These two short walks are absolute beauties, with Farleitter Crag being one of my favourite short walks for families in the Cairngorms. It’s a wee hill, but the views from the top are absolutely stunning, and give you a real sense of the landscape of the wider area. The trail around Uath Lochans is a…
Mount Eagle is the highest point on the Black Isle, and home to a transmitter mast that can be seen for miles around. The actual summit cairn is difficult to access, but the surrounding wood contains some lovely well made forestry tracks, and views down over the rest of the Black Isle. Here is a…
Down is unparalleled for warmth in winter, but living in Scotland, we definitely need our coats to be waterproof! There are very few manufacturers of waterproof down jackets and snowsuits for children. Spotty Otter make excellent waterproof down outerwear, and Lands End have a waterproof down Expedition Parka. The only other maker of children’s waterproof…
The Ness Island circuit is a delightful family walk right in the heart of Inverness. This small group of islands sits in the middle of the River Ness in the southern part of the city, and the islands are connected across the river by a series of footbridges. The Ness Islands are beautifully landscaped, and…
Planning your first cycling tour with your child can be daunting. There are so many questions…how will we carry them? Where will they sleep? What will they do all day? Is it safe? In this article I’ve tried to answer all the questions that I had when we took our first baby on a cycling…
Up in the woods above Strathpeffer is a labyrinth of rocks, the Touchstone Maze, brought from quarries all over the Highlands. The rocks themselves are ancient, but the maze itself was built in 1994, celebrating the rich geological environment of the Scottish Highlands. The walk up to the Touchstone Maze runs through Blackmuir Woods along…
A baby carrier is an essential piece of equipment for hiking with small children. Getting the right fit and features for your family will make a huge difference to how far you can go, and to morale for both parent and child. A soft front carrier can be excellent for younger babies on gentle terrain,…
Geocaching is like a treasure hunt that is happening all over the world! It is also a fantastic way to motivate children on a walk or bike ride, and help them to have fun outdoors. In this article we’ll explain how you can get started with geocaching, and some particular considerations when geocaching with children….
Brittany is my favourite place to bike tour with children. I used to holiday in Brittany as a child, and I have a huge amount of nostalgia for this land of sunshine, beaches, chateaux, crepes and ice creams! The vast network of quiet country lanes make it a wonderful place to cycle with children, and…
Loch an Eilein is a beautiful freshwater loch in the heart of Rothiemurchus Forest in the Cairngorms National Park. Loch an Eilein means ‘loch of the island’, and there is a small island near the western shore with a ruined castle on it. There are well maintained hard-packed paths all the way around the loch,…
