I have found that my kids respond well with stimulation and something to keep them involved. This goes for most areas of their life, but more so when we are…
How To Get Kids to Hike Long Distance.
Somebody asked me how I get the kids walking for the length of time that we do, and also how they walk so many miles. Initially, I thought, they just…
Geocaching – Our first attempt.
A little fed up of dreary weather and laundry up to my eyeballs, we decided to keep our adventure local and the mud risk low. Zog Trail We combined a…
Bleaklow – A Plane Wreck
For a while now, we have wanted to explore Bleaklow, in the Peak District. The Dark Peak holds an air of mystery as the main reason for our visit is…
February Round Up
February has been a quiet month in terms of hikes but we’ve been out and about with the kids. We had local adventures, clocked up a few miles around some…
Solomon’s Temple – A Peak District Hike
On a cold February morning, we donned our snow gear and set off in search for a hill to roll down. Although where we live hadn’t actually had more than…
Moseley Old Hall – A Free Day Out With Kids
February Half term has seen a dose of good weather and an extra day off work for myself with the kids. Our National Trust cards had come through the post…
British Ironworks Centre.
In the heart of Oswestry sits 90 acres of land that houses sculptures of all kinds of subjects. From dragons to birds, cars to boats, there is something for everybody…
Camping or Glamping?
We have had lots of holidays in the UK, and have stayed in many types of accommodation. From holiday homes, to caravans, to tents, I think we’ve done them all….
Food to Take For Kids on a Hike.
Any parent will know, that the best way to keep a child occupied, is with food. The best sort of bribery, is food. It doesn’t always mean sweets or chocolate…