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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!

Are you looking for something in particular? Try our search function! Search e.g. Hot Picnics, Gaping Gill Winch or Cold Water Swimming

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Autumn Camping Tips

Fancy Camping with the Kids in Autumn? Check out our top tips and ideas from our experience of Autumn Camping.

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Yorkshire Dales Ghost Stories

Looking for Ghostly Tales of the Yorkshire Dales? You’ll find the spooky tales in the Yorkshire Dales along with the ghostly walks right here!

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The Dark Past of the Yorkshire Dales

Here you’ll find all of the grizzly and gruesome Tales of the Yorkshire Tales along with the accompanying walks!

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Yorkshire Dales Witches

Here you’ll find the stories behind the Yorkshire Dales witches and of course the walks!

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The Folklore of the Yorkshire Dales

Here you’ll find all the legends and folklore of the Yorkshire Dales from demon dogs to giants and of course the accompanying walks!

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Hot Picnic Ideas

A hot picnic really comes into its own during the Autumn and Winter, so check out our hot picnic ideas!

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Autumn Swimming Challenge

Ever thought of trying some Autumn Swimming? Here’s a blog all about the challenge that I set myself last October.

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Where to Go Pumpkin Picking

Want to know where to go pumpkin picking in and around the Yorkshire Dales? Then check this out!

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The Yorkshire Dales Witches

Researching the Yorkshire Witches has been one of my most favourite things ever! And here are our Yorkshire Dales witches (with a few witchy walks chucked in there too!)

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Ghost Stories of the Yorkshire Dales

Halloween is on the horizon and we are super excited to share our Yorkshire Dales Ghost Stories and Spooky Walks! Perfect for the Season of the Witch!

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Usha Gap Campsite Review

Looking for a top family friendly campsite in the North Yorkshire Dales? Then look no further than Usha Gap Campsite! Check out our review of our stay here this Summer.

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Wild Swimming with Kids in the Yorkshire Dales

Updated for 2024! Wild Swimming has become pretty popular of late, and we have well and truly been bitten by the wild swimming bug! Here are some of our favourite kid friendly wild swim spots in the Yorkshire Dales, and our top tips for wild swimming with the kids!

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Secret Yorkshire Dales Waterfalls

Secret Waterfalls….. if I tell you where they are they won’t be a secret anymore will they?…. Check out the blog about the Yorkshire Dales secret waterfalls (spoiler alert, I probably will tell you where they are too!)

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The Gaping Gill Winch

Ever heard of the Gaping Gill Winch? Read more about this incredible Yorkshire bucket list experience and find out exactly how to prepare to do this with the kids!

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Little North Field Glamping

Our stay at Little North Field Glamping was AMAZING! If you want a place to stay near Harrogate and Ripon, in North Yorkshire, we would highly recommend staying here! Read on for ALL the facts, facilities and family friendly bits about Little North Field!

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Visiting Hackfall Woods with Kids

Hackfall Woods is a fantastic place to visit with the kids! Located in Grewelthorpe North Yorkshire, this Grade I listed garden is well worth a stop! For all the family friendly details, read on!

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Easter Outdoor Activities for Kids

Easter is nearly here! So why not stick on your crafty Easter Bunny ears and check out these top ideas for Easter nature activities, including an alternative Easter Egg Hunt!

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Visit Hawes with Kids

Family friendly Hawes. Find out all you need to know about visiting Hawes with kids, places to visit, where to walk, where to stay, where to eat plus LOADS MORE!

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How the Outdoors Benefits Children’s Mental Health

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2022 this week, and it’s got us thinking about the incredible impact that being outdoors has on mental health! So read on to find out, just how amazing it is!

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Winter Hot Picnic Ideas

A picnic is for life not just for Summer! in our blog we share our best tips for a kid friendly Winter picnic!

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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!

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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…..

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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!

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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?!