Geocaching – Treks, Trails & Travel

Easy Family Towpath Walk on the Shropshire Union Canal (Bridges 58–61)

A peaceful, easy walk along the Shropshire Union Canal between bridges 58–61 — perfect for families with little legs! Flat, scenic, and ideal for a slow Sunday stroll or after-school adventure.

When a Family Walk Doesn’t Go to Plan – Our Half Term Hiccup on the Trail

Our half term walk started with fresh air and beautiful views — and ended with a poorly child and a gentle reminder that not every family adventure goes to plan!

Free or Low-Cost Outdoor Ideas for Children #2: Geocaching

2 boys holding a plastic tub with a geocache

Discover the thrill of geocaching – a free outdoor treasure hunt perfect for kids! It’s fun, screen-free, and a brilliant way to explore parks, woods and countryside together.

Blackadder Circular Walk from Allanton – Family-Friendly River Route in Berwickshire

2 boys and a man with a dog looking over a bridge

Enjoy a peaceful circular walk along the River Blackadder near Allanton in Berwickshire. A flat, family-friendly trail perfect for little legs and nature lovers.

Family Walk Along Tern Valley (East), Shropshire: Canals, Countryside & a Racing Challenge

2 boys with backpacks walk alongside the Shropshire union Canal and are approaching a bridge.

A scenic family walk through Shropshire’s countryside and canal paths – complete with muddy boots, geocaches, and a hilarious boat vs boy race challenge!

Family Geocaching Fun with Kids at Ford Hall Farm, Shropshire: Our First Trackable

A young boy in a black hoodie with a backpack is reaching into a small hole in a tree where there is a plastic container containing a geocache

More muddy fun, sneaky finds, and a big milestone – our first ever geocaching trackable! Join us on another family treasure hunt adventure.

13 Free Outdoor Adventures you can do with the Kids in Shropshire this Summer

No Work Wednesdays When I first started working for myself I was over the moon that I was now in a position to do “Mum things” – like the school run, after school clubs and attend school events. School holidays were fantastic too, my children are quite imaginative and can fuel their own fun, leavingContinueContinue reading “13 Free Outdoor Adventures you can do with the Kids in Shropshire this Summer”

If we wait for the good weather, we’ll never go anywhere! Geocaching down a disused railway line in Shropshire.

A disused railway line, now a path, as seen from the old bridge, surrounded by trees and greenery, under a moody stormy sky

Last weekend, we decided to embark on our very first family geocaching walk. The idea had been floating around for a while, but as the weekend approached, the forecast wasn’t on our side. Rain, and plenty of it, dampened our initial excitement. No one was particularly thrilled about the prospect of tramping through muddy pathsContinueContinue reading “If we wait for the good weather, we’ll never go anywhere! Geocaching down a disused railway line in Shropshire.”

Geocaching Adventure at Ford Hall Farm, Shropshire: A Family-Friendly Treasure Hunt

Join us on a geocaching adventure at Ford Hall Farm, Shropshire – easy outdoor fun for families, with hidden treasures, nature trails, and muddy boots!