Walking Blogs & News: Adventures with Large Outdoors
Welcome to our blog - your source for walking inspiration, trip stories, and practical outdoor advice. From stunning galleries of recent adventures to expert kit tips and destination guides, we share the stories that matter to our walking community.
Whether you're planning your first trip with us or you're one of our regular adventurers, dive in for inspiration, advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at life with Large Outdoors.
Three Brand New Walking Adventures Now Available - From Norfolk's Big Skies to Autumn's Golden Colours
Discover three brand new walking breaks from Large Outdoors. Explore Norfolk Broads wildlife, North York Moors heritage, and New Forest autumn colours on fully guided, car-free adventures.
The Norfolk Broads: Britain's Unique Wetland Walking Paradise
Discover the Norfolk Broads' unique walking experiences. Explore Britain's largest wetland, spot rare wildlife, and enjoy big sky country on guided walking adventures in this hidden gem.
Discover Our 2025/26 New Year’s Eve Walking Holidays
We’ve launched our 2025/26 New Year’s Eve Walking Holidays – five fully guided, sociable breaks across the UK, including our first ever trip to the Scottish Highlands.
The Benefits of Wild Swimming: Wellness, Cold Water Therapy, and Staying Safe
Discover the incredible wellness benefits of wild swimming, from stress reduction to cold water therapy. Learn how to stay safe, why swimming with a group is essential, and how guided trips with Large Outdoors make it easy for beginners and seasoned swimmers to explore stunning locations confidently.
How Walking Can Improve Mental Health
Walking outdoors offers more than fresh air – it’s a simple, powerful way to support better mental health. Here’s how walking with Large Outdoors can help.
What’s the Difference Between a Survival Bag and a Foil Blanket?
Planning your walking kit and not sure whether to carry a survival bag or foil blanket? We explain the difference, and when each option is the safer choice.
Gallery - Avebury & North Wessex Downs – April Walking Weekend
Spring sunshine, ancient landscapes, and sociable walks – our Avebury & North Wessex Downs weekend explored stone circles, canals, and countryside from a cosy base in Marlborough.
Join the Bone Cancer Trust for the 2025 Yorkshire Three Peaks
Join Large Outdoors and the Bone Cancer Research Trust for the 2025 #TeamBonesTrek challenge – a 25-mile guided walk across the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Why I Always Carry a Knife When Wild Swimming
As a swim guide and diver, I always carry a knife when wild swimming. Here’s why it’s a vital part of my kit – and why I recommend you do the same.