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Posted on September 14, 2015 by an outdoors family

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I can't tell you how much I needed this yesterday I can't tell you how much I needed this yesterday - time spent outdoors clearing my mind, strengthening sluggish legs and reinvigorating my soul ๐Ÿ’ซ It reminded me not to dwell and to focus on what's important. That it's ok to redefine and reinforce boundaries. That if something doesn't feel right anymore, listen to those insticts. And that I've never had much time for people who are happy to dish it out, but can't take it! Anyway, back to the important stuff! This walk is a beauty! A short hike at 5km with about 224m ascent, views across Loch Tay and you see all that cloud over the other side? They're coating the Lawers range with a fresh coat of snow!! โ„โ„๐ŸŽ‰ #anoutdoorsfamily #kidswhohike #showthemtheworld #didriksons #tinybigadventure #childhoodunplugged #raisethemoutdoors #autumncolour #perthshire #scottishscenery #makememories #lookafteryourmentalhealth #getoutstayout #littlelifeuk
Happiness is.... finding a muddy swamp on a rainy Happiness is.... finding a muddy swamp on a rainy day Warm and dry kids = happy kids = happy mum and dad. We're always impressed with the @didriksons_kids Boardman suit! The mud washes off (ready for next time ๐Ÿ˜…) and the memories they've made will stay with them... Didriksons have made a few changes to the suit since our last review so I've updated it over on the blog today โฌ‡๏ธ https://anoutdoorsfamily.com/review-of-didriksons-boardman-kids-set/ What other brands would you recommend for keeping outdoorsy kids warm and dry at this time of year? Pics of our youngest yesterday and our eldest a few years ago in snoooow! I can't wait โ„โ„โ„ #anoutdoorsfamily #neverstopexploring #nosuchthingasbadweather #kidsoutside #familiesoutside #nature #getoutdoors #makememories #1000hoursoutside #childhoodunplugged
A throwback to what feels a lifetime ago on our la A throwback to what feels a lifetime ago on our last big mountain walk earlier this year. Here's to the oncoming season of bobble hats and snow on the hills, to no matter how tired you feel on the big days that your grin never falters! I don't know about you but I'm ready for it! Also thought it was about time I put a square on here for my kids at least once this year ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ #anoutdoorsfamily #optoutside #adventuringwithkids #familyadventures #wildwoman #naturelovers #adventuremamas #womenintheoutdoors #cairngorms #mountains #hikingfamily
Loved the autumn colours on a walk at Killiecranki Loved the autumn colours on a walk at Killiecrankie at the weekend, it's always our favourite time of year to explore this area ๐Ÿ‚ I'll post more about this walk over on the route section of the blog later this week but if you're looking for a short walk in Perthshire with a bit of history, a bit of wildlife and lots of trains, mud and puddles (unless that's just our 2yo... ๐Ÿคญ) this walk might be for you ๐Ÿ‚ Where are your favourite autumn walks? #anoutdoorsfamily #hikingkids #familythathikes #exploremore #1000hoursoutside #childhoodunplugged #raisethemoutdoors #autumncolours #lovenature #MyTiso #makememories #OutAndAboutScotland #neverstopexploring
Mountain views, distant storms and autumn colours Mountain views, distant storms and autumn colours ๐Ÿ˜ I love this time of year for all the colours and any excuse to wear giant bobble hats! Anyone else love this time of year? ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ‚ #anoutdoorsfamily #autumn #mountainviews #neverstopexploring #OutAndAboutScotland #optoutside #autumncolours
Stretching our legs on a walk straight from the ca Stretching our legs on a walk straight from the campsite never looked so good! It was the first time we'd been out in our van since we gave it a re-do. The boys are getting bigger and it's always bit of a squash, but I think we found a design that will work for the next few years at least! Here's hoping anyway! We're excited that the possibility for longer trips away looks like it can be a reality again... plans for when the world is less crazy at least ๐Ÿคž #anoutdoorsfamily #roadtrip #makingmemories #tinybigadventure #raisethemoutdoors #awanderfulchildhood #hikingkids #childhoodunplugged #kidswhohike #optoutside #familiesoutside #1000hoursoutside #visitscotland #OutAndAboutScotland #exploremore
It's been a while since we posted but our world wa It's been a while since we posted but our world was flipped upside down for a while there. Without going in to too much detail, my dad was diagnosed with two brain tumours a few months ago. Today is #weargrey day, the international colour for brain tumours. We didn't know there was such a day either, but have had a steep learning curve these past few months! We're wearing grey for my dad, who three weeks ago had brain surgery to remove one of his tumours and who, because he doesn't do things by half, is due to start treatment for his second tumour by the end of this month. This picture is of him, the first time we had seen him since before lockdown, the day after I dragged him to our local hospital thinking he'd had a stroke only to be called in and told he had brain tumours. This is a picture of him on my sons 2nd birthday, where we all went to the beach, ate too much cake and played with all the diggers. His smile never wavered. My mum was inconsolable. I was heartbroken. He has inspired us all each day with his unwavering positive outlook and his continuing sense of humour... his campervan wishlist is a sight to behold, roadtrips have been planned for next year and yes, he has already claimed the prize for best Halloween costume! We'll give him that this year ๐Ÿ˜„ The team at @brainstrustuk were amazing, always there with the answers to my random rants and questions. So we're wearing grey for them too, because they're awesome! They also have some lovely Christmas cards on their website if you're looking. It feels like the dust is settling now and we're all able to breathe a bit deeper. There's a future with my dad still in it!! We even felt able to go away in the van for a few days last week, something we all needed, with big mountain views and plenty of phone reception! So that's been us, so tell us what we've missed, any new adventures or family hikes?
Taking time for the small things ๐Ÿ’ซ One of the Taking time for the small things ๐Ÿ’ซ One of the things we love most about getting outdoors with our kids is the potential for exploration. I have really missed watching them discover the outdoors at their pace, taking in the small things that we would've overlooked. This is their adventure, their world. There is freedom and endless possibilities. We just need to be reminded sometimes ๐Ÿ’ซ We went slow. We saw the world through their eyes and were introduced to the things that grabbed their attention. Like this ant he met and spent ages following. In those 5 slow hours, we also saw mountain hares, lizards, some big birds, beetles (always my favourite), a couple of dead adders that were our eldests favourite ๐Ÿ™ˆ and lots of sheep that were littlests favourite! ๐Ÿ‘ We also saw lots of mountains, had plenty of space to run around and met no one on the hills. Slow mountain day magic ๐Ÿ’ซ I'm beyond excited to see my parents tomorrow ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ it will be the first time seeing them since February and I can't wait! It will also be the first chance for a kidfree day since last year so we'll be making the most of it; come rain or shine we'll be in the hills ๐Ÿ’š #anoutdoorsfamily #tinybigadventure #childhoodunplugged #raisethemoutdoors #1000hoursoutside #magicofchildhood #exploremore #getthekidsoutdoors #hikingkids #familythathikes
This felt so good today! It was a day filled wit This felt so good today! It was a day filled with sunshine and mountains, a tale of 2 paths (1 built like a road, the other not so much...), purple heather green hills and blue sky views for miles, our littlest didn't mind being in the carrier after he wanted to walk for a chunk of the ascent and our eldest dipped his well worn feet in the river once we were close to being back to the van. We covered 10.1km with 536m ascent. We ache and we all have dodgy tshirt suntans, but what a day for heading back to the hills ๐Ÿ˜Ž #adventurescotland #anoutdoorsfamily #optoutside #OutAndAboutScotland #ukhikers #tinybigadventure #1000hoursoutside #awanderfulchildhood #MyTiso #wewalkaround #outdoorbloggers #kidswhohike #showthemtheworld #choosemountains #hillwalking #walkhighlands #hikingwithbaby #makememories
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