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Getting Kids Outdoors in Yorkshire!
Welcome to the Blog where you’ll find all you need to know about Yorkshire based days out for Kids!
If you’re after family friendly Yorkshire events, Yorkshire days out with the kids, seasonal events all with an outdoors, active or adventurous twist then you are in the right place!
(Or if you want general ranting about the trials and tribulations of walking with kids, and our attempts at making your lives easier with our top whinge busting tips?! Then we cover that too….. because we’ve ALL been there!)
So sit back, read on and ENJOY!
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This Season You Might Like…
Kids Winter Walks in Yorkshire
In need of some fun filled jam packed whinge busting winter walks?! Then look no further! Here are our top 5 favourite winter walks in and around the Yorkshire Dales!
Top Tips for Winter Hiking with Kids
Does getting the kids outdoors in the Winter fill you with dread?! Oh yes, it’s a TAD more labour intensive… BUT it’s sooo worth it! So here are our top tips for getting kids outdoors in Winter!
A Yorkshire Christmas 2021
Yes…. Christmas. It comes…. So here is our list of North Yorkshire Outdoors Christmas Events, that haven’t already sold out… Take it as the list for the lovers of the last minute (if you can call November last minute…which apparently IS actually last minute…. who knew?!
Tales of the Dales: Hardraw Force
Hardraw Force, not only the setting for ‘that’ shower scene in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, but the scene of a violent murder, and a restless soul…..
Tales of the Dales: Burnsall and Elbolton Hill
A perfect pairing of fierce fairies and ghoulish ghosts, this spooky kid friendly walk is one you can't miss!
Tales of the Dales: Buckden Bill
You may have heard of Buckden Pike, but have you heard of Buckden Bill?! A resident of the Buckden Pike Lead Mine for nearly 100 years, Old Bill is still a mystery to this day. Intrigued?!
Tales of the Dales: Otley Chevin
Check out this ghostly tale from the Otley Chevin, and walk in the footsteps of the legend with our kid friendly walk!
Tales of the Dales: Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey Ruins! The conclusion of the terrible trio from the awesome estate, there are so many ghostly tales surrounding the ruins…
Tales of the Dales: Ribblehead
Ribblehead Viaduct. An awesome place with a grisly history. Read our next instalment of the Tales of the Dales to find out more about the hidden history and spooky stories surrounding this incredible place!
Tales of the Dales: The Drummer Boy
The Legend of the Richmond Drummer Boy is a hauntingly tragic tale, which is marked by a plaque at the point where he disappeared. Want to learn more? Read on!
Tales of the Dales: Barden Tower
The second instalment of the Tales of the Dales, the ruins of the 12th Century Barden Tower, found on the Bolton Abbey Estate, are home to something sinister…
Tales of the Dales: The Strid
The Strid. A force of nature and a place of mystery and legend. The stories surrounding this place, you will NOT believe…
Yorkshire Halloween Events
Looking for family friendly Halloween events taking place in the Yorkshire Dales and beyond? Then check out our list of great outdoor events taking place throughout October!
Walking Games
We’ve all been there. You’re out on a nice family walk, and then you’re hit with the whinge onslaught. But wait, you’ve run out of snacks (the horror), you haven’t brought anything with you….. enter, The Ultimate Whinge Waiving Walking Games!
Best Yorkshire Blackberry Walks!
Hello Blackberry Season! Check out our favourite Yorkshire blackberry picking walks, packed full of Autumn fun with tips on where to eat, Autumn activities to do and lots more!
The Otley Chevin
The Otley Chevin is PACKED full of kid friendly walks. Not only walks, but history, fossils, sculptures and a gigantic natural playground! Tempted? Course you are!
Summer Days Out in Yorkshire
Stuck for something to do during the Summer Holidays? Take a look at some of our absolute favourite places to day trip in and around the Yorkshire Dales!