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It might be a cliché to use the words “winter wonderland” for our new issue – but there’s no getting around it. The Lake District in midwinter really is a beautiful sight, as the song goes. And you’ll see it to spectacular effect here.
As the November rain gives way to a brighter, crisper festive season, we’ve got high and low-level walks to get you to the very heart of the district in all its white-dusted glory. From a stunning trip round the Fairfield Horseshoe to the beautiful belvederes of Lingmoor and Latrigg, and from Brant Fell to Keswick Pencil Museum (we love it), there’s something here for everyone. And we’ve got words from Cumbria Tourism on how the district is reinventing itself following the floods of the past few weeks.
Plus we’ve got a nine-page Ultimate Guide to the Pennine Way, giving you a complete breakdown of the route and how to walk it, and a tantalising look at some of those world-famous highlights such as Kinder, Malham Cove and High Force.
We’re also galloping along with the incredible white horses that are carved into the chalk downs of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Dorset, and posing the question: “Were they really done by aliens?” And meet the slightly barmy fellow who cycled to every one of Britain’s county highs – and then walked them!
There’s a walking weekend to enjoy in the Cotswolds and Stuart Maconie’s 12 Walks of Christmas into the bargain.
Plus you’ll find a special report on the increase of Lyme Disease among walkers – and how to minimise the risks yourself.
Base-layers, gaiters and torches are put through their paces in Britain’s most comprehensive gear test, and in Feel Good, we’ve discovered why beer and chocolate milk are good for you. Huzzah!
Oh – and we nearly forgot – we’d like you to cast your vote as we aim to find BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE WALK. Interested? Thought so. (Especially as there’s £1,890 of walking kit to be won...)
Country Walking January 2010: because in the lane, snow is glistening
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