Take a walk on the wild side of life

Donal Hickey sings the praises of the great outdoors.

THERE’S hardly a better time for walking than the month of May, when nature is at its most vibrant and the countryside is in bloom.

In recent years, new walks and trails have been developed in many parts of the country, with Coillte alone offering more than 150 locations where you can take the air, listen to birdsong and, at the same time, improve your health with useful exercise.