Firestyle Magazine Issue 9 - Autumn 2017 | Page 28

National Trust Escape the festive bustle with a National Trust winter walk Christmas can be tiring. But don’t let the dark days get you down, it’s the perfect time to wrap up warm, throw on some wellies and get out on an invigorating winter walk. What better way to celebrate the festive season? Blow away the December cobwebs while rambling along blustery coastal paths, or take a stroll through frosty countryside and keep your eyes peeled for seasonal wildlife. Whichever route you choose, there’s something to suit all tastes. With the help of its supporters, the National Trust cares for hundreds of walking trails in beautiful locations all across the country. Here are some of the best walking trails and events to give you a spring in your step during the cold winter months. South West Godolphin, Cornwall A gentle ramble up to the top of Godolphin Hill which boasts one of the best views over West Cornwall. On a clear winters day you can see as far as St Michael’s Mount and St Ives bay. Every time you venture into the Cornish countryside you are helping National Trust rangers maintain pathways and trails for family walks all year round. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/godolphin/trails/ godolphin-hill-walk 28 Studland, Dorset Old Harry Rocks walk Get a view of the breath-taking Jurassic coast from the edge of these unique rock formations. Beautiful on both a calm or blustery day, the sound of the waves beneath is the perfect winter escape to the coast. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/purbeck-countryside/trails/ old-harry-rocks-walk