Squirrels and rainbows: walks from Keswick
It must have been a magnificent way to arrive in Keswick, the train from Penrith rushing down into the steep-sided wooded valley, then crossing the River Greta again and again, eight times in all..
Family stays and experiences
The Granite Way: a bicycling, tricycling adventure
I could hear him coming up on the inside, legs whirring at 100 rpm. A decade of daily trampolining has given him strong calf muscles. Glancing sideways as he overtook me, I saw a big smile...
My summer family break at YHA Bath
Having never stayed in a hostel with my family before, I was not entirely sure what to expect. Would it be family-friendly? What about the cleanliness? Also, I’ve heard that some youth hostels have...
All creatures great and small: walks from YHA Coverack
We hopped across the stepping stones and skirted a field. Round the next corner was a wild boar getting ready to charge, an enormous bull leaning into the wind, a gleaming white horse that must...
Family friendly walks across England and Wales
Our friends at Ordnance Survey have pulled together some fantastic family-friendly walks across England and Wales for you to enjoy. Take a look...
UK summer holiday breaks for the family
Looking for the perfect break with the family? There are plenty of destinations that make for the best UK summer holiday breaks. Below are our top picks for a brilliant staycation where you can...
