Lifelong Adventure: Thrill seekers

Growing older no longer means a sedentary life. By the time we hit retirement, we’re ready for some action, whether that’s channelling our inner Bear Grylls or summiting a great peak, writes Orla Neligan

Pack your boots and spurs for a trip to the White Stallion Ranch in Arizona
The Beara Way follows the coastline via various mountain passes

Blame the madcap adventures of 75-year-old Nancy Ashmawy, star of the Emmy award-winning series 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy, but active retirees are no longer just to be found grazing buffets on cruise ships, teeing off on golf courses or pottering on Spain’s southern beaches. And while there may only be a small percentage who feel the desire to throw themselves out of a ...