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Hiking holiday with a baby - anyone done it?

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mimolette · 14/06/2011 14:32

We loved walking holidays pre-baby, and I am wondering whether it's something we can still do while she's tiny and portable, with her in a baby carrier.
Have failed to find much information on google though, and would appreciate it if anyone on here can share their experiences.
I would expect we won't be able/want to walk as far each day as we used to, and would have to choose the route and accommodation more carefully compared to pre-baby (not to mention reduce the beers with the pub lunch!), but otherwise it seems to be doable. Is there any reason why it's a bad idea, what problems should I anticipate?
In particular, I am thinking about a holiday in Scotland in late August, when DD will be 4 months old - any suggestions for baby-friendly hotels and b&b's also very welcome.
She loves going for walks now, and is happy in the carrier, although of course that could change as she gets bigger.

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Bunbaker · 14/06/2011 22:35

Scotland in late August will be full of midges, so I'm not sure it would be my first choice. What about Northumberland instead? You could walk along Hadrian's Wall.

mimolette · 15/06/2011 05:32

Oh no, I hadn't thought of midges :(
We did Hadrian's Wall a few years ago, would like to go somewhere new. DH hasn't been to the Scottish countryside before, so that's why we were thinking of there.

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Bunbaker · 15/06/2011 06:52

What about walking Offa's Dyke?

mimolette · 18/06/2011 04:32

Thank you, will check that out.

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