Freshen up for festive season

You’ll earn your mince pies with a bracing walk on Sheep’s Head, says David Young

HERE’S how to snap out of a grey-skies malaise and it will work for all ages, all family configurations, and even the most cantankerous. Break out of your festive comfort zone, and earn your hot port and mince pies by following this guide to the ruddy-cheeked walk and the rewarding country pub.

Start with a beautiful part of the world not a million miles from your doorstep. Pack a little: not for a house-move, just enough for a few days. But make sure you’ve got a rain jacket, wellies, and a few layers. And socks. Head out and when you return you’ll be feeling ‘fresh’.