The UK's best spot for a winter walk has 'beautiful view points' - top 10 list
Bakewell was voted the best spot for a winter walk
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Wrapping up warm for a winter walk is something many families will do during the festive break.
Experts have shared the best winter destinations with great walks.
Bakewell in Derbyshire was voted as the top hidden destination in research by Sally's Cottages.
It looked at factors including social media metrics, the average snowfall and festive sentiments.
A few spots in the Lake District made the list
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From the data, the winter destinations that have the most festive walking routes were shared.
Bakewell topped the list again, followed by Grasmere and Bowness-on-Windermere, both in the Lake District.
The experts said: "Is Christmas even Christmas without some fun family walks?
"Stretching your legs after eating far too much chocolate is a go-to festive activity, so finding some secret spots with beautiful walks is what we’re all about. Here are our favourite spots."
Best winter destinations for a winter walk
Bakewell, Derbyshire - 65 routes
Grasmere, Lake District - 60 routes
Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District - 51 routes
Ambleside, Lake District - 49 routes
Chipping Campden, Cotswolds - 33 routes
Broadway, Cotswolds - 28 routes
Castle Combe, Cotswolds - 26 routes
Stow-On-the-Wold, Cotswold - 23 routes
Keswick, Lake District - 22 routes
Bibury, Cotswolds - 20 routes
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The best walks were shared
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Bakewell is home to the Monsal Trail which is a stunning view.
A reviewer on Tripadvisor said: "There are beautiful views of the Peak District and lots of atmospheric Victorian railway tunnels along the way."
Another added: "Monsal head view point is beautiful."
This comes as research found the best spot for a staycation in the UK.
Castle Combe in Wiltshire came up top, according to Photography experts at Lafayette Photography.
It looked at 50 renowned British walks to see which had gathered the most traction on social media.
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