Bird How, Holmrook, Cumbria
Feeling misanthropic? Other people are rare in this particular part of Cumbria – the wonderfully remote Eskdale Valley. Bird How is a squat stone cottage at the end of a twisting farm track, but don’t be fooled by the property’s origins as a cow barn – step inside and you’ll find two bedrooms (one twin and one with bunkbeds) and the cosiest living room we’ve clapped eyes on, thanks to its huge fireplace and fantastic views over the blustery Cumbrian moorland. We suggest a lung-busting hike up England’s steepest road (the twisting, zig-zagging Hardknott Pass) as a warm-up for a march to the top of Scafell Pike – a lesser-known route to the summit starts just outside the cottage.
WEATHER
Snow on Mottistone Downs on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Pictures by Luke Ferguson of the IW County Press Camera Club. Did you see snow on the Isle of Wight? East Cowes and other areas saw the white stuff fall from the sky last night, and there was evidence of it on the Island s high points this morning. Luke Ferguson, from the Isle of Wight County Press Camera Club, took these photos from Mottistone Down this morning. The IW Met Service released its latest forecast this morning. It said: A mostly cloudy and cold day with only very limited brighter spells along with the risk of the odd shower, especially later when there may be little sleet mixed in although not everywhere will see these.