Welcome to Outdoor Exploring Family
We spend our days exploring Teesdale and Northern England, from quiet woodland paths to hidden waterfalls and peaceful open landscapes. Everything we share comes from our own time outdoors, with simple walking routes, friendly guidance and real photographs.
Outdoor Exploring Family is more than a website. It’s a place for anyone who enjoys slowing down, noticing the landscape and exploring at their own pace. If you believe nature helps support a calmer mindset, you’re already part of this family.
From gentle walks in Teesdale to Lake District escapes and North East adventures, our guides are here to help you discover quiet places, meaningful moments and a slower way to explore.
It’s more than just a walk.
Find Your Next UK Adventure
Browse walking guides across the North East, the Lake District and North Yorkshire, including riverside paths, valley routes, waterfalls and quiet viewpoints. Each guide includes clear route details and real photographs to help you choose where to go next.
You’ll also find peaceful UK escape ideas, places to stay, and practical tips for walking with dogs or visiting a new area for the first time. Whether you’re heading out for an hour or planning a longer break, we hope these guides help you explore with confidence and ease.
Discover Teesdale with Outdoor Exploring Family, your growing guide to Teesdale waterfalls, walks, stories and peaceful places. From High Force to quiet moorland becks, every route is based on our own time exploring the dale. You’ll find simple directions, real photographs and friendly advice to help you enjoy walks in Teesdale with calm and confidence.
Family walks, waterfalls and coastal days out across County Durham, Northumberland and beyond.
Waterfall walks, rolling dales and family adventures across Yorkshire’s countryside.
Peaceful escapes and outdoor breaks across the UK with suggestions on where to stay, what to explore and the natural landscapes that offer calm moments, gentle adventure and a clearer mind.
Our Latest pages
Discover a peaceful walk to White Force in Upper Teesdale, one of the dale’s quieter waterfalls. Expect simple directions, real photos and a gentle route through open landscape and riverside paths.
Explore God’s Bridge near Bowes on a scenic Teesdale walk with castle views and winding riverside paths. A lovely mix of nature and history, with clear guidance and honest photos.
Follow a calm riverside walk to Mill Force near Bowes Castle, a quiet little Teesdale waterfall. Gentle paths, peaceful views and simple directions make this an easygoing explore with local character.
We take Huel on longer walks and day hikes when we need something quick and filling.
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We use these filter bottles on every walk for peace of mind when refilling outdoors.
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Clothing that quietly shares our message that nature supports mindset and wellbeing.
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