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Category: European Holiday Destinations

Trip report from our fall break hiking the “fells” in the Lakes District in northern England, with rugged but gorgeous scenery quite different from Switzerland. Here’s our itinerary and trail maps if you want to follow in our footsteps.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path UK • Family Hiking Holiday

During spring break, our family walked on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales, a very special experience that we all loved. We hiked seven days, about 12-20 km each day, staying overnight in villages along the way. Here are all the details including trail maps, lodgings, transport, etc.

Calanques in southern France • 3 Day Itinerary

Trip report from our spring break family holiday in the Calanques National Park in southern France, hiking along the coastline to rocky inlets surrounded by cliffs.

Spring break hiking trips around Europe

Since hiking season doesn’t start in Switzerland until about mid-June, we often spend our spring breaks hiking elsewhere in Europe, often along coastlines. Here are some of our favorite spring hiking trips we’ve done as a family.

Dolomites – Best Hikes for Families in the Italian Alps

We love the unique character of the Dolomites (the Italian alps), so spiky and rocky, such a different feel from the Swiss alps. Here are our favorite family hikes in this area from our recent summer holiday.

Austria

Mont Blanc France • Tips for Family Hiking Holiday

Fiona from Mont Blanc Family Fun give us her top tips for a family holiday in the Chamonix and Mont Blanc region, including mountain viewpoints, family walks, playgrounds, lakes, and rainy day options.

Cornwall Coastal Path UK • Family Hiking Holiday

Four fantastic hikes suitable for families along the most spectacular sections of the Cornwall coastline, including trail maps and logistics.

Scottish Highlands with Kids

Our two week holiday in the Scottish Highlands, with lush landscapes, dramatic coastline, and relative isolation compared to more popular destinations. While many hikes in this area can be quite challenging, we found a good number of hikes suitable for families.

Corsica with Kids: Santa Giulia Beach

Popular beach on eastern coast of Corsica with white sand and shallow calm water, good for families. Nice long stroll around the bay.

Netherlands: 11 Beautiful Bike Rides for Spring

Cycling routes from our family’s spring break trip to the Netherlands, in which we rode bikes around tulip fields, along waterways with windmills and through coastal dunes.

Netherlands

9 Best European Beach Destinations for Spring Break

After the long winter, our family is anxious for sun and sand. So we often spend spring break on European beaches, even if the temperatures are still cool for swimming. We always have a good time and love being on the beaches off season, away from the crowds.

7 Best Beaches of the Algarve Portugal

Our favorite beaches and activities for families in the Algarve region of Portugal, including dramatic cliffs, hidden caves, and rolling sand dunes.

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