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The Best Winter Walks Across The North

Whether you're looking to get the kids out of the house and away from the television for a few hours or to justify an afternoon spent next to the fire in a cosy pub, nothing beats a peaceful walk through the countryside after the mayhem of Christmas.

David Wilson Homes has scoured the country to unearth the best winter walks to blow away the cobwebs this festive period. Here are two for the north of England.

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North West of England
Rydal Water, Lake District
Distance: 2.8 miles/4.5 km

Time: 1.5h

Difficulty: Easy

This family-friendly walk in the Lake District is a treat all year round, but even more so when temperatures hit minus figures. Twirling around the foot of Nab Scar before heading towards the lower part of Loughrigg Fell, it provides breathtaking views over the water.

The Twelve Apostles Caroline Spalding

Yorkshire
The Twelve Apostles, Bingley
Distance: 4 miles/6.4 km

Time: 2h

Difficulty: Easy

This four mile-loop starts and finishes in Bingley, West Yorkshire, and makes a beautiful winter walk. Tranquil and picturesque, it provides a great opportunity to take in the stunning landscape. Climb to the top of Burley Moor, 400 metres above sea level, to admire the mysterious Bronze Age stones.