By Sean Fagan
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Let the adventure begin - on a boat to Ireland's Eye. From left - my brother, my nephew and my brother's partner (Photo: Sean Fagan).

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Some thoughts on an outdoor trip with my 7 year old nephew

10 tips on making the outdoors more enjoyable for children

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When practical, I’m a big fan of bringing children into wild areas.

Of course, when it comes to bringing children outdoors - safety and common sense is a top priority.

Nevertheless, children are generally far more resilient and capable of tackling outdoor challenges than is often perceived.

Recently, my brother, his partner and myself – brought my 7 year old nephew on a boat trip to Ireland’s eye (a small, uninhabited island off the coast of county Dublin, Ireland).

As soon as the boat was docked – we set off exploring the island despite strong sunshine and very warm temperatures.

Learn more about our island adventure...

and 10 tips on making the outdoors more enjoyable for children.

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