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A record of our outdoor family adventures – from mountain summits to bug hunts in the garden

How to climb trees with kids
Dad knowledge, Family adventures

11 tips for climbing trees with kids

The Outdoor Dad / December 1, 2020

Climbing trees with kids is fun, adventurous and simple. All you need is the right tree and a head for heights – and you’re off!

Family walk, Stanage Edge
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Family walk: Stanage Edge, Peak District

The Outdoor Dad / January 20, 2020

The gritstone escarpment of Stanage Edge in the Peak District is one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks – and the perfect place to walk with kids. 

Welcome to the family Dougie
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Welcome to the family Dougie!

The Outdoor Dad / September 6, 2019

Our little family recently swelled in numbers from three to four, with chubby monster Dougie joining the party. We’re a bit biased, but he’s already a handsome little legend!

walking with babies and toddlers
Dad knowledge, Family adventures

8 tips for walking with babies and toddlers

The Outdoor Dad / August 8, 2019

So all of a sudden we’ve got two young kids, but it hasn’t stopped us getting outdoors as a family. Here are our top eight tips for walking with babies and toddlers – it’s tough, but not impossible!

Lammas Land Paddling Pool
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Family days out: Lammas Land Pool, Cambridge

The Outdoor Dad / July 16, 2019

Lammas Land Pool is an awesome place to take kids on a hot summer day, with a giant paddling pool, playground and cafe set in a park just a short walk from Cambridge city centre.

Go Ape Nets Kingdom
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Family days out: Go Ape Nets Kingdom

The Outdoor Dad / June 16, 2019

Go Ape Nets Kingdom is an awesome adventure playground set 30 feet above the forest floor, full of treehouses, netted walkways, slides and inflatable balls. And it’s perfect for young kids.

Riverboat cruise
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Family days out: Riverboat cruise on the Ouse

The Outdoor Dad / June 1, 2019

Last weekend my 3-year-old drove an actual riverboat and ticked off around a dozen new wildlife species. If that’s not a good family day out, I don’t know what is.

Formby Beach
Family adventures

Family days out: Formby Beach, Merseyside

The Outdoor Dad / January 1, 2019

The National Trust’s Formby Beach in Merseyside is a perfect family day out, with a long golden beach surrounded by towering sand dunes and thick pinewoods full of red squirrels.

Deuter Kid Comfort II
Family adventures

8 great winter walks for families

The Outdoor Dad / November 29, 2018

This collection of 8 great winter walks for families is designed for getting outdoors with your kids on short, frosty and spectacular days. 

Go Outdoors blog awards 2018 nominees
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Outdoor Blog Of The Year finalists!

The Outdoor Dad / November 29, 2018

For the second year running, the wonderful people at Go Outdoors have shortlisted The Outdoor Dad as a finalist in their blog awards – and NOW WE NEED YOUR VOTES!

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The handsome little guys on the right are Sonny and Dougie, and the big ugly guy is their dad, Oli. This blog is all about our family adventures, plus we test the latest outdoor gear for kids so you don’t have to. We hope you enjoy it!

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