Winter Activities From the middle of December to the middle of March, you will see gorgeous winter scenes as the hills return to browns and yellows, there is a dusting of snow on the peaks and the evergreen trees keep the balance and beauty of the woodlands, with clearer views. It is a perfect time for quiet walks, watching geese and other migratory birds heading south, or birds of prey working hard to find food. In very cold weather, ice skating on the lochs.