Category Archives: Hiking tips and Trips

Easy hikes are one of our favorite family activities, whether we are home or abroad. These are our top tips for hiking with kids, favorite family hiking gear and the best walks we have taken at home and abroad (US National Parks, Ireland, Italy)

Beautiful walks in Glendalough you can take with the kids

glendalough

Our guide to the best walks in Glendalough for families with kids. The area of Glendalough is wonderful for walking and one of our favourite places in Wicklow to go hiking with the kids.  The valley is beautiful and while nothing can beat the views from some of the higher paths up the Wicklow mountains,[…]

Tips for hiking with kids: how to make hiking with toddlers and young kids fun for them (and you!)

kids on hiking trail in Zion Canyon USA

Tips for hiking with kids: how to make hiking with toddlers and young kids fun for them and you Going on family hikes has been a great resource for us in the last few years both at home and abroad however, getting our kids to enjoy hiking did not happen overnight. For the longest time,[…]

Hellfire Club Hill Walk: why we love this family friendly walk in Dublin

Hellflire Club Lodge on a snowy day

All you need to know about walking up to the HellFire Club walk, one of the most popular family friendly hikes in Dublin. The walk up to the Hellfire Club is one of the easiest and nicest family walks in Dublin. The hike is short, the path easy also for small kids (no buggies) and[…]

Ticknock Walk: beautiful family walk in Dublin with stunning views

Top of Ticknock Walk Dublin

All you need to know about the Ticknock Walk, a lovely walk on the Dublin mountain perfect for the whole family. The Ticknock forest walk is one of our favourite family hikes in Dublin. Easy to access from the back of Marley Park, the walk follows a loop trail and brings you thought the forest[…]

Fabulous walks in Wicklow you can take with the kids

view of Lough Tay from Djouce walk in wicklow

Easy walks in Wicklow you can take with the kids: favourite family walks in Wicklow and child-friendly hikes in and near the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland. County Wicklow is one of our favourite places in Ireland for a hike with the kids. We love how varied the landscape is here, the wonderful Irish landmark of Glendalough[…]

Howth Cliff Walks: what you need to know about these scenic walks in Dublin

View of lighthouse from Howth Cliff Walk

What to expect on the Howth Cliff Walks, scenic coastal walks in Dublin, Ireland. Tips, photos and overview on tackling this walk with kids. If you are looking for an easy walk near Dublin City with beautiful coastal views, I recommend you try the Howth cliff walk. The walk is easy to access from the[…]

Fabulous walks in Dublin you can take with the kids

View from Howth cliff walk Dublin Ireland

Walks in Dublin you can take with the kids and ideas for family hikes near Dublin you and your kids will love One of the many great things about Dublin is how close the city is to beautiful nature. Without spending too much time in the car, you can easily reach lovely woods, beaches and[…]