News & Blog
All the latest news, gear advice, galleries and stories from Large Outdoors!
Make the most of the Year of the Coast
What’s not to love about England’s coastline and with 2023 being the Year of the Coast, there’s even more reason to head towards the sea.
Gallery - Signature Gin and Walking Weekend, January 2023
As we Kickstart our 2023 schedule of walking and adventure weekends, our first trip took us to Hampshire and a relaxed weekend…
Gallery - The Wonders of Autumn in Scotland’s Enchanted Forest
Each year we head to the heart of Scotland for a three night autumnal delight…
Gallery - St David’s Walking Weekend - August Bank Holiday 2022
For the August Bank Holiday 2022 we headed to St David’s and our first ever visit to this rural and remote hostel. With the weather on our side we spent three days exploring this spectacular part of the Pembrokeshire Coast, a real walkers paradise.
Charity Challenge: Only A Pavement Away
Find our how charity Only A Pavement Away worked with Large Outdoors to deliver a cracking Snowdon challenge fundraiser.
Gallery - Wild Swim the Scottish Highlands, July 2022
4 intrepid swimmers embarked on a cracking 5 night adventure wild swimming our way through the Scottish Highlands, with dips in Loch Ness to the Isle of Skye. Will you take the plunge?
What’s our Giant’s Causeway Adventure like?
Our 3-night adventure to Northern Ireland’s County Antrim coast is one of our most popular getaways - and with good reason! Want to know what a typical adventure here is like? This trip report should give you a flavour!
The Wildlife Watcher’s Top 7 on the Isle of Arran
The Isle of Arran’s stunning natural environment is home to some of the UK’s most spectacular wildlife. From birds at the top of every twitcher’s must-see list, to playful mammals, every day promises a wonderfully wild encounter!
Nothing to do at Christmas? Why walking is the best way to spend it
When Christmas rolls around, make sure you’re doing something you love - like walking with lovely people!
Why do I need a head torch on a Large Outdoors guided walk or social weekend?
A head torch is always on the essential kit list no matter what trip you attend with us, for when you’re out walking but also when you’re back at your accommodation.
What is the National Three Peaks Challenge?
The National Three Peaks Challenge, taking in Ben Nevis, Snowdon, and Scafell Pike, is an epic adventure that can be undertaken in 24, over three days, or any way you like!
Gallery - Walking the Jurassic Coast - Lulworth Cove. May 2021
What a fantastic spring weekend we had as we explored the Jurassic Coast from Lulworth cove.
Wild Camping Food - What to Take
A good meal at the end of a long day of walking makes all the difference, but knowing what food to pack when heading out on a multi-day wild camping adventure is incredibly important.
Gallery - Norfolk Coast Walking Weekend - May 2022
This was our first walking weekend adventure to Norfolk and what a great time we had, with two days of gentle walks our sociable group enjoyed this scenic and quiet corner of the UK.