The Great Outdoors

Top 10 HILLS FOR KIDS

haring our love of hillwalking with children can feel a bit of a gamble. Chances are they’ll either love it or hate it, and the fear of hearing “Are we there yet?” as you reach another false summit is sometimes enough to make you go it alone. However, we’ve put together ten hills that should ignite a love of high places in kids with a variety of fitness levels whilst giving you a decent walk too. An abundance of chocolate with each packed lunch is

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