Treetop Challenge
The Goliath of our high ropes adventures. One to test your nerve and head for heights. Perfect for older children & teens over 1.4m.
- Go Moderate/Hard
- 2-3 hours
- From £25
Adventures
In the first lockdown, and even the second, we got to know the areas that we lived in better than ever before. In search of adventure among the tedium we found forest paths, woodland walks and secret natural places that we had never known about. However, as we enter our third, fourth or fifth lockdown even these places can lose their shimmer of magic. This does not need to be the case though! Here are a couple of ways to bring something fresh to a walk that feels old.
Whatever the weather there is always something to make from the things that you can find in nature in wintertime. If you’re lucky enough to live in a place with snow, why not make a snow person, or even a snow monkey? However, if the snow hasn’t fallen in your hometown yet, get even more creative. Pick up pine cones and brightly coloured leaves for art projects at home. Try creating a leaf wreath or crown with fallen pines cones, colourful leaves, and anything else you can find - wreaths don’t just have to be for Christmas!
Another great idea for children and adults alike is to decorate a rock. Find an interestingly shaped stone and draw upon your inner creative as you remake it into something even more beautiful and then place it back on your walk. Perhaps you want to draw your favourite pet, person or even write your favourite quote on it. Hopefully, every time you, or someone else sees it, it will bring a little joy to their day. If you need some further inspiration check out the Arty Crafty Kids website.
Walking in the woods can also be a fantastic inspiration for people of all ages to learn more. If you have kids you could try some word games like “follow the leader” and “poetry to go” like Verywell Family suggests. Meanwhile, if you are an adult, there is plenty to learn about in the forest. While you have the time, why not invest in some books about nature and learn a little about the plants and animals around you?
Hopefully, these tips will bring some adventure to days that seem dull and walks that seem all too familiar. They can also prepare you for greater adventures to come when restrictions lessen… perhaps you can even swing by for a visit to a Go Ape near you.