By Nikita Hall
We’ve officially made it through the 10 darkest weeks of the year and the brighter nights are finally resurfacing, what a time to celebrate!
This means no more waking up and getting home from college in the pitch black, and more opportunities to take part in outdoor activities.
Whether your New Year’s resolution was to spend more time outside, or you just want to take a break from college work, here are 5 hikes to try now the brighter evenings are upon us.
Glendalough White Route (The Spinc Loop), Co. Wicklow
Distance: 9.5km
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 2.5-4 hours
Start point: National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Benbulbin Loop, Co. Sligo
Distance: 5.5km
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1-2 hours
Start point: Gortarowey Forest entrance car park
Djouce Mountain Loop (Vis White Hill), Co. Wicklow
Distance: 13km
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 3-5 hours
Start point: Ballinastoe Wood car park
Cuilcagh Boardwalk, Co. Fermanagh
Distance: 11km
Difficulty: Hard
Time: 2-3 hours
Start point: Cuilcagh Boardwalk car park
Slieve Foye, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Distance: 9km
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 3-4 hours
Start point: Harbour car park (at the Tourist office)