Hiking is a great way to discover some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world with your kids (check out Glen Affric). There is nothing better than spending quality time outdoors with your children and hiking is one of the best activities for kids to explore the great outdoors. It provides a sense of …

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Getting your children outdoors can be difficult with all the technology these days. If I can get the boys out on a family hike where they can learn, have fun and fresh air then that is perfect for me. Having the right balance in your life can be extremely difficult though. We are an outdoor …

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Getting outdoors with kids has become even more popular since COVID in 2020. Each lockdown has meant more families have been getting outdoors to try and leave their houses for something that means a little more freedom! Going out hiking with toddlers or even hiking with older children can seem rather daunting, however, a major …

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A walking holiday is not just for grown-ups, families can enjoy walking holidays too. You can find a great variety of walking holidays available through tour operators from walking holidays like the West Highland Way or fixed location holidays like our walking holiday in Austria. Personally, if you have young children who can walk some …

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So, are cycling holidays suitable for children? Well, in one word Yes they are. It is all down to research and the abilities of your children. You can either plan your own cycling holiday, which would take a lot of work, or book via a tour operator and let them deal with the ins and …

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From experience when your child is learning to ride a bike, they either pick it up really easily or they take a while. My eldest son got his first bike when he was 1 year old. It was only on a holiday to France just before his 5th birthday that he finally mastered cycling without …

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Getting outside with my boys is always a top priority, I love getting out and about and letting the boys explore. Now that the weather is finally starting to improve, I have been trying to get out a bit more. However, sometimes this can be difficult with my family businesses. It’s great when the weather …

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Now that I have been helping to teach my eldest son how to ride a bike, the next step is bike safety. Bike safety is a big concern of mines and after he now has learned to ride a bike this is the next step. So with that in mind, I will now be trying …

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