Mags Nixon

Waterproof, with 1080P HD videos & 20MP res for images, plus a wide range night vision, this present is guaranteed to excite every outdoor kid out there. Perfect for older kids’ stockings, this round tipped Outdoor Junior Knife from legendary brand Opinel includes a built in whistle and comes in a variety of cool colours. Whether you’re cooking up an epic multi- day hike far flung in Iceland or Peru, keeping it real closer to home, or just want to keep out the cold walking the dog, these anti-blister 1000 mile socks are guaranteed to keep your toes cosy and warm this winter. The Stingray tent from Tentsile, designed for 2 adults and 2 children, is guaranteed to bring a whole new way of life to outdoor lovers.

Jersey, the biggest island in the UK’s Channel Islands, situated a mere 14 miles from the coast of France, is known for it’s beautiful beaches, stunning coastal walks and pumping surf. It’s the understated little brother beach of popular St Brelades beach (the two beaches connect at low tide). It’s also one of the best beaches in Jersey to visit at high tide if you approach from the sea (hire a SUP or kayak from St Brelades and paddle round). ’s a lovely 10-15 minute circular coastal walk from the car park which gives incredible views of the beach Portlet is one of the best beaches in Jersey for it’s picturesque sheltered cove, complete with tidal island of l’Île au Guerdain (otherwise known as Jamborin’s tomb).

Visiting Sark, the tiny traffic free island in the UK’s Channel Islands,  is one of the best trips we’ve ever been on. Visiting Sark is certainly a trip back in time as the island has no cars and visitors must either cycle or take a horse and cart. The island’s blanket ban on motors means the only modes of transport are horse & carriages, tractors and bicycles resulting in an unhurried, leisurely feel to island life. (Adults £5.00, Child £1.50)One of the best things to do when visiting Sark is to explore the island in a horse & carriage.

There’s always a race to squeeze in as many adventures as possible before Winter kicks in and we’ve got loads of suggestions for adventurous things do to on Dartmoor this Autumn. 5 things to do on Dartmoor this Autumn Hiking through the spectacular landscape of Dartmoor National Park with a llama on a lead has got to be one of the best ever things to do on Dartmoor. Hidden in a magical woodland near Dartmoor, this adventurous 3 mile round trail from Devil’s Cauldron along the gorge to the famous 30m high Whitelady waterfall and If you’re looking for things to do on Dartmoor with older kids, get the adrenaline pumping by getting stuck into the Tamar Trail’s Tree Surfer’s high rope adventure courses in the Tamar Valley, just to the west of Dartmoor National Park.