100 Great Walks with Kids

Fantastic stomps around Great Britain

Jen Benson author Sim Benson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:4th Mar '21

Should be back in stock very soon

100 Great Walks with Kids cover

100 wonderful walks across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards: carrier- and buggy-friendly routes, mini mountains, tiny safaris and circumnavigations of lakes. Adventure starts here!

This book features 100 wonderful walks right across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards, including carrier- and buggy-friendly routes and themes such as mini mountains, walks with paddles, beaches, woodland, wildlife, circumnavigations of lakes, and walks from child-friendly cafes. Starting with a useful and informative introduction with advice on making walks with kids successful and enjoyable (best clothing and equipment, food and drink, the countryside code, and a light-hearted troubleshooting guide for commonly-encountered problems), the book divides the walks themselves by geographical area: - England: south-west, south-east, central north-west, north-east - Wales: south, central, north - Scotland: borders and south,central, north and islands Each route is graded according to its relative difficulty but all will be short to moderate in length, and very achievable for anyone with a good level of fitness and symbols will indicate hazards, refreshments, toilets, dog-friendliness and buggy suitability. As well as being themed, each walk will include other points of interest along the way to keep the children engaged and encourage the idea that spending time outdoors is enjoyable and fun. Illustrated throughout with the authors’ photography showcasing the beauty of Britain, this will be an attractive and inspiring guidebook for all families wanting to make the most of the great outdoors.

Bursting with ideas for family adventures. Expertly researched and written, with illustrated maps and simple step-by-step directions, it covers everything from pushchair-friendly strolls to more challenging ascents with kids. And the best thing? It covers the whole of Britain, so there's something for everyone! * Trail Magazine *
Packed full of ideas and advice to get me and my little adventurer out there exploring... This is a book for anyone who wants to spend more time outside with their kids, and there are a whole range of walks to suit kids of all ages... Your children will love using it to plan your next adventure just as much as you will. -- Rob Haggan * theoutdooradventureblog.com *
Jen and Sim are terrifically well equipped with the knowledge and experience to pick out the best and most suitable walks for children... Perfect for littler legs, walks are arranged by region and feature at-a-glance symbols... There's also bags of tips on boosting the fun factor on family walks... there will no doubt be other gems that we might never have discovered without this well researched outdoor guide. -- Natalie Hoare, Editor * Walk: Magazine of the Ramblers *
Features family-friendly walks of all kinds, from buggy-friendly routes to little mountain adventures...packed with practical tips. * Country Walking *
Discover the beauty of Britain with 100 wonderful walks that'll appeal to the small people in your life. With useful advice on making family walks successful and fun... and packed with inspiring routes and beautiful photography. * Countryside Magazine *

ISBN: 9781844865758

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 628g

256 pages