{"id":1350,"date":"2022-05-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/best-island-adventures-britain-family\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T17:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:12:07","slug":"best-island-adventures-britain-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/best-island-adventures-britain-family\/","title":{"rendered":"25 island adventures in Britain for families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_cba816617c7a63a34c398e9271eb2dab\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/places-to-go\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlaces to go\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/family-activities\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily activities\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/shetland\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShetland\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t25 island adventures in Britain for families\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2022-05-05T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">May 5, 2022<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t20 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/family_island_adventures_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"Seal swimming off St Martin\u2019s, Scilly Isles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/family_island_adventures_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/family_island_adventures_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/family_island_adventures_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x259.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/family_island_adventures_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x194.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/family_island_adventures_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1536x388.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/family_island_adventures_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x348.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_592cc5f4a5dce548f26ba2448dd193e7\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-escape-to-an-island-for-an-adventure\">Escape to an island for an adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having explored over 600 islands in Britain, Lisa Drewe shares some of her top family-friendly island adventures in Britain, plus recommended walking routes. Whether you are a hiker, sand-castle maker, beach lover, wildlife watcher or just have a curious mind, these family-friendly adventures will help make a great tip. \n\txs\n\t\t\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortcuts: <a class=\"borderbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/best-island-adventures-britain-family\/#England\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>England<\/span><\/a> | <a class=\"borderbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/best-island-adventures-britain-family\/#Wales\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wales<\/span><\/a> | <a class=\"borderbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/best-island-adventures-britain-family\/#Scotland\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Scotland<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like walking across tidal sands or\n    jumping on a boat to find adventure in the hidden gems that are our islands. Hundreds\n    of them grace Britain\u2019s coastline \u2013 each one very special in its own way. From\n    vibrant communities, spectacular wildlife and wild beaches to Viking ruins,\n    secret bunkers and dinosaur islands there\u2019s always plenty to discover. A family island adventure makes the perfect summer holiday or short break away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to discover every island in Britain, get access to all 607 OS Leisure maps on and\n    offline with a <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free trial of OS Maps.<\/a> You can also find hundreds of walking and cycling routes to help keep you busy. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try OS Maps for free <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"England\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-england\">England<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-st-martin-s-scilly-isles\">St Martin\u2019s, Scilly Isles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snorkel-with-seals\">Snorkel with seals <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An experience of wild nature at its very best, swim or\nsnorkel with Atlantic grey seals and their pups. These guys aren\u2019t shy, so\nexpect an up-close experience and watch out for your flippers as they love to\nplay and nibble. Book with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sealsnorkellingadventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scilly Seal Snorkelling<\/a>.\nThe Isles of Scilly are stacked with more family adventure. There are fabulous\ncoast paths around St Mary\u2019s, Tresco, St Martin\u2019s, St Agnes, and Bryher;\ncoasteering off Peninnis Head, St Mary\u2019s; swimming off the idyllic sand bar\nbetween Gugh and St Agnes; great beaches to explore; and peaceful campsites on\nBryher, St Martin\u2019s, St Mary\u2019s and St Agnes. Find out how to get there and\nother adventures at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/region\/scilly-isles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">islandeering<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-isles-of-scilly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for St Martin\u2019s: OS Explorer 101 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/8460217\/islandeering-st-martins-circular-coastal-walk-scilly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_St_Martin's.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Seal swimming off St Martin\u2019s, Scilly Isles\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Seal swimming off St Martin\u2019s, Scilly Isles<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walk on St Martin\u2019s<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 9 miles \/ 14.5km<\/p>\n<p><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Moderate<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/parking:<\/strong>  Lower Town quay; grid ref SV 914 161<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/8460217\/islandeering-st-martins-circular-coastal-walk-scilly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walk on St Martin\u2019s <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lundy-devon\">Lundy, Devon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-for-hidden-clues-on-the-letterbox-trail\">Search for hidden clues on the Letterbox Trail <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lundy is full of family adventure and one of the best ways\nof experiencing it in a day trip is to follow this treasure trail that leads\nyou to the best spots around the island. There are 27 hidden letterboxes and\nyou have to follow clues to find them. A pack containing the clues can be\nbought from the island\u2019s shop, which also has compasses to hire. Once you find\na box there is a unique stamp and ink pad for you to stamp into your own\nnotebook. If you are staying longer there are ranger-led rock pooling trips,\npuffins to spot and star gazing. There is also a fabulous coast walk around the\nwhole island.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-bideford-ilfracombe-barnstaple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Lundy Island: OS Explorer 139 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/519987\/trail-magazine-lundy-island--\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_LundyIsland.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Puffin on Lundy Island\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Puffin on Lundy Island<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on Lundy Island<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 7 miles \/ 13km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Start\/Finish:<\/strong> At the landing jetty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/519987\/trail-magazine-lundy-island--\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on Lundy Island <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-isle-of-wight\">Isle of Wight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-walk-with-the-dinosaurs\">Walk with the dinosaurs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the richest places in the UK for dinosaur remains,\nthe Isle of Wight is known as \u2018Dinosaur Island\u2019. A favourite place to spot them\nis along the south coast where large dinosaur foot casts can be seen at Compton\nBay between Hannover Point and Fossil Forest. Here these geological wonders make\nit is easy to imagine dinos thundering through the landscape. For other top\nspots to go fossil-hunting on the island check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/go-fossil-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide<\/a>.\nThere are so many more fun things to do on this island as well \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/spot-a-white-tailed-sea-eagle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spota white-tailed sea eagle<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/walk-to-the-isle-of-wights-high-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lookfor giant crickets on St Boniface Down<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/steephill-cove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enjoy a swim andcrab pasty at Steephill Cove<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/watch-an-isle-of-wight-sunset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watchan Isle of Wight sunset<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/explore-a-chine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">explore a chine<\/a>;\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/watcombe-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paddle to see thecaves in Watcombe Bay<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-isle-of-wight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for the Isle of Wight: OS Explorer OL 29 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/1029730\/os-recommended-discovering-dinosaurs-on-the-isle-of-wight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Isleofwight.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fossils on the Isle of Wight&nbsp;\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Fossils on the Isle of Wight <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on the Isle of Wight<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 1.2 miles \/ 2km<br><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Easy<br><strong>Start\/Finish:<\/strong> Brook Chine National Trust Car Park, Military Rd, Newport PO30 4HA<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/1029730\/os-recommended-discovering-dinosaurs-on-the-isle-of-wight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on the Isle of Wight <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brownsea-island-dorset\">Brownsea Island, Dorset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-camp-amongst-the-red-squirrels\">Camp amongst the red squirrels <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Camping on Brownsea Island allows you plenty of time have\nthis flourishing wildlife haven with its unspoilt beaches, lagoon, heathland\nand woodlands nearly all to yourself. Stay a night under the stars on the spot\nwhere the first Scouts camped over 100 years ago. There\u2019s plenty to do on the\nisland including spotting the red squirrels, Sika deer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/spot-a-spoonbill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spoonbills<\/a>;\nBrownsea\u2019s coastal walk; and paddle and swim from sandy South Beach.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-purbeck-and-south-dorset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Brownsea Island: OS Explorer OL15 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/8399229\/islandeering-brownsea-island-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Brownseasland.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Red squirrel on Brownsea Island\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Red squirrel on Brownsea Island<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on Brownsea Island<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 5.7 miles \/ 8.8 km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Start\/parking:<\/strong> Quay visitors car park, Poole BH15 1SB<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/8399229\/islandeering-brownsea-island-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on Brownsea Island <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thames-islands-london\">Thames islands, London <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-go-with-the-flow-and-paddle\">Go with the flow and paddle <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hop on a paddle board and leave from Kew Bridge to explore the waters around ten river islands in the tidal Thames either under your own steam or as <a href=\"https:\/\/active360.co.uk\/kew-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">part of a trip<\/a>. Rich in Thames history from royalty to reed collectors, stages for British rock and roll legends and the only view in Britain protected by an Act of Parliament &#8211; each island has a rich story to tell. These trips have some great pitstops and historic inns on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-london-south\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for the Thames islands: OS Explorer 161 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on the Thames islands<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 7.1 miles \/ 11.5km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Start\/Finsh: <\/strong>Kew Gardens Station, Station Approach, Richmond TW9 3BZ<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/519383\/aa-walks-along-the-thames-to-the-gardens-at-kew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on the Thames islands  <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-saltwick-bay-yorkshire\">Saltwick Bay, Yorkshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-for-gems\">Search for gems <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a short walk from Dracula\u2019s Whitby, Saltwick Bay has\ntwo small tidal islets &#8211; Black Nab and Saltwick Nab &#8211; at either end of the bay.\nHere there is the very real chance of finding ammonites, fossilised reptiles,\nshells and jet \u2013 the valuable black gemstone which Whitby is most famous for.\nMost discoveries are made in the cliff face about a metre above the beach level\n(note: hammering the bedrock is not permitted). There are historic alum\nquarries to explore and Saltwick Bay, at certain times of the year, is one of\nthe few places in Britain that you can watch the sun rise and set across the\nsea from the same spot on the same day.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-north-york-moors-eastern-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Saltwick Bay: OS Explorer OL27 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/3820094\/the-outdoor-guide-whitby-to-robin-hoods-bay-walk-north-yorkshire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_saltwick.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Saltwick Bay\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Saltwick Bay<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route near Saltwick Bay, Yorkshire<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 6.9 miles \/ 11km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Start\/parking:<\/strong> Marina Front Car Park, Langborne Road, YO22 4AG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/3820094\/the-outdoor-guide-whitby-to-robin-hoods-bay-walk-north-yorkshire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route near Saltwick Bay <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hilbre-island-wirral\">Hilbre Island, Wirral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adventurous-tidal-walk-and-picnic\">Adventurous tidal walk and picnic <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This string of islands in a tiny archipelago in the Dee Estuary has magnificent views of the English and Welsh coastlines; they are accessed by an adventurous tidal walk across the vast sands of Liverpool Bay. Stacked with wildlife with a nursery for terns in the summer and a large seal colony, uninhabited Hilbre Island has a cluster of interesting buildings and some beautiful geological features, including a large cave and red sandstone cliffs that have been dubbed \u2018Wirral\u2019s Ayers Rock\u2019. These can all be explored on a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>tidal walk possible 2 hours either side of low tide from West Kirby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-wirral-chester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Hilbre Island: OS Explorer 266 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/2345194\/country-walking-hilbre-island-mersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Hilbre.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hilbre Island tidal walk\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Hilbre Island tidal walk<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walk on Hilbre Island<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance: <\/strong>5.7 miles \/ 9.3km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br><strong>Start\/parking:<\/strong> By Marine Lake (one way road) in West Kirby, grid ref SJ212863 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/2345194\/country-walking-hilbre-island-mersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walk on Hilbre Island <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alney-island-gloucester\">Alney Island, Gloucester <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watch-the-tidal-bore\">Watch the tidal bore <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the banks of the tidal River Severn and less than a kilometre from Gloucester city centre this island is one of the best places to see the spectacular phenomenon of the Severn Bore \u2013 one of the best tidal bores in the world &#8211; at Lower Parting, especially when the forecast rates the Bore a 3 star or more. The island is mostly a quiet nature reserve of riverside meadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Lower Parting the tidal Severn splits into two channels, and the Bore sweeps up the river to this point. You can hear its roar well before it reaches you. The island is connected to many long-distance paths including the Severn Way, Gloucestershire Way, Three Choirs Way, Glevum Way and Wysis Way with plenty of waymarked cycle paths throughout. Accessed directly from Gloucester Docks, there is also a footpath around the whole island.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-gloucester-cheltenham-stroud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Alney Island: OS Explorer 179 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113042\/islandeering-alney-island-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Alney.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alney Island tidal bore&nbsp;\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Alney Island tidal bore <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on Alney Island<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance: <\/strong>5.6 miles \/ 9 km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Gloucester Quays Car Park, Baker St, GL2 5RG <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113042\/islandeering-alney-island-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on Alney Island <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Wales\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wales\">Wales<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-isle-of-anglesey\">Isle of Anglesey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-wild-and-free-on-beautiful-beaches\">Be wild and free on beautiful beaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anglesey is an outdoor adventure playground with spectacular\nwalks including its coast path, wildlife galore and a huge variety of fabulous\nbeaches. From Blue Flag waters and fine golden sands to pine forest-fringed\nbeaches and wild sand dunes there is something for everyone &#8211; swimming,\nbuilding sandcastles, windsurfing, fishing, rock pooling, windsurfing,\nkitesurfing and surfing. Our favourite hidden beaches include Traeth Lligwy,\nTraeth Dulas and Traeth yr Ora just north of Moelfre. There\u2019s loads more\noutdoor adventure on Anglesey \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/explore-ancient-tombs-and-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exploringancient tombs and villages<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/visit-parys-mountain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">walkingamong the moonscapes of Parys Mountain<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/porth-wen-brickworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exploringthe ruins of Porth Wen brickworks<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/activity\/cycle-to-penmon-priory-and-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cyclingto Penmon Priory and Point<\/a> and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-anglesey-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Anglesey: OS Explorer 263 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/route\/519486\/AA-Walks-Moelfre-and-the-Ancient-Village%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Anglesey.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Isle of Anglesey\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Isle of Anglesey<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on Anglesey<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 6 miles \/ 8.2km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Moelfre Beach Pay &amp; Display Car Park<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\">, LL72 8HL<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\" style=\"text-decoration-line: line-through;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/route\/519486\/AA-Walks-Moelfre-and-the-Ancient-Village%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on Anglesey <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holy-isle-anglesey\">Holy Isle, Anglesey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-climb-a-mountain-from-breakwater-country-park\">Climb a mountain from Breakwater Country Park <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few kilometres west of Holyhead\u2019s town centre this hidden gem of a park is set in a dramatic location between Holyhead Mountain and the Irish Sea. It\u2019s an outdoor museum of quarrying and brickmaking that\u2019s stacked with wildlife. It is also the start for several fabulous walks including the walk to the incredible birdlife and cliffs at RSPB\u2019s South Stack via Holyhead Mountain with its incredible views from the summit. The park offers a free orienteering course and has a visitor centre, toilets and caf\u00e9.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-anglesey-west\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Holy Isle: OS Explorer 262 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route for Holy Isle<\/h4>\n\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance: <\/strong>4.7 miles \/ 7.7km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Start\/parking:<\/strong> Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead, LL65 1YG <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113798\/islandeering-holyhead-mountain-north-and-south-stack-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route for Holy Isle <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ramsey-island-pembrokeshire\">Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seal-pup-city-and-walk-the-three-peaks-challenge\">Seal pup city and walk the \u2018three peaks challenge\u2019 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the notorious tidal flows of Ramsey Sound this RSPB-owned island that sits off St Davids Head is famed for its wildlife. The prolific seal and birdlife along with the potential of spotting dolphins and porpoise are always a draw but the small population of red deer and five white Welsh mountain ponies that thrive here might be more of a surprise. Walk the island coast path and Ramsey\u2019s three peaks, and spot up to 600 seal pups of the largest breeding colony of Atlantic grey seals in Britain from late August through to November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-north-pembrokeshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Ramsey Island: OS Explorer OL 35 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113536\/Islandeering-Ramsey-Island-Circular-Walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Ramsey.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ramsey Island\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Ramsey Island<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route for Ramsey Island<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance: <\/strong>4.6 miles \/ 7.4km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Start\/parking:<\/strong> Thousand Island Expeditions boats leave from St Justinians Life Boat Station where limited car parking is available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113536\/Islandeering-Ramsey-Island-Circular-Walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route for Ramsey Island <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-worm-s-head-gower\">Worm\u2019s Head, Gower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adventure-walk-along-a-dragon-s-back\">Adventure walk along a dragon\u2019s back <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most westerly point of the Gower Peninsula, Worm\u2019s Head,\noffers many natural wonders. The island is joined to the mainland by a rocky tidal\ncauseway and is divided into three parts, each accessed by clambering over\nlow-lying rocky sections which makes for quite an adventurous walk and easy\nscramble. The first section is the steep-sided 30-metre-high, flat-topped Inner\nHead. Next is Middle Head, which is split in two by Devil\u2019s Bridge, a\nspectacular natural rock arch. The rocky summit of the spiral-shaped Outer\nHead, which from a distance looks more to be the preserve of mountaineers, is a\nsteep but easy scramble that makes a spectacular finale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-gower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Worm\u2019s Head: OS Explorer 164 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/8399242\/islandeering-worms-head-adventure-coast-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_wormhead.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Worm\u2019s Head\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Worm\u2019s Head<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on Worm\u2019s Head<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance: <\/strong>5.2 miles \/ 8.4km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult <br><strong>Start\/parking:<\/strong> Rhossili National Trust car park, SA3 1PL, grid ref SA3 IP4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/8399242\/islandeering-worms-head-adventure-coast-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on Worm\u2019s Head <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flat-holm-cardiff\">Flat Holm, Cardiff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visit-bunkers-birds-and-bug-busting-hospitals\">Visit bunkers, birds and bug-busting hospitals <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhilarating RIB ride from Cardiff\u2019s Mermaid Quay is a\ngreat start to an adventure on this island\u2019s significant nature reserve and\nonce home to Augustinian monks, radio geniuses, Victorian gunners and the\ndiseased. Walk around the whole island to see the highlights including the\nisland\u2019s rare wild leek and thousands of nesting herring gulls. Refreshments in\nthe largest pub garden in Wales &#8211; the Gull and Leek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-cardiff-bridgend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Flat Holm: OS Explorer 151 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113255\/islandering-flatholm-island-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Flat_holme.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Flat Holm walk\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Flat Holm walk<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route for Flat Holm<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance: <\/strong>1.1 miles \/ 1.9km<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br><strong>Start\/parking:<\/strong>  Boat trip with Bay Island Voyages departing Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay CF10 5BZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113255\/islandering-flatholm-island-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route for Flat Holm <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ynys-y-castell-pembrokeshire\">Ynys y Castell, Pembrokeshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paddle-around-an-island\">Paddle around an island <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A craggy islet at the mouth of family-friendly Abercastle\nBay, Ynys y Castell is a fun island to paddle around or to walk to at low tide\nalong a wide, rocky causeway. It is possible to scramble to the island\u2019s\nplateau for great views. The indentation in the tussock grass is the \u201cGrave of\nSampson\u2019s Finger\u201d. Paddlers can explore more of the coastline, including the\nisland\u2019s cave. <span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\" style=\"text-decoration-line: line-through;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-north-pembrokeshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Ynys y Castell: OS Explorer OL35 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/2465227\/abercastle-to-porthgain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_YnysyCastell.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"&nbsp;Ynys y Castell\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p> Ynys y Castell<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route near Ynys y Castell<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance: <\/strong>4.1 miles \/ 6.7km<br><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate <br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Porthgain (you&#8217;ll then walk towards Ynys y Castell<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/2465227\/abercastle-to-porthgain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route near Ynys y Castell <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skomer-island-pembrokeshire\">Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-night-time-wildlife-adventure\">Night time wildlife adventure <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a kilometre off the coast of Pembrokeshire Skomer is an island of exposed headlands, dramatic sea stacks, and sheltered bays that is famed for its extraordinary wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From April to September it is home to half the world\u2019s population of Manx shearwaters and makes an amazing night time experience seeing thousands of them return to the nest after dark. The island is also the seasonal home to the largest colony of Atlantic puffin in southern Britain. Overnight self-catering accommodation is in the island\u2019s Old Farm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/islands\/skomer-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More family activities<\/a> include seashore foraging, experiencing the bird \u2018cities\u2019 of The Wick, an Iron Age round house or walking the full coastal circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-south-pembrokeshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Skomer Island: OS Explorer OL36 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113713\/islandeering-skomer-island-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Skomer.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Skomer Island boat\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Boat to\/from Skomer Island<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route around Skomer Island<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 5.5 miles\/ 8.9km <br><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate <br><strong>Start\/parking:  <\/strong>Martin&#8217;s Haven National Trust car park, SA62 3BJ (then catch the boat over)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113713\/islandeering-skomer-island-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route around Skomer Island <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scotland\">Scotland<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Scotland\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brough-of-birsay-orkney\">Brough of Birsay, Orkney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rockpooling-and-viking-ruins\">Rockpooling and Viking ruins <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tidal island with some of the best rock pooling in Orkney,\nwhere the elusive Groatie Buckies can be found, along with puffins and the\nruins of a Viking settlement. There is a short walk around the dramatic cliffs\nof the island that can be combined with an excellent walk along the nearby\ncoastline past the Birsay Whalebone, dramatic geos, Norse harbours and\nturf-roofed fishing huts. The route heads to Birsay village and the 16<sup>th<\/sup>\ncentury ruins of Earl\u2019s Palace. Don\u2019t miss delicious chocolate brownie stars in\nthe Birsay Honesty Box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-orkney-west-mainland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Brough of Birsay: OS Explorer 463 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113099\/islandeering-brough-of-birsay-coastal-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Birsay.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Brough of Birsay\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Brough of Birsay<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route around the Brough of Birsay<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 3.8 miles\/ 6.2km <br><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate <br><strong>Start\/parking:  <\/strong>Point of Buckquoy Car Park, KW17 2LX<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113099\/islandeering-brough-of-birsay-coastal-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route around the Brough of Birsay <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-isle-of-coll-hebrides\">Isle of Coll, Hebrides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stargazing-and-basking-sharks\">Stargazing and basking sharks <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A hidden gem of the Hebrides with high sand dunes and incredible machair that boasts thirty beaches. By day Coll has some of the highest sunshine hours in the UK and by night, as a Dark Sky Reserve, the milky way and other constellations can be easily seen. Each year the Cosmos Planetarium collaborates with Coll Bunkhouse to deliver an amazing stargazing course, <a href=\"https:\/\/collbunkhouse.com\/dark-skies-coll-cosmos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coll and the Cosmos<\/a>. Coll is also renowned for its wildlife, including as a breeding ground for basking sharks with plenty of whales and dolphins to spot from the shore or with a boat trip from Arinagour. Land based fun is endless with plenty of easy walking and cycling routes plus a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandeering.com\/islands\/isle-of-coll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other activities.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-coll-tiree-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Isle of Coll: OS Explorer 372 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/8412557\/arrol-house-the-castles-and-the-wreck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Coll.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Basking shark near Coll\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Basking shark near Coll<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walk on the Isle of Coll<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 4.8 miles\/ 7.7km <br><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate <br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Crossapol car park, PA78 6TB (short walk onto route)<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/8412557\/arrol-house-the-castles-and-the-wreck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walk on the Isle of Coll <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-isle-of-noss-shetland\">Isle of Noss, Shetland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watching-the-famous-diving-gannets-of-noss\">Watching the famous diving \u2018gannets of Noss\u2019 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The island of Noss is renowned as one of Europe\u2019s finest wildlife sites and one of the best bird watching sites in Scotland. Its 180 metre high sea cliffs burst into life in summer when tens of thousands of seabirds nest here. This small island has one of the most easily reached seabird colonies and is renowned for its spectacular (and smelly) colony of gannets that can be seen swirling and diving into the surrounding sea. It is also possible to get a thrilling wildlife boat trip from Lerwick to explore the base of cliffs or to walk the island\u2019s coast path (but watch out for the diving bonxies).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-shetland-mainland-south\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Isle of Noss: OS Explorer 466 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113341\/islandeering-isle-of-noss-coastal-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Noss.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Isle of Noss\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Isle of Noss<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route for Isle of Noss<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 5.4 miles\/ 8.8km <br><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate <br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Isle of Noss jetty, ZE1 0LL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113341\/islandeering-isle-of-noss-coastal-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route for Isle of Noss <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eye-peninsula-isle-of-lewis-outer-hebrides\">Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-whale-watching-without-a-boat\">Whale watching without a boat <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick up a pair of binoculars and join on of Whale and Dolphin Conservation\u2019s (WDC) Shorewatch volunteers to scan for whales and dolphins amongst the incredible views across the Minch to the mountains of the mainland. Widely considered one of the best places in the UK for whale-watching from land, and possibly Europe, Tiumpan Head is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the Isle of Lewis in search of wildlife. There\u2019s a great signed short walk to the lighthouse at Tiumpan Head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-central-lewis-stornoway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Eye Peninsula: OS Explorer 459 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unst-shetland\">Unst, Shetland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-swim-from-the-most-northerly-beach-in-britain\">Swim from the most northerly beach in Britain <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unst is the most northerly inhabited part of Britain and is\nan outdoor adventurers island. A top activity is to swim from the most\nnortherly beach in Britain at sandy Wick of Skaw. Just to the west Saxa Vord is\nto become a rocket launch site, and a little further on Hermaness National\nNature Reserve (NNR) is a dramatic cliff-top haven for thousands of seabirds,\nand the closest puffin encounters you\u2019ll get anywhere in the UK and the end\npoint of a great walk through the reserve. Unst is also home to the most famous\nbus-stop in Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-shetland-unst-yell-fetlar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Unst: OS Explorer 470 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/route\/1190181\/Country-Walking-Muckle-Flugga-Shetland-Isles%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_unst.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Unst Island beach\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Unst Island beach<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on Unst<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 4.8 miles\/ 7.7km <br><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Difficult <br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Hermaness National Nature Reserve car park, ZE2 9EQ<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/route\/1190181\/Country-Walking-Muckle-Flugga-Shetland-Isles%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on Unst <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-isle-of-mull-hebrides\">Isle of Mull, Hebrides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-eagle-island\">Explore \u201ceagle island\u201d <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mull has everything for a family adventure from climbing a munro and fabulous beaches to spotting incredible wildlife including sea eagles and golden eagles. The latter are relatively easy to spot from the road side around Loch na Keal and both can be spotted on board the wildlife boat the Tarus Mara which also heads out to the legendary Fingal\u2019s Cave and the Treshnish Isles. For beautiful beaches visit the tidal island of Erraid which you can walk to from pristine Fidden Beach \u2013 its shallow, protected waters are a firm family favourite as is the adjoining campsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-isle-of-mull-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Isle of Mull: OS Explorer 375 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/517958\/trail-magazine-ben-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Mull.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Isle of Mull\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Isle of Mull<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on the Isle of Mull<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 7.7 miles\/ 12.4km <br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Ben More Car Park<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\">, B8035<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\" style=\"text-decoration-line: line-through;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/517958\/trail-magazine-ben-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on the Isle of Mull <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raasay-hebrides\">Raasay, Hebrides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coasteering-on-the-who-dares-wins-island\">Coasteering on the \u201cWho Dares Wins\u201d island <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often overlooked by holidaymakers racing through its larger\nneighbour, Skye, idyllic Raasay Island is full of adventure. From its huge\nvariety of walks, including the ascent of its characterful highpoint of Dun\nCaan, to the outdoor activities run by Raasay House \u2013 filming location for SAS\nWho Dares Wins. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/raasay-house.co.uk\/tag\/coasteering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coasteering trips<\/a> are a great favourite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-raasay-rona-scalpay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Raasay Island: OS Explorer 409 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/9882987\/trail-magazine-october-2021--dun-caan-raasay-isle-of-skye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_Raamseyhouse.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Coasteering on Raasay Island\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Coasteering on Raasay Island<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route on Raasay Island<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 9.5 miles\/ 15.3km <br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Sconser ferry terminal, IV48 8TD and get the ferry over<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/9882987\/trail-magazine-october-2021--dun-caan-raasay-isle-of-skye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route on Raasay Island <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holy-isle-arran\">Holy Isle, Arran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-walk-amongst-stupas-and-prayer-flags-in-the-clyde-s-own-tibet\">Walk amongst stupas and prayer flags in the Clyde\u2019s own Tibet <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With stuppas, prayer flags and monks and the jagged peaks of\nArran\u2019s Goatfell as a backdrop, it would be easy to think you are in Tibet. Just\na short boat trip from Arran this makes a great day out exploring the Buddhist\nrock art, sacred caves and finding the islands Eriskay ponies, eider ducks and peregrine\nfalcons. There is a wonderful circular walk around the island, including its\nhighpoint, that takes you past most of its main sights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-isle-of-arran-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Holy Isle: OS Explorer 361 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113302\/islandeering-holy-island-arran-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_holy_island.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Holy Isle\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Holy Isle<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Recommended walking route for Holy Isle<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 5.4 miles\/ 8.7km <br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Start\/parking: <\/strong>Boat trip from Arran on the Holy Isle Ferry, Lamlash, KA27 8JN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/12113302\/islandeering-holy-island-arran-circular-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended walking route for Holy Isle <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-davaar-island\">Davaar Island <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-the-cave-with-the-crucifixion-painting\">Find the cave with the Crucifixion painting <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just of the Kintyre peninsula near Campbeltown, walk across the shingle causeway to explore the caves of this tidal island\u2019s south coast. One of several caves has a painting of the Crucifixion, originally discovered by fishermen in 1887, who thought it was an act of God, but in fact was painted in secret by a local art teacher and was later evicted from town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an adventurous walk around the island with views from the precipitous east coast that stretch from Arran to Ailsa Craig with sea eagles, basking sharks and dolphins spotted by the fortunate. Campeltown is a gem and the Mull of Kintyre lies a little further south \u2013 both worth spending extra time to explore. 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Attracting people from around the world this eccentric championship is open to all \u2013 but equally possible to skim any time of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-oban-kerrera-loch-melfort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper map for Easdale Island: OS Explorer 359 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-oban-kerrera-loch-melfort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Family_island_adventures_stone_skimming.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Stone skimming championships Easdale Island\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Stone skimming championships <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you planning a family trip this summer? 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