[Doug]

I don't think you can beat heading for the hills. At this time of year you can walk at lower levels in the lakes and just about get everything you need to stimulate mind, body and soul. The brave might what to push a little harder and head for higher ground and believe me it will do you better than any can of Red Bull.

Lose ends at the weekend can be tide up with a visit to the Interlink and an afternoon watching Stanley, even if football isn’t your bag you’d be surprised how it gets a grip of you when they about to stick one in.

Sedately trips on water can be a nightmare at this time of year lakes, rivers and canals tend to run thought open exposed ground so the wind and bitter cold can drive right up your souwester.

Old Churches, Abbeys, castles and prehistoric sites can be wonderful experience at this time of year, not many people around to bug you, if you wrap up warm and eat well on the day nothing will bother you.