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WILD FAMILY HOLIDAYS

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IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY planning an outdoors-centric family holiday. Even kids who love being outside (and most do, once you’ve wrestled the iPad off them and ‘lost’ the batteries for the TV remote) tend to tire quickly, complain like the world’s ending about rain / cold toes / lack of snacks, and get through at least ten pairs of socks per day. Not ideal qualities in a backpacking companion.

The solution is compromise. Fun, treats and a spot of extra comfort for them; adventure, isolation and plenty of hillwalking potential for you. From semi-wild camping to self-powered island hopping, these top

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