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12 Pushchair-friendly walks in and around Inverness
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12 Pushchair-friendly walks in and around Inverness

With several small children, it can be hard to find walks that are suitable for all the family. Here are twelve of our favourite pushchair-friendly walks in the Inverness area. They are also suitable for kids on balance bikes! We’ve split the guide up into two sections: walks in Inverness itself, and walks in the…

Ord Hill: A walk through history on the Black Isle
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Ord Hill: A walk through history on the Black Isle

Ord Hill lies just over the Kessock Bridge to the north of Inverness. It is topped by an ancient hill fort, the pair to the fort atop Craig Phadrig on the other side of the Firth. Both hilltops command great strategic views over the surrounding area, and both forts have evidence of vitrified (burnt) stone…

Culbokie Wood: A family walk on the Black Isle
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Culbokie Wood: A family walk on the Black Isle

There’s lots to see and do in Culbokie Wood, including a loch, an ancient fort, and Esker ridge, and a permanent orienteering course. If you come at the right time of year, there are also a vast amount of blaeberries! Distance: There are a number of different routes through Culbokie Wood. We followed one of…

Craig Phadrig – A walk through history in Inverness
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Craig Phadrig – A walk through history in Inverness

On the hilltop to the west of Inverness lies the hill fort of Craig Phadrig, dating back to Pictish times. This is the mostly likely scene for the famous encounter between the Pictish King Bridei and St Columba, which happened around the year 565AD. You can explore the hill fort itself, and there are also…

Speyside Way: a buggy-friendly walk with a steam train!
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Speyside Way: a buggy-friendly walk with a steam train!

This walk is on the longer end of our buggy-friendly adventures, but the motivational power of a steam train ride is high, and it will hopefully keep you going in good spirits! The walk takes in a section of the Speyside Way from Boat of Garten to Aviemore, with a suggested return trip on the…

Pediped Sahara review – Our favourite sandals for outdoorsy kids

Pediped Sahara review – Our favourite sandals for outdoorsy kids

Pediped Sahara sandals are my go-to choice for kids in the summer. Comfortable, lightweight and durable, and you can even put them through the washing machine! These are the sandals I keep buying for my kids, year after year. Here are the reasons I really like these sandals: They have a closed toe design, which…

Glen Strathfarrar – a wonderful family cycle ride
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Glen Strathfarrar – a wonderful family cycle ride

Glen Strathfarrar is a very special place, lush and green with steep mountains rising on each side of then glen. A few miles to the west of Beauly, Glen Strathfarrar contains a ‘locked’ road servicing the hydro-electric power scheme. This is family cycling at its best; a good quality tarmac road with hardly any traffic….

7 pushchair-friendly walks in the Cairngorms
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7 pushchair-friendly walks in the Cairngorms

With several small children, it can be hard to find walks that are suitable for all the family. Here are seven of our favourite pushchair-friendly walks in the Cairngorms. They are also suitable for kids on bikes and balance bikes! Here are mountain views, beautiful lochs, and ancient forests for all the family to enjoy….