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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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Tales of the Dales: Hardraw Force
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Tales of the Dales: Buckden Bill
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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!
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