Sizzling sausage and lapping lakes feature on a new helpline

A telephone helpline of "inspiring" sounds has been launched for those suffering from the winter blues.

As the clocks go back this weekend, the Lake District's tourism bosses have recorded tranquil sounds to encourage visitors and stave off depression.

The Lakes' Escape Line includes a reading of Wordsworth's Daffodils, the sound of water lapping at Windermere and a sizzling Cumberland sausage.

Eric Robson, of Cumbria Tourism, said: "Few of us enjoy getting up in the dark or coming home in it, so making the most of daylight and how you spend your weekends could be important for keeping the winter blues at bay."

With audio files.