Walking Blogs, Guides & Advice
Looking for walking ideas, practical advice or inspiration for your next trip? Our walking blog brings together useful guides, kit advice, destination ideas and stories from Large Outdoors trips across the UK and further afield.
You’ll also find practical information to help you prepare for a walking break, along with a closer look at some of the places we visit and what it’s like to travel with Large Outdoors. Most people join our trips on their own, making them a straightforward way to enjoy sociable walking without needing to organise everything yourself.
Looking for your next walking trip? View all upcoming dates in our Trip Calendar:
Hadrian’s Wall Walking Holidays – New Trips for 2026
Two new Hadrian’s Wall walking trips are now live, with fully guided weekends and longer breaks exploring this historic route across Northumberland.
Joining a Walking Group Alone – What It’s Really Like
Thinking about joining a walking group on your own? Here’s what it’s actually like, from booking to meeting the group and settling in on your first trip.
Ticks in the UK: What Walkers Need to Know
Ticks are part of spending time outdoors in the UK, especially in grassy and wooded areas. Here’s what to look out for, how to reduce your chances of getting bitten, and what to do if you find one after a walk.
Car-Free Walking Holidays That Make Solo Travel Simple
Car-free walking holidays remove the stress of driving and make joining a trip on your own far easier. With station pick-ups, small groups and fully guided days, Large Outdoors offers a simple, welcoming way for solo travellers to explore new landscapes without needing a car.
Christmas Walking in Eryri (Snowdonia) with Large Outdoors
A five-night Christmas walking holiday in Snowdonia with clear winter sunshine, lakeside routes, village walks and coastal paths, all enjoyed with a friendly group and relaxed festive evenings with Large Outdoors.
Discover Wild Swimming the Easy Way – Car-Free, Friendly, and Designed for Beginners
Wild swimming can feel refreshing, calming and sociable, even for beginners. This blog shows how Large Outdoors makes it easy to try your first dip through car-free access, friendly guidance and simple, confidence-building support.
Why Midweek Walking Breaks Are the Perfect Way to Reset
Midweek walking breaks offer quieter paths, relaxed routes and time to switch off. This blog explores why they’re ideal for solo travellers and anyone who enjoys steady, sociable walking. We also share details of our Cotswolds, Gower, North York Moors and New Forest midweek trips.
Is a Walking Weekend Right for Me If I’m Coming Alone?
Thinking about joining a walking weekend on your own? This guide explains what it’s really like, why most people come solo, and how group walking feels in practice.
Walking the Isle of Arran: Two Ways to Explore
Discover two fully guided walking trips on the Isle of Arran with Large Outdoors. Based in Lochranza, both small-group breaks explore the island on foot, from relaxed coastal routes to bigger mountain days, with wildlife, local character and a sociable feel.
Our First Ever Norfolk Broads Walking Break – Trip Report
Join us for a look back at our first Norfolk Broads walking break. This trip report covers steady walks, car-free travel, coastal seal spotting and classic Broadland scenery, with galleries from both days. A great introduction to this peaceful National Park.