10 Mindfulness in the mountains

Give yourself time to contemplate life and develop some tried-and-tested coping strategies during this “Mindfulness in the Mountains” break, new for 2017. On the shores of Buttermere in the Lake District with lovely lake and mountain views, you’ll have the opportunity to live in the moment through a programme of silent walking and reflection in restorative countryside. FOUR-NIGHTS STARTS FROM £299PP, INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION, SOME MEALS AT HASSNESS COUNTRY HOUSE, LUNCHES ON THE WALK DAYS, LOCAL TRANSPORT, MEDITATION AND YOGA SESSIONS; CHAPTERSHOLIDAYS.CO.UK

Time to travel further? Discover Alpine walking along a network of ancient paths called the Occitan Trails in Piedmont’s remote Valle Maira in the Italian Cottian Alps. Inntravel’s new holiday takes you across lavender-clad hillsides and past atmospheric WWII relics. FROM £995PP* FOR 8 NIGHTS BASED ON 2 SHARING, HALF-BOARD; INNTRAVEL.CO.UK