In winter, sunlight throws a kinder, softer light across the land, crisp frost crunches underfoot, and the pub’s roaring open fire awaits your wind-brushed cheeks. Scientists talk of the biophilia effect – our innate desire to be in green and lumpy places – and hill-walking is a great way to keep the winter blues away. Plus it’s a sensational cardiovascular activity.
The UK has 15 National Parks (nationalparks.gov.uk), such as the Lake District, Peak District and South Downs, which, being the most handsome, are the logical places to escape to. But also look into our National Trails (nationaltrail.co.uk), which can be wondrous.
For kit, consider SKIINCore’s (£TBC, skiin.com) self-heating, wire-free base clothing, controllable via your smartphone. It only heats areas most sensitive to cold and learns your optimal temperature. Salomon’s…
