Got cabin fever? Try Helen Fairbairn's 15 winter walks with a difference

Got cabin fever? As lockdown restrictions ease, walking expert Helen Fairbairn suggests some of the best escape routes to explore around Ireland

A bit of a climb but the views at the summit of Carrickgollogan in Co Dublin make it well worthwhile. Picture from 'Family Walks Around Dublin – A Walking Guide', by Adrian Hendroff, published by The Collins Press.

Helen Fairbairn

It's been a long lockdown.

As restrictions ease once again, we've asked Helen Fairbairn to compile 15 routes to inspire you to explore your local area again.