THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN DEVON, DORSET, SOMERSET AND BEYOND

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Mar 2, 20242 min read

New buggy/scooter/bike walk from Seaton Wetlands to Seaton Playground & Skate Park

Parking at Seaton Wetlands (through Seaton Cemetery) – parking £1 donation Approx 20 mins each way Toilets at Seaton Wetlands I’d heard...

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Jan 7, 20232 min read

Rodwell Trail: wheel-friendly walk between Weymouth & Portland

Buggy-friendly walk Cycle path route suitable for kids Scooter ride Ice cream kiosk/café and toilets at Sandsfoot Gardens Level and...

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Dec 14, 20223 min read

Charmouth Heritage Centre - fossil/seaglass hunting on Charmouth Beach

Have you ever been treasure hunting on the beach? If you're planning a visit to Charmouth, try searching for ancient fossils or gem-like...

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Apr 10, 20222 min read

Vivary Park – playground, playing fields, tennis, mini golf & high ropes climbing centre

Open daily, 07.45 – 16.30 Free entry Park & gardens Picnic spot Café Public toilets Parking in public car parks – charges apply (see...

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Sep 17, 20212 min read

Tarr Steps – circular riverside walk on Exmoor with optional pub lunch!

Two-mile circular walk (not suitable for buggies) Summer river paddling Take a picnic or have a pub lunch Check out the mysterious ‘money...

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Apr 12, 20212 min read

Otterhead Lakes – circular lakeside/woodland walk in the Blackdown Hills

Child-friendly walk in the Blackdown Hills Circular lakeside and woodland walk - approx 2 miles Postcode TA3 7EE Not buggy friendly...

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Apr 4, 20212 min read

Circular walk near Honiton - Dumpdon Hill Fort

#picnicspot #eastdevon #devon #circularwalk #hillfort Dumpdon Hill Fort near Honiton, East Devon – child-friendly circular walk / picnic...

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Aug 31, 20202 min read

Child-friendly Cycle Path in South Somerset – The Stop Line Way, Chard to Peasmarsh

Traffic-free cycle path between Chard and Ilminster, South Somerset Bike, buggy/pushchair and scooter-friendly route Dog friendly Chard...

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Aug 25, 20203 min read

Littlebredy Grounds & Waterfall - the perfect picnic spot in West Dorset (nr Bridport & Dorchester)

Picnic spot in Littlebredy, West Dorset (open all year round - as far as I know!) Lake and river Free entry (donations encouraged) Free...

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Aug 18, 20203 min read

Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor - paddling, walks and cycling. Take a picnic, or visit the pub!*

#fingle bridge walk #walkswithchildren #riverwalk #devon #dartmoor #childfriendly #paddling #picnic #buggyfriendly #dogfriendly...

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Aug 16, 20202 min read

West Bay Adventure Playground, near Bridport (West Dorset)

West Bay Adventure Playground (and harbourside/beach wander) #playground #playarea #westbay #bridport #accessible #wheelchairfriendly...

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Aug 5, 20202 min read

Pick Your Own Fruit at Forde Abbey Fruit Farm (near Chard, South Somerset/East Devon border)

Free entry Free parking Toilets on site Buggy-friendly (grassy ground) Open daily June – August (see below for details) 4 miles SE of...

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Jul 26, 20202 min read

Chard Reservoir woodland lake walk

Chard, South Somerset Woodland circular walk Lake ‘beaches’ Buggy friendly Dogs welcome on leads (restricted areas apply) Free parking...

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Jul 26, 20202 min read

Trinity Hill circular woodland welly walk near Axminster/Lyme Regis

Nature reserve near Lyme Regis/Axminster (East Devon) Circular child-friendly woodland walk Buggies are a struggle but off-road buggies...

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Jul 13, 20202 min read

Beach to Beach short walk from Seaton Hole to Beer along the South West Coast Path

#southwestcoastpath #familywalks #eastdevoncoast #seaton #beer #shortwalk #familywalk Summary: 20 mins walk each way, not buggy...

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Jun 28, 20202 min read

A day out in Beer (Jurassic Coast): fishing boats, a beautiful beach and more - East Devon

#beach #jurassiccoast #picnic #paddling #heritagecentre #walks #pubs #pecorama #icecream #dayoutwiththekids #boathire #quarrycaves #pizza...

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Jun 20, 20203 min read

Circular countryside walk: Colmer’s Hill and Symondsbury Estate with coffee stop (near Bridport)

1 mile countryside circular walk with views in Symondsbury, near Bridport, in West Dorset Child-friendly Picnic spot Dogs welcome on...

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Jan 20, 20202 min read

Seaton Wetlands – the ideal circuit for a short family walk, buggy and bike-friendly

#Buggyfriendly #walk #cyclepath #ponddipping #nature #familywalk #scooters #bikes #seaton #eastdevon #devon #devonwalks #childfriendly...

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Dec 15, 20194 min read

Shute Woods Circular Woodland Walk (nr Axminster/Honiton/Colyton)

#Woodlandwalk #devonwalks #circularwalk #wellywalk #childfriendlywalks #devon #eastdevon #axminster #honiton #shute #outdoorplay #forest...

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Oct 29, 20195 min read

Haldon Forest Park – cycling, woodland walks and the great outdoors (plus cafe & adventure play!)

#buggyfriendlywalks #cyclepath #bikehire #bikeride #forest #woodland #wellywalk #adventureplay #childfriendlycafe #thingstodowiththekids...

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New buggy/scooter/bike walk from Seaton Wetlands to Seaton Playground & Skate Park

Rodwell Trail: wheel-friendly walk between Weymouth & Portland

Charmouth Heritage Centre - fossil/seaglass hunting on Charmouth Beach

Vivary Park – playground, playing fields, tennis, mini golf & high ropes climbing centre

Tarr Steps – circular riverside walk on Exmoor with optional pub lunch!

Otterhead Lakes – circular lakeside/woodland walk in the Blackdown Hills

Circular walk near Honiton - Dumpdon Hill Fort

Child-friendly Cycle Path in South Somerset – The Stop Line Way, Chard to Peasmarsh

Littlebredy Grounds & Waterfall - the perfect picnic spot in West Dorset (nr Bridport & Dorchester)

Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor - paddling, walks and cycling. Take a picnic, or visit the pub!*

West Bay Adventure Playground, near Bridport (West Dorset)

Pick Your Own Fruit at Forde Abbey Fruit Farm (near Chard, South Somerset/East Devon border)

Chard Reservoir woodland lake walk

Trinity Hill circular woodland welly walk near Axminster/Lyme Regis

Beach to Beach short walk from Seaton Hole to Beer along the South West Coast Path

A day out in Beer (Jurassic Coast): fishing boats, a beautiful beach and more - East Devon

Circular countryside walk: Colmer’s Hill and Symondsbury Estate with coffee stop (near Bridport)

Seaton Wetlands – the ideal circuit for a short family walk, buggy and bike-friendly

Shute Woods Circular Woodland Walk (nr Axminster/Honiton/Colyton)

Haldon Forest Park – cycling, woodland walks and the great outdoors (plus cafe & adventure play!)

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