Walking Catbells with children
Catbells is often considered a good first mountain for children. I think this implies it's an easy fell to walk. It's really not; but it's a short climb, easy to…
Whinlatter Forest
For me, any trip to the Northern Lakes isn't complete without a visit to this beautiful forest. It has spectacular views, walks for all abilities, as well as great mountain…
Wentworth Garden Centre
A day out to a garden centre? I was a little dubious when a friend suggested taking Jess (3) there. But what a great suggestion!! Based adjacent to Wentworth Woodhouse…
A day enjoying Bolton Abbey
It is difficult to identify a more picture perfect place to enjoy the winter sunshine! There are walks for all abilities here... and on this beautiful sunny day we enjoyed…
Moorlands Nature Reserve, YO32 2RE
We're always on the lookout for a new nature reserve, this one, near Skelton north of York, is great for children! As well as enjoying the nature (complete with Nature…
Shaun Glow Trail at Dalby Forest
Since my first visit to Dalby Forest about 10 years ago I've been absolutely enchanted. I love a good excuse for a visit, and the fact we hadn't done the…
Finding Boggarts at Longshaw (NT)
Another weekend, another National Trust Trail!! Longshaw, in the Peaks is an absolutely fantastic place to head to for gorgeous walking trails and outdoor adventures for children. The Boggarts trail…
Mam Tor Circular Walk
If you're looking for a challenge that young children will find manageable, climbing Mam Tor (the Shivering Mountain) from a car park only 50m from the summit could be the…
Five Reasons that I love Cragside (National Trust)
Or reasons to make a visit to Cragside in 2020 a priority. Cragside is, in my humble opinion, the greatest National Trust property in the country. And I've been to…
Great walks for Christmas with a country pub!
Amidst all the craziness of shopping, nativities, wrapping and parties it's easy to lose sight of what we should be treasuring over Christmas; families! What better way to enjoy time…