Skiddaw is a much-maligned mountain. Approached the usual way, from Keswick, it can be a little bit uninspiring. This is a shame because Skiddaw has so much more to offer. For starters, it offers one of the best views in England. So, stick with it and, like us, tackle it from Bassenthwaite via Ullock Pike….
Tying your shoe laces, like learning to knot a tie or ride a bike, is an early rite of passage. It shows your progression from a needy ‘do everything for me’ cling on, to an independent individual, growing in stature and experience. You immediately feel like a big boy or girl from the moment you…
I love a good Buff. Whatever season or weather, I’m outdoors and I’m usually either wearing one or got one stuffed in my daypack or child carrier. Consequently, when Buff UK and Kitshack got in touch with us to test something from their vast range, I was delighted. The even better news for you, our…
Welcome back to our weekly #pottyadventures Instagram roundup. Here you’ll get your fix of outdoor family fun and find other inspirational families to follow. Check out our featured accounts as they’re full of destination and activity ideas. If they look like your kind of family, give them a follow. As always, all you have to…
Being an outdoorsy parent isn’t always easy. We all know children can be difficult at the best of times; with the added complications of changeable weather conditions, no homely comforts or distractions and varying terrain, getting outdoors with kids can, at times, be a real challenge. One thing that can make your life a whole…
Grade: easy Distance: 7 miles Area: North East Wales Oneplanet Adventure, based at Coed Llandegla Forest, is more commonly known as a North Wales mountain bike mecca. I’ve been riding up there since their very early days and it is really is a magnificent facility and destination. Its miles and miles of trails, together…
Area: Clwydian Range, North Wales (OS Explorer 265) Starting point: Moel Arthur car park (SJ147657) Distance: 7.2 miles/11.6km Ascent: 1259ft/384m Grade: moderate If you’re anything like me, you’ll enjoy the lesser trodden paths and trails of this world. Don’t get me wrong, I love hiking with friends and family. However, on occasion, I want…
Brand: Regatta Product: Kids Arowana Softshell Jacket Price: £11.95 in the sale (RRP: £60) For long days on the trail you and your critters need flexible items of clothing to supplement the staple waterproofs and base layers that you’ll wear or stow away for grin diminishing bad weather. With such a wide range of…
Moel Famau Country Park is one of our ‘go to’ outdoor family destinations. Located less than 15 minutes from our home in north Wales, Moel Famau boasts the highest summit in the Clwydian Range at 554m/1818ft and, thanks to the Jubilee Tower ruins at the top, it has become a landmark feature that can be…
