Whether it’s a day at the spa to rejuvenate and pamper, a new type of diet or just to get through January with some bracing Sunday walks to the pub, January marks the start of the season of health, wellbeing and detoxing and Cumbrian venues are geared up to welcome and fulfil all those needs.
Start off the new year by trying a new healthy veggie type diet at venues including Fellinis in Ambleside, The Last Zebra in Carlisle or Café Ambio at Whinlatter who are either fully vegetarian or offer a large selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Some also offer a great range of mocktails for a tasty alcohol-free drink.
January is also an optimum time to book a de-stressing spa day or break. Spa breaks in the Lakes are what January is made for and whether you are looking for a spa hotel, lodges with hot tubs or places to visit with the family and the dog, Cumbria has it all.
A vast number of hotels offer incredible spa facilities and thermal journeys including Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Langdale Hotel & Spa, Netherwood Hotel & Spa and Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa.
Alternatively, Ullswater’s Another Place is a great choice for those who like more alternative activities. Book in for wild swimming, paddle boarding, archery, sailing and much more.
Of course, in Cumbria, health and wellbeing comes at its best in the great outdoors with the county boasting some of the North West’s best walking and hiking. Climbing a fell or hiking in forests and woodlands is a local pastime but for those less confident in going it alone, the region is home to lots of companies offering guided walking sessions. These include Hiking Highs, Muddy Boots Walking Holidays, Misty’s Guided Walks, Mountain Journeys, Skyline Walking Holidays and Kelker Well Walks.
Outdoor activities can also take on other forms, offering an alternative take on healthy days out ranging from a day on the high ropes and zip wires at Zip World near Brockhole to enjoying a spot of ‘forest bathing’ at Whinlatter and Grizedale Forests. Both forests also offer outdoor yoga classes on selected dates.
For a healthy mind, craft activities are a great way to start off a New Year and there are plenty to choose from across the county. Pure Lakes at Far Sawrey offers masterclasses in candle and soap making, while at Rheged near Keswick it’s possible to learn all types of crafts from painting to sewing. At Cumbria Crystal in Ulverston try glass blowing or check out the array of activities available at National Trust properties for healthy pursuits for both adults and children.
Whether you are looking for a unique place to stay, weekend break or a cosy cottage with a hot tub, be sure to check out our accommodation listings to find the ultimate short break in January.
For more inspiration and ideas for a healthy start to 2025 visit our Health & Wellbeing page.
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