I test out the Merrell Siren Sport Q2 – an outdoor shoe specially designed for women.
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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.
To help keep your family outside, have a read of these hiking tips, such as these 18 Tips for a Woodland Walk.
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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Hiking Gear Reviews
“There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” – Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Latest Posts in Hiking & Getting Outdoors
Below are the most recent articles published on hiking and enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight, breathable, waterproof, comfortable, and a great grip. Another great walking shoe for Salomon
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If you are doing a good amount of walking, investing in a decent pair of walking shoes is a must. Ian from Make Camp tests out the new Lowa San Luis GTX Walking Shoes.
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The ReimaGo is an activity sensor for kids, but is it any good, and should you get one?
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Have you heard of AKU Boots? We test out a pair of women’s hiking boots from Italy.
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Ever wanted to get out for a walk without the “I’m Tired!” from the kids? This guest post from Jessica outlines 7 simple exercises you can do with your kids.
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Storm Bloc has come out with some walking socks in family sizes. But are they any good? The guys at MakeCamp test them out for us.
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Fancy doing your own family adventure – a mini version of what you might watch on the Discovery Channel? Now there’s a range of Discovery Adventures clothes for outdoor families. We test them out.
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Doing the National 3 Peaks Challenge is out of reach for most families. However, have you thought of doing a local one? We tried the highest peaks in Shropshire, in what turned out to be some rather challenging weather.
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Here are 7 top tips from Paul ‘Father Fitness’ on helping get your kids outside and active.
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