The Wonder Of Winter Walking
Wrap up warm and discover all the beauty the UK has to offer…
Frosty towpaths, cosy fires and historic waterside pubs make Britain’s peaceful canal networks a great antidote to the hustle and bustle of Christmas. Drifters Waterway Holidays WWW.DRIFTERS.CO.UK offers winter cruising from a number of its bases, with boats ranging from snug craft for two to family vessels for eight – and what’s more, it’s free to moor almost anywhere on the network!
When crisp, wintry weather sets in, walking takes on a beauty all of its own.
Britain has fabulous walks to enjoy, from gentle strolls to tough hikes and everything in between. All you have to do is pull on your boots, wrap up warm and step outside. As an extra bonus, walking in cold weather burns more calories too! How better to celebrate winter?
The Lake District is a compelling part of England, all the more stunning when there is a smattering of snow on the mountain tops. Beatrix Potter clearly thought so too, as she lived in the village of Sawrey in Cumbria for almost 40 years. Follow in her footsteps to get an insight into what inspired her tales of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck and Mrs Tiggywinkle by setting out on a walk along the western shore of Lake Windermere, over wooded fells and through Cockshott Point woods.
After this trek of around 8½ miles you deserve a warming dram or hot chocolate in the historic Tower