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Winter walks aren’t always how you imagine them to be. Sometimes they’re a hundred times better – even more so if you make a weekend of it.

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

There’s something magical about exploring Britain’s landscapes during the quieter seasons. True, you won’t have those lazy summer evenings outdoors, and some attractions and campsites may not be open

The Lake District, nestled in the north-west corner of England in Cumbria, is the country’s most poetic landscape. From Wordsworth to Beatrix Potter, the Lake District has always drawn writers, artist

■ Distance: 7¾ miles/12.5km ■ Time: 3½-4hours ■ Grade: Moderate