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Celebrate National Walking Month with Spotty Otter: 20 Fun Ways to Get Outside with Kids! May is National Walking Month, the perfect time to celebrate the simple joys of walking, staying active, and enjoying the great outdoors. Walking is free, fun, and a brilliant way to support your family's health and wellbeing. At Spotty Otter, we're passionate about encouraging children to explore nature, and …

At Spotty Otter, we believe adventure doesn’t always have to mean climbing mountains or trekking through forests (though we love that too). Sometimes, it’s the everyday moments like scooting through a local park or racing through muddy puddles that spark the biggest smiles and the best memories. Some of our Spotty Otter friends recently swapped hiking boots for wheels, zipping around …

This week marks Sign Language Week, an important time to celebrate and raise awareness about the richness of sign language and the Deaf community. At Spotty Otter, we believe that nature should be accessible to everyone, and we’re proud to support adventurers of all abilities in exploring the great outdoors.Sign Language Week, led by the British Deaf Association (BDA), highlights the im …

At Spotty Otter, we love seeing our gear being put to the test in real outdoor adventures—keeping little explorers warm, dry, and ready for anything! So, we’re thrilled to share this guest post from Beth Rawling at Laurels Childcare. As a Forest School Lead in Early Years Education in Durham, Beth knows just how important it is to have the right kit to …