One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.
Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?
Far too long mate. Not only will he be knackered, he’ll probably be bored after the first mile or two. I get my wife to drop my daughter off a mile or so from the end so she does the last bit.
One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.
Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?
If you can't get the good lady to meet you somewhere on route, my suggestion would be leave him at home. Carrying him on your shoulders will knacker your back within a mile.
10 miles is too much for a 7 year old. I'd have thought if at all possible, let them start with you for say 1 mile, get partner/friend/grandparent etc to be waiting on route and then drop them back to you with a mile to go. Just like dog years 10 miles for a 7 year old is probably a marathon for an adult.
One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.
Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?
10 miles is a hell of a distance for a 7 year old. When we used to do Scout group hikes, kids of this age might join for the last 2 or 3 miles. Obviously depends on his fitness and experience of walking whether he can do more but wouldn't recommend 10 miles.
10 miles is a very long way for a 7 year old I would suggest. 2-3 miles is reasonable but unless they are particularly fit, much more than 4 and they will likely start flagging and complaining tbh. That also applies to me
One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.
Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?
One of our groups is bringing his 7 year old son, a few of us have agreed to share giving him a ride on our shoulders if it gets too much. Alternatively, if your boy has a scooter, why not bring that along?
Thought I'd donated already but turned out I hadn't. Wanted to post the link for anyone who is on the fence or who couldn't find it. Top marks to everyone doing the walk. Always looks like a lot of fun (and an impressive trek).
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That also applies to me
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Would suggest not taking is the better option chaps
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Not sure going out tonight will prove wise in the morning :-(
Thought I'd donated already but turned out I hadn't. Wanted to post the link for anyone who is on the fence or who couldn't find it. Top marks to everyone doing the walk. Always looks like a lot of fun (and an impressive trek).
Have fun and If anyone gets the bug after this, I highly recommend the 500 mile Camino de Santiago walk across Northern Spain!
See you all soon