What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? I started writing this blog for me. Well, for my family, actually. After years of wanting to do more walking and outdoor activities with the family, and always finding excuses, I wanted a way to hold myself accountable for takingContinue reading "I Stopped Making Excuses and Started Making Memories."
Swynnerton Old Park Walk with Kids – Family-Friendly Woodland Trail in Staffordshire
Enjoy a peaceful, family-friendly woodland walk at Swynnerton Old Park in Staffordshire. Beautiful, scenic, and ideal for kids of all ages year-round.
Family Walk at Bishop’s Wood, Staffordshire – Peaceful Woodland Escape
Explore a peaceful woodland walk at Bishop’s Wood in Staffordshire. A short, family-friendly trail perfect for kids, with trees to climb and wildlife to spot.
Free or Low-Cost Outdoor Ideas for Children #1: Magnet Fishing
Looking for a fun outdoor activity that won’t break the bank? Try magnet fishing! It’s adventurous, affordable, and surprisingly addictive for kids and grown-ups alike.
The Best FREE Walking Websites for Routes around Great Britain
I decided to document all the websites I come across with free walking routes around Great Britain, so I can easily find my favourites all in one place. Then I thought it would be a great idea to share them with other walkers too - I hope it helps you out! Please bear in mindContinue reading "The Best FREE Walking Websites for Routes around Great Britain"
Family Walk Along the Tern Valley Loop (West), Shropshire – Riverside Path & Countryside Views
Explore a peaceful, family-friendly section of the Tern Valley Trail in Shropshire. This riverside walk offers flat paths, countryside views, and fresh air for all ages.
Orkney Family Road Trip – Part 5: Homeward Bound, via Loch Ness.
The final day of our family road trip to Orkney had dawned! That morning we enjoyed a breakfast in Muir of Ord at The Bad Girls Bakery. It was a lovely place with delicious breakfast options and the most wonderful looking cakes. It looks like these girls have gone from strength to strength since ourContinue reading "Orkney Family Road Trip – Part 5: Homeward Bound, via Loch Ness."
9 Fun (and Free!) Road Trip Activities to Keep Kids Entertained – Without Resorting to Electronics!
Let’s hit the road! We often get asked how our children get along in the car when we go on long journeys... How do we keep them entertained? (With so many silly games!) Is it not stressful? (Oh trust me, it has its moments!) So I thought I'd share some of the games we playContinue reading "9 Fun (and Free!) Road Trip Activities to Keep Kids Entertained – Without Resorting to Electronics!"
Orkney Family Road Trip – Part 4: John o’Groats, Wick and Muir of Ord.
Our penultimate day on this adventure saw us up and out of our accommodation early, and heading toward the harbour to catch the first ferry out of Orkney - but not before a breakfast in a local café! We had been only a handful of days on this small island, but we had loved everyContinue reading "Orkney Family Road Trip – Part 4: John o’Groats, Wick and Muir of Ord."
Family Walk Along Tern Valley (East), Shropshire: Canals, Countryside & a Racing Challenge
A scenic family walk through Shropshire’s countryside and canal paths - complete with muddy boots, geocaches, and a hilarious boat vs boy race challenge!
