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  • A Thrilling Adventure at Europa Park

    A Thrilling Adventure at Europa Park

    Looking for an alternative to Disneyland Paris? We visited Europa Park and had an epic couple of days exploring Europe’s premier theme park!

  • Half-term budget skiing: Italy

    Half-term budget skiing: Italy

    With a bit of planning found that it is possible to do half-term skiing on a budget(ish)! We headed on a short ski break to Italy with the family.

  • 2023 Family Travel Round Up

    2023 Family Travel Round Up

    The Own the Trail family has been lucky enough to enjoy some great adventures and travel to some new destinations in 2023.

  • Black Forest Family Holiday: 10 days exploring this unique region

    Black Forest Family Holiday: 10 days exploring this unique region

    10 days camping and exploring on our Black Forest family holiday, this unique and fairytale region of Germany is a perfect for families.

  • Family Skiing on a Budget

    Family Skiing on a Budget

    Skiing is never going to be a cheap holiday and the costs of taking a family skiing can be eye-watering. With rising prices here are ten top tips to cut the costs and enjoy family skiing on a budget.

  • New Forest Water Park

    New Forest Water Park

    The New Forest Water Park near Fordingbridge in Hampshire offers a range of water based family friendly activities. We spent the weekend exploring what they had on offer.

  • Camping in Norfolk: Manor Farm Campsite

    Camping in Norfolk: Manor Farm Campsite

    The start of the school summer holidays and we made the long drive to East Anglia to spend three nights camping in Norfolk at Manor Farm Campsite.

  • Camping in the Forest of Dean

    Camping in the Forest of Dean

    The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley are beautiful areas of countryside. We enjoyed a fantastic weekend camping and exploring the woodlands.

  • Family Skiing in Serre Chevalier

    Family Skiing in Serre Chevalier

    Serre Chevalier, in the Southern French Alps was the destination for this years family ski holiday. This laid back and friendly resort really delivers something for everyone, making it a fantastic family ski holiday destination.

  • How to book a DIY Ski Holiday

    How to book a DIY Ski Holiday

    Booking a DIY ski holiday could be the perfect solution to your next winter trip, totally customisable to your needs. This is how to do it.

  • Mountain Biking in Bristol

    Mountain Biking in Bristol

    Bristol might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of mountain biking, but it has some great trails, all within easy reach of the city centre.

  • Camping in Brittany

    Camping in Brittany

    With the travel restrictions of the last 2 years finally easing we planned to hit the continent this Summer, driving to France and spend a week camping in Brittany.

  • Bath Two Tunnels

    Bath Two Tunnels

    We are lucky enough to live within a mile of the Bath Two Tunnels Greenway. This family friendly cycle path takes you out of the City of Bath, through two disused railway tunnels into the countryside.

  • Cycling with Kids

    Cycling with Kids

    Getting the kids riding bikes is a real achievement. Keeping them enjoying the riding experience is another mission!

  • Trip Review: Play in the Bay @ The Wave

    Trip Review: Play in the Bay @ The Wave

    We took the kids along to a Play in the Bay session at The Wave, an inland surfing destination near Bristol.

  • Camping in Dorset

    Camping in Dorset

    We spent a lovely week for our Summer 2021 holiday, camping in Dorset. Exploring the beautiful Studland peninsular.

  • Family Skiing in Val Cenis

    Family Skiing in Val Cenis

    After all the ups and downs of the last two years of the global pandemic, we all had high expectations of skiing in Val Cenis and it did not disappoint!

  • Mini Adventure: Glamorgan Heritage Coast

    Mini Adventure: Glamorgan Heritage Coast

    With a brand new tent this year, I was itching to get away for the first camping trip of the summer. We headed to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

  • The Wave

    The Wave

    The Wave is the UK’s first inland surfing lagoon and it’s on my doorstep in Bristol. We enjoyed a visit to try surfing!

  • A Weekend in North Devon

    A Weekend in North Devon

    Taking advantage of a school inset day and the early May bank holiday weekend we packed up the car and headed to the Hartland peninsula, for a weekend away in North Devon.

  • How to Teach your Child to Ride a Bike

    How to Teach your Child to Ride a Bike

    These are 5 easy steps to teach your child to ride a bike without stabilisers (and without tears!).

  • Skiing with Young Children

    Skiing with Young Children

    Top tips for how to have successful skiing holidays with young kids.

  • Family Walks in Bath

    Family Walks in Bath

    Like so many, we have spent a lot of time at home this year! Keeping it local and exploring what is on our doorstep. I thought I would share 5 of my favourite family walks in Bath.

  • Twilight Tobogganing

    Twilight Tobogganing

    I was on the hunt for something fun to do for my son’s 7th Birthday. Which was proving pretty tricky this year with parties pretty much cancelled! When Twilight Tobogganing at The Mendip Activity Centre popped up in my Facebook feed, it looked like the perfect package! The package The cost of the tobogganing varied…

  • Mini Adventure: Camping in Devon at Westland Farm

    Mini Adventure: Camping in Devon at Westland Farm

    Having loved camping in Devon in the past, we decided to head back to North Devon.

  • Top 5 Highlights: Family Skiing in the Val di Fassa

    Top 5 Highlights: Family Skiing in the Val di Fassa

    Here are my top 5 highlights from a fantastic week of family skiing in the Val di Fassa.

  • Family Bucket List Challenge

    Family Bucket List Challenge

    We love being outside and traveling, having a young family makes the planning all the more important but it doesn’t stop us from getting out there! It might take us a few years to tick these off but here is my ultimate bucket list.

  • A Family Adventure in Denmark

    A Family Adventure in Denmark

    I’ve always wanted to explore Scandinavia and Denmark seemed like a good place start – its always top of the charts when it comes to the “happiest places to live.” So flights were booked, plans were made and bags were packed!

  • Mini Adventure: Beryl’s Campsite

    Mini Adventure: Beryl’s Campsite

    Beryl’s Campsite in the tiny village of Beeson on the South Devon coast. The campsite had some great reviews on the Cool Camping website and it was a new area for us to explore.

  • Mini Adventure: Camping at Little Meadows

    Mini Adventure: Camping at Little Meadows

    We booked a pitch at Little Meadows campsite between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin for three nights.

FAMILY travel and adventure blog

Exploring the UK and Europe with my little team, from biking, hiking and camping.

Snowboarding in Powder

Is there anything better than being in the mountains? Love sharing my love of all things snow with friends and family.

Finding trail

Mountain biking is my escape. From local bridleways to trail centres, life is better when riding!