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 …
Camping Essentials: Complete Checklist for Camping with Kids
Are you planning your first family camping trip or are you already a seasoned camper? Whatever your circumstances, with the right camping equipment, you’re poised to have an amazing time. Camping with kids is great fun for both parents and children alike! Our kids love being free in nature all day long – we call …
The Ultimate Family Road Trip Packing List
Once you have planned your route, booked your accommodation and made all other necessary arrangements, next up is packing for your road trip! Read More: If you haven’t planned your route, booked your accommodation and made all other necessary arrangements yet, check out our article How to Plan a Europe Road Trip – The Essential …
How to Get Your Car Ready for a Road Trip
Car Essentials Tackling these vital points will ensure a smooth and safe road trip. Do not set off before you (and your car!) are ready. 1. Perform a car health-check At least two weeks before your road trip, get a car health-check performed at your garage. Inform them that you are planning a road trip …
Top 11 Road Trip Activities for Kids
Embarking on a road trip with kids can be daunting, but it does not have to turn into a nightmare. Quite the contrary. With a bit of planning and preparation, you can ensure that it is a smooth and happy experience for everyone involved. While you cannot expect kids to sit still happily for hours …
How to Plan a Europe Road Trip – The Essential Guide
Want to take your kids on a road trip on your own? Need some help with the planning and preparation for your endeavour? Don’t know what’s required for a road trip to Europe (from the UK)? As with any other trip or holiday, first you need to set your travel dates as well as a …
12 Epic Reasons To Solo Road Trip With Kids (& 5 Against)
Do you want to embark on an epic road trip solo with kids but don’t know where to start? Do you find the idea of taking your kids on a road trip daunting? Do you want to explore hidden places and undertake adventurous activities but need the confidence to actually do it? Then you have …