Walking Blogs & News: Adventures with Large Outdoors
Welcome to our blog – a space for straightforward walking inspiration, recent trip stories, and useful outdoor advice. You’ll find galleries from our latest adventures, simple kit guidance, and insights into the places we explore across the UK.
Whether you’re joining a Large Outdoors trip for the first time or you’re already part of our community, these posts offer practical ideas, updates, and a closer look at how our sociable walking experiences come together.
Hotel-Based Wild Swim Weekend in Snowdonia – Trip Report
Our first hotel-based wild swimming weekend in Snowdonia brought steady swims, relaxed evenings and car-free travel. This trip report shares the highlights from autumn dips at Llyn Geirionydd, a new secret spot, Llyn Dinas and time exploring Caernarfon and Beddgelert.
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.
Five Signs You’re Ready for a Solo Walking Holiday
Many people are unsure if they are truly ready for a solo walking holiday. This blog explains the simple, reassuring signs that now might be the right time, and how a sociable Large Outdoors trip can make the whole experience easy and enjoyable.
Winter Walking Breaks to Start 2026 Feeling Social
Begin 2026 with a sociable winter walking escape. From low-level Lake District routes to coastal weekends and relaxed midweek trips, these January and February breaks offer steady walks, friendly groups, and simple ways to beat the winter slump.
Discover Our New Trip Calendar – Now Easier to Use and Packed With Helpful Search Tools
Our Trip Calendar has a brand-new design with clearer filters for dates, trip types, locations, walking levels, room options, and prices. It’s now much easier to find the right walking weekend or holiday with Large Outdoors, whether you want a short break or a longer adventure.
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 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 Your 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.