Family Hiking Guide - Tips and tools for getting your family outside

Family Hiking and Getting Outside

Getting outside as a family is really important. Not only are there the obvious health benefits, but it’s also a chance to bond as a family as well as teach your children and broaden their horizons.

It doesn’t matter if it is a stroll down to the local park or you have sights on bagging summits, hiking and getting outside can be as gentle or strenuous as you want.

We’ve pulled together a number of tips for hiking with kids, from enthusing them to get outside, to choosing the right gear to avoid people getting cold, wet, and miserable.

Hiking with Kids

Not sure where to start? Think your kids too young? Read this introduction guide to hiking with kids.

Top Tips for Getting the Family Outside

How to get your family outside without everyone getting cold.

The Secret of Base Layers in keeping your kids warm

Here’s a secret weapon in motivating kids on walks

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Outside for Health & Fitness

How to make sure your kids get the most Vitamin D: Diet + Getting Outside
Vitamin D is essential for our kids' growth. Dr. Mitravinda Savanur tells us how with the balance of the right diet and getting outside.
A lot on your mind? Go for a walk, and talk
Get outside. Go for a walk. And Talk.
How to run yourself fit after having a baby
Just because you've had a baby doesn't mean you have to stop running and become unfit. Wendy gives us some top tips for running with your baby to help get yourself back in shape.

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Maps & Navigation

Map Symbol Bingo (free download)
Map Symbol Bingo is a great way to teach your kids map symbols. Download our free game here. There are three levels of difficulty, so not just for kids!
Ordnance Survey getamap Review
Need lots of OS maps cheaply? Want to mark routes on your maps? Want to give your kids a map but don't want it lost/wet/ruined? OS getamap is the solution.
How to Teach Your Kids Map Reading Skills
Map skills are an essential outdoor skill. Here's a successful method for teaching your kids map reading skills.

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Geocaching

Geocaching Premium App – Is it worth the money?
The Geocaching Premium App is not a cheap app. So is it worth spending the money? We have a look and compare it with some free alternatives.
Offa’s Dyke National Trail (& Geocoin)
Offas Dyke is an ancient 'wall' that runs between England and Wales. with a National Trail that runs along it. We've hidden a special geocoin there.
c:geo – Andriod GeoCaching App you can use offline
c:geo is a free GeoCaching app that lets you download caches to your phone and use it without needing a network connection or maxing out your download limit.