In the UK you’re never too far away from a stretch of water. Granted, not everyone lives by the coast. In which case rivers, canals and lakes/reservoirs serve the purpose. Grabbing your gear and crew is not too taxing for getting gone.
Whether tea, coffee, or herbal adults generally love a warm brew. Kids maybe not so much (unless it’s juice). But you can always pack something else. Enjoying a freshly made, warm drink outdoors is fulfilling. With a bit of leg work, you can jaunt along the river, canal or lakeside until a suitable spot’s found. Then pitch up, get the kettle on, string a hammock between two fixed points, and sip. Outdoor adventures have never been so chill!
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During the pandemic, a lot of people discovered that not too far away from their front door new rambling and walking routes could be discovered. With modern life often so hectic in the past this was often missed. But forced to find outdoor adventures close to home a whole new view of local areas was discovered.
Post-pandemic things are much quieter along all these routes. Yet the opportunity to venture a short distance from your home and discover a new pathway or walking route remains. Outdoor adventure doesn’t need to be full on. Accessibility is key. And when you do have your family in tow it’s more about the immersive experience of being in nature than pushing the envelope.
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Here at McConks we love a bit of wild swimming. In fact, we’d take it further than this as we indulge often. There’s nothing like a cold dip – whatever the time of year. And part of the fun is actually getting to our wild swimming spot.
Even within our own ‘backyard’ there are plenty of places to hide away. Just our little family unit. You’ll probably have somewhere close to hand as well. Alternatively, seek and ye shall find. Searching out those secluded wild swimming spots can be a microadventure in its own right. Just pay plenty of attention to what’s going on with the water. Don’t put yourself or others in danger.
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As a paddle boarding brand we’d be daft not to include this on our list of microadventure suggestions. Have SUP will travel. But you don’t need to travel very far for outdoor adventure fun. Any of the above can be incorporated into a paddle boarding microadventure. The only difference is you’ll be afloat for some of the time.
Another option could be to make use of your McConks inflatable SUP’s portability. With iSUP backpack in place, you may fancy trekking on foot to an out of the water stretch of water. This can be a great outdoor adventure. And let’s be honest: a paddle board is just another form of outdoor adventure equipment anyway.
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Microadventures can be anything you want. You might not even have to leave the confines of your back garden (if you have one). Pitching a tent, slugging a hammock, and getting a fire going are all good fun. Kids will love it. Especially if you bust out the marshmallows for fireside toasting!
You may even decide to have a sleepover in the garden. Or perhaps enjoy that wild camping experience under the stars. But all whilst not leaving your home. Who knows. It could be the start of something more Bear Grylls-esque in time…
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The five microadventure suggestions above should get you off on the right. But for even more outdoor adventure ideas check out the following list.
Whatever type of micro outdoor adventure you choose there’s one golden rule to abide by. Leave no trace. The outdoors is precious and we all need to ensure we keep it that way. For others to enjoy but also for the sake of local wildlife and such.
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