Fun For Children
Balbeg Country Holidays is packed with opportunities for kids to enjoy the great outdoors, learn about nature, and let their imaginations run wild.
From the moment they arrive, little explorers can take part in the Balbeg Treasure Hunt, a fun and safe way to get to know the estate and all it has to offer. Along the way, they’ll discover two outdoor play areas, a large football field, a peaceful nature pond with a bird hide, and woodland walks that weave through an acre of woodland.
Children can climb, swing, splash, and roam freely, keeping an eye out for our local wildlife, including badgers, deer, red squirrels, otters, birds of prey, and maybe even the legendary haggis!
There’s also our orchard, filled with apple and plum trees and soft fruit bushes. Guests are welcome to pick their own fruit and enjoy the simple pleasure of fresh produce straight from the tree.
At Balbeg, it’s all about fresh air, freedom, and fun – the perfect countryside adventure for kids of all ages.
Signposted Estate Walks:
- Pond Walk – 15 minute flat walk around the nature pond
- River Walk – 30 minute walk along the edge of Balbeg Burn and returning through Balbeg Plantation
- Bennan Hill Walk – 60 minute strenuous hike up to the summit at Bennan Hill
Wildlife to Watch Out For:
- Herons
- Otters
- Geese and Ducks
- Dragonflies
- Brown trout
Play Areas to Enjoy:
- Playpark – with swings, castle with slide and roundabout the kids will spend hours in the fresh air (and out of your hair).
- Adventure Playground – climbing frames, swings and rope bridges all designed with adventure in mind.
- Football field – Balbeg has its own grass football pitch with goal posts where parents and kids can have a kick about or even arrange the family into teams.
- There is ample space for other activities such as rounders/kite flying, etc.
