Getting away in the New Year is getting more popular each year. Many factors could be contributing to this.
A large reason this year is due to the current economic situation. Many people go away for Christmas but it can be costly and at times when things are a little tight, it is a luxury that people may decide to give up. But what about the fact the nights are so dark and Christmas can actually be quite a stressful time of the year. Surely, the perfect time to get away is January?
Taking a break in January celebrates the New Year, recharges the batteries after a hectic and over indulging Christmas and can be one of the best value short breaks you can have. The Lake District is popular choice in January. There are many activities to do in the Lake District along with the possibility of snow still being on the fells. As with hotels and leisure accommodation throughout the country,
hotels in the Lake District have excellent rates for January as it is traditionally thought to be the quietest month of the year. This enables the consumer to enjoy short breaks in the Lake District at fabulous prices, much needed after Christmas but especially when everyone is being hit by the economic crisis.
Savvy travellers are noticing the great value deals to be had in the New Year. It makes sense really as the retail industry is famous for having its biggest sale period immediately after Christmas and into the New Year. Holidays are being thought bout for the Spring and Summer but waiting until then without a break is too long to go. A
short brek in the Lake District can also combine what many require post Christmas, exercise! Canoeing, sailing, walking, mountaineering, fell running, cycling, the list goes on. The most popular, cheapest and most accessible is walking on the hundreds of fells in the Lake District. Wainwright alone walked and wrote about 214 of them but there are many further smaller fells allowing walkers of any age or ability to sample what the English Lake District is famous for.
The weather in the Lake District this Winter has been chilly to say the least! The effect that this has on the landscape is beautiful though. The thick frosts pick out the contours in the fells and highlight them to produce even more spectacular landscapes. Caution must be taken when walking the higher Lakeland fells and proper equipment and clothing must be worn. It is England but it can still be dangerous on higher ground.