Stac Pollaidh – often anglicised to Stac Polly – is one of the most fun mountains to hike in the Northern Highlands. Alongside The Cobbler, Stac Pollaidh’s true summit is difficult to reach as it involves some serious scrambling skills. Although we attempted to reach the true summit, we fell short of reaching it by …
The Cobbler Scotland with Kids: Complete Picture Guide + Map
The Cobbler is a majestic mountain with a unique silhouette that features three summits – the North Peak, the Central Peak, and the South Peak. The South Peak is reserved for experienced climbers, while the rest of the route offers a mix of easy to moderate terrain. You’ll walk through woodland, cross streams, and eventually …
Best Hikes in Scotland: 12 Stunning Walks in the Highlands
Hiking in the Scottish Highlands has something mystical to it; not least because you’re at the mercy of the weather gods as the weather can change rapidly. The Scottish Highlands are also home to the Last Wilderness in the UK; if you dare to venture that remotely. Almost none of the trails are way-marked, so …
Climbing Cadair Idris via the Cyfrwy Arete: A Multi-Pitch Adventure
Climbing Cadair Idris via the Cyfrwy Arete in Snowdonia was the highlight of our Wales road trip adventures in summer 2021. (Cadair Idris is also spelt Cader Idris.) This isn’t a technical guide about the climb & scramble. Rather, it’s a picture guide to entice you to embark on this adventure yourself, with our without …
Ben Nevis Mountain Track with Kids: The Ultimate Picture Guide
Located in the Scottish Highlands, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles with an elevation of 1,345 metres above sea level. More than 150,000 people ascend Ben Nevis each year. As opposed to Snowdon or Scafell Pike, there is only one walking route up Ben Nevis, the Mountain Track, which can be safely …
Scafell Pike Corridor Route with Kids: The Ultimate Picture Guide
Located in the Lake District National Park, Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England with an elevation of 978 metres above sea level. The Scafell Pike walk is one of the most popular walks in the Lake District. The National Trust estimated that more than 100,000 people climb Scafell Pike a year. Out of the various …
Top 12 Family Outdoor Activities in Snowdonia
Looking for an adventure holiday in the UK? Maybe even with kids in tow? Located in North Wales, the “Adventure Capital of Europe”, Snowdonia will tick many boxes on your adventure bucket list. We spent two weeks in Snowdonia National Park exploring and adventuring but have still only scratched the surface. This article highlights the best …
10 Best Castles in Scotland to visit in 2024
Scotland is a synonym for castles; for enchanting and mighty castles and monuments. Whichever places you visit in Scotland, you’re likely to spot several castles along the way. Most castles in Scotland have a fierce past behind them due to English, Viking or other historical events or battles between the Scottish Clans. There are said …
Devil’s Kitchen Snowdonia with Kids: The Complete Picture Guide
Located in Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, Llyn Idwal lies within Cwm Idwal, the oldest National Nature Reserve in Wales. It has everything you’d ask for an adventurous day out: slabs for rock-climbing, a pebble shore for a dip in the lake, a scramble up Devil’s Kitchen and hikes to the peaks surrounding it as well as a gentle walk around …
Snowdon Watkin Path with Kids: The Ultimate Picture Guide
Located in Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales & England, at an elevation of 1,085 metres above sea level. It is the busiest mountain in the United Kingdom with almost 600,000 walkers in 2019. It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna. There are …
Fascinating Non Fiction Books for Kids (Ages 6-12)
We absolutely love non-fiction books for kids here at Grow Adventurously. Our genres tend to navigate towards the natural world, science, geography, history…and adventure, of course! This article features our absolute favourite children’s non-fiction books for curious and adventuring minds that we have discovered over the last few years. It will be maintained as a …
Top 20 Family Outdoor Activities in Wales
Planning a trip to Wales with kids in tow and don’t know where to start? Want to have some amazing outdoor adventures in North Wales but don’t know which ones are appropriate for children? Need some inspiration about where to go and what to do with the family? Then you have come to the right …