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Let’s pretend you need good reasons to go visit one of the most heavenly places on earth.
Winter is right around the corner. You’re now facing a reality that you’re going to be stuck in your office chair for long hours and long weeks, wishing your legs are stretched out on the green fields of Lake District.
Instead of inhaling the scent of the office air-freshener that you’ve always associated with your stress, you long to breathe the freshest air, where the mountains, the cold wind, the hikes, the locals, and more make the world more interesting and life more exciting.
What more is that Lake District transforms in the winter. Suddenly, it becomes more magical and ethereal, as if you’re in an entirely different world.
Instead of wishing you’re at Lake District, why not book another trip to the area? After all, there are no two Lake District experiences alike. You might have experienced the fun it has to offer during summer, but the winter season provides something else.
Here are more reasons that you need to go back to the Lake District during the winter.
1. Gourmet destination
The Lake District boasts the UK’s creme de la creme of fine dining, what with the four Michelin-star restaurants at Cumbria. This is why this place is a must-visit for every gourmand.
2. Wrapping up warm for winter walks
There’s nothing nicer than to embrace the cold weather and go out for long, invigorating walks. There are plenty of trails in the Lake District, so there’s one that will suit your ability or your mood. If you have kids, it’s best to walk up and down Tarn Hows’ circular walk.
3. Instagram-perfect pictures of snow on the hills
These snow-covered hills make the Lake District perfect for people who love snow. It’s like being inside the pages of a good fairy tale book. The beauty is arresting, and it’s worth boasting about on your Instagram (not that it needs it).
4.Cosy county pubs and tearooms
Getting warm inside cosy tearooms and pubs after a long refreshing walk on the snow-clad trails of Lake District is the best thing to do to cap off the day. The roaring fire of a fireplace or a traditional wood burner on these places will not only warm your weary legs, but it will also warm your hearts. Many of the pubs serve locally brewed beers and legendary ales too, while some of these places offer panoramic views of the mountains.
5. Magical sunsets and sunrises
If you want to witness something spectacular in your life, wake up early to witness a Lake District sunrise. If you missed, it, hang outdoors a little to see the sunset. Both are simply astonishing, that’s why photographers love to take pictures of them during winter.
6. Stock up with delicious chocolate
Go to the chocolate factory at Hawkshead where they let you whip up chocolate truffles by yourself. You can take them home to share with your loved ones. Or you can just consume them there at the Chocolate Factory Hawkshead with a glass of complimentary Prosecco.
7. Winter spirits
If you want something stronger than Prosecco to go with your chocolate truffles, you can head on to the shores of Bassenthwaite where they boast award-winning gins, vodkas, and whiskies.
8. Shopping at the villages
If you want to get something different for your friends and loved ones back at home, shop at Lake District villages. There are boutiques and independent shops around the area—each offering items you can’t find anywhere else in the world.
The Lake District is a perfect winter destination to spend your holiday breaks. Get in touch with The Pastures to see how we can help!
