Authors, travel and nature writers pick routes in the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Scenic Areas that take on a special aura in winter

Cold winds sweep marshes, hills, woods and moors from Rye to Pitlochry. But our tipsters are hardy and know the best routes – and some restorative pitstops

Read on for 2019 inspiration …

Continental festivities include chocolate logs in Paris, tree-cutting in Norway and plenty of fish: eel in Naples, carp in Prague and fermented skate in Iceland

Like Versailles but more manageable, this château turns into a winter wonderland at Christmas – perfect for a family day trip from Paris

Yes, I know it’s late but here it is

The final selection of the year ranges from New York cops to Venice shops, camel fairs to penguins.