June 2020 Round Up 2020 sure has been a strange year so far. As June approaches, England is slowly starting to ease out of lockdown after 12 weeks. Most of…
Weaver Hill
Weaver Hill A small and unassuming hill stands over the village of Wootton. A lone trig point waiting to be bagged. Weaver Hill is a nice small walk on the…
The Wrekin with Kids
The Wrekin is our local. If we fancy a quick jaunt with a bit of an ascent, we will go to the Wrekin to stretch our legs. The Wrekin with…
HikerKidz at Luds Church
Luds Church in the Peak District is such a magical place to visit. So it only seemed right that we held a HikerKidz meet there. This is our 2nd meet…
How To Be An All-Weather Hiker.
How To Be An All-Weather Hiker. As Billy Connolly once proclaimed; “There is no such thing as bad weather. Only the wrong clothes.” Here are my tips on how to…
How To Care for Feet While Hiking
How To Care For Feet While Hiking This year, to date, we have covered at least 300 miles over the course of our outdoor activities. In all weather conditions, from…
How To Work Full Time AND Have Kids AND Have Adventures.
How to work full time, and have kids, and have adventures. It’s hard to do any of these things separately. Working full time can be draining, even when you love…
April Round Up
April round up is quite a mix of events. We had another fun filled month, and I am pleased that our memory bank is being filled with great adventures. Sunday…
Luds Church to the Roaches
If you’re after an offbeat, original place to take the kids this summer, I definitely recommend Luds Church to the Roaches. A fairly easy hike for all ages, the walk…
10 Things I Have Learned About Hiking With Kids
Hiking with children can be a special time. For bonding, for conversation and for freedom. Most of the time. Here are some observations I have made from our hiking experiences…