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 …
What To Take On A Family Cycling Holiday
Have you ever considered a family cycling holiday for an active family break? It’s something my family and I did growing up. We use to go to France every year and go cycling every day. My dad would map routes out and we would follow them. I’m not the strongest of cyclists now that I’m …
My Must Have Summer Hiking Essential
As a family, I love to get out and about during the summer, including summer hiking. However, you never know in Scotland what the weather is going to be like during the summer. Sometimes I wonder if we even have a summer! As we do a lot of outdoor activities I like to always be …
Family Cycling At Loch Katrine, Scotland
As a child my parents would take me and my brothers pretty much every month to Loch Katrine for a cycle ride. Even now over 20 years later I love going to Loch Katrine for a walk or a cycle ride. The scenery is amazing and it is great for families as it has tarmac …
Walking From Bamburgh to Seahouses in Northumberland
If you are visiting Bamburgh, then a must do walk is the Bamburgh to Seahouses beach walk. This beach walk is just over 3 miles and is a lovely walk (one way). You can also walk along the St Oswalds Way, if you wanted to which goes through fields and quiet country roads. If you …
Getting Outside Now The Weather Is Better
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 …
Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland – Dog and Child Friendly Day Out
Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortress, which has been turned into a tourist attraction. Dogs are welcome on the property but must be kept on a leash at all times. It is also necessary to keep your dogs on a lead on the walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle due to their being livestock about. …
Easter Fun At RSPB Loch Leven
The RSPB Loch Leven has never really been a place I thought to visit with kids…especially not my two boys! However, we were invited along for a family fun day out for their Easter Weekend Event. My boys had so much fun and Big K was already trying to arrange a day to go back …