Walking in a Winter Wonderland

| Monday, December 19, 2011
By John Harrison


A popular activity for Brits each winter is to go out hiking and see as much of the country's stunning natural environment as they can while it's illuminated by frost and dew.

Despite the cold and wet weather that is often prevalent across the UK at this time of year, many people love nothing more than putting on their waterproofs and going on a walk with their friends or family and seeing the natural environment in all its splendour.

However, sometimes even the most enthusiastic lovers of the outdoors need a bit of inspiration for their next trip.

So we have put together some suggestions as to the best locations for winter walks.

Best UK Winter Walking Destinations

* Lake District: Unsurprisingly, it is the stunning lakes in England's biggest national park that are the main attraction for outdoor enthusiasts. Popular lakes include Coniston, Windermere and Darwent. However, there is a range of hills and mountains, also known as fells, in the surrounding area for keen hikers. One of which is Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain.

* Lake District: It's not surprising that it is the lakes in England's largest national park that attract the majority of visitors. However, there is so much more to do there, with plenty of good hiking routes to take advantage of that lead you up hills and mountains, known in the area as 'fells', and leave you with stunning views of the lakes.

* Peak District: It is believed that the Peak District is the second most-visited national park in the world, just behind Mount Fuji National Park in Japan. Whether or not that is true, though, there is plenty there for the outdoor enthusiast to do. Take your pick from the many trekking trails and head for attractions like Mam Tor and Speedwell Caverns.

Pack an Outdoor GPS Device

Outdoor GPS has a wide range of benefits to trekkers who want to make their outdoor adventures that bit more enjoyable and practical.

Firstly, the devices provide access to Ordnance Survey maps in stunning detail and the GPS technology ensures you always know where you are on that map. In addition, it allows you to upload useful statistics from your walks, such as time, speed and distance covered.

And because they provide invaluable information as to your whereabouts, it means no more speculative treks to specific landmarks or attractions only to find you have run out of daylight.




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