking place throughout the country tomorrow to mark National Trails Day.

Trail blazers: Walkers set to get out and about
Sat, 02 Oct, 2010 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

The annual celebration of the countryside is aimed at getting people of all ages and fitness levels outdoors and discovering trails in their locality.

It started off in 2008 with just 60 events here in the Republic and then doubled to 120 the following year when it became an all-Ireland phenomenon.

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