Leiden, a charming city in the Netherlands, is often overshadowed by Amsterdam, but it’s a hidden gem that’s perfect for a family adventure. Packed with history, beautiful canals, outdoor play spaces, and plenty of kid-friendly activities, Leiden offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for children and adults alike. Let’s dive into the best places to visit, …

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Finding child-friendly walks in East Lothian is always a must when we head to the county. Being an outdoor family and having 2 active dogs it is always nice to go explore new places as a family.  We have been exploring East Lothian a lot more recently and we decided to park at Thorntonloch caravan …

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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 with kids may not be something you have thought of before. However, just like our cycling holiday down the River Danube, and active family holiday can work with kids in tow. Due to my family business, when required I can take the boys with me. So, myself and Big K packed our …

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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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There are 4 car parks in Glen Affric. One is at Plodda Falls, which you can read about here. The other 3 are situated along the same road not too far from Cannich. I would suggest going to the River Affric car park first and then start making your way back towards the Dog Falls …

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Plodda Falls are in the beautiful Glen Affric. They are the highest waterfalls in the area at 46 metres. To get there is a bit of an adventure in itself as you have to drive up a single track and then onto a bumpy dirt road for a couple of miles. Don’t take a sports …

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The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is one of my favourite areas to visit for a family day out. We have walked the Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe loop walk before, so I wanted to try another walk in the area. Aberfoyle is a village at the base of Dukes Pass (a must-have drive …

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