Callander is a great place for getting outdoors and is only an hour away from Edinburgh. If you are a lover of the outdoors, then you must visit Callander and its surrounding areas – you will not be disappointed. I go several times throughout the year for cycling and walking and my boys love it! …
Fairy Knowe and Doon Hill, Aberfoyle
One Sunday I decided to head to Aberfoyle to do a circular walk which is known as Fairy Knowe and Doon Hill. It is just under 3 miles in length, although it can be shortened by just returning to Aberfoyle once you have made your way back down Doon Hill. This route I think isn’t …
Exploring Leiden With Kids
Near the end of our holiday to Holland, we decided to cycle to Leiden. I planned our route using the map we had purchased at the campsite. The route was all cycle paths up until Leiden itself. I thought this was great for kids and also for adults. Leiden With Kids Once we arrived in …
Cycling to Den Haag With Kids
When we visited Holland, we cycled nearly every day while there to go explore. Cycling to Den Haag (Scheveningen) was one of the routes we did from Duinrell Campsite. This can be safely done on cycle paths which is great when cycling about with young kids. Cycling to Den Haag With Kids We set off …
Cycle Ride To The Beach
We have recently returned from our family holiday in Holland. Holland is known for its cycle paths and we just had to try them out. Holland is pretty flat but there are hills…okay not big ones. However, if you are pulling a trailer with a 14.5kg toddler in it then the hills are exhausting! If …
Exploring Bridgend Woods, Islay With Kids
On our recent trip to Islay we had already walked Laggan Point on the previous day, so we decided to explore Bridgend Woods, Islay too. Myself and my dad had already walked the Standing Stones loop in the morning which only took us an hour. So after we had lunch at the Ardbeg Distillery we …
Walking Laggan Point from Bowmore, Islay With Kids
We recently went to the stunning Isle of Islay, in Scotland for a long weekend break. The trip was for business purposes, but as I am in a family business it meant my parents, and my two boys could come along too. Laggan Point from Bowmore is roughly 14km walk and is pretty flat, so …
Little Drum Wood – An Outdoor Adventure With Kids
Last week we headed to Callander and decided to go and see Bracklinn Falls, so we wanted to try Little Drum Wood too. We have lived in Scotland for over 20 years now and we have never visited! The lovely Jenny from Monkey and Mouse suggested we visited Little Drum Wood, so we thought we would check …