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:
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.
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.
Avebury & North Wessex Downs – April Weekend Trip Report
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.
Gallery - Winter Walking in the Cairngorms – A Scottish Adventure
Explore our image gallery from a winter walking adventure in the Cairngorms, featuring snowy summits, Arctic wildlife, and mountain skills training.
Gallery: Walking Break on the Northumberland Coast & Lindisfarne
Join us on a stunning walking break along the Northumberland Coast, exploring Lindisfarne, Bamburgh, Beadnell, and the Pilgrims’ Way. From golden beaches to historic landscapes, this gallery captures the best of a short break in Northumberland, filled with coastal walks, wildlife, and breathtaking views.
Gallery - Signature Dark Skies Weekend – North York Moors
A weekend of walking and stargazing in the North York Moors, featuring guided night sky observation, telescopes, and scenic moorland walks.
Gallery - Walking in Constable Country – Exploring the Stour Valley
Explore our image gallery from a walking weekend in Constable Country, featuring Flatford Mill, the River Stour, Dedham, and the stunning Stour Valley.
Gallery - New Year Walking Holiday in the North York Moors National Park
We welcomed the New Year with a sociable walking holiday in Helmsley. Here's our trip report from a week of great walks, festive food, and shared laughs.
Gallery - Social Walking Weekend in the North York Moors
A fantastic social walking weekend in the North York Moors, exploring historic villages, dramatic viewpoints, and scenic trails, from Rosedale Abbey to the Hole of Horcum.
Gallery - Mountain Walking Holiday on the Isle of Rum, Scotland
Discover the stunning landscapes of the Isle of Rum, where our group enjoyed an unforgettable walking holiday in Scotland. From mountain walks to coastal paths, see highlights of this sociable adventure and book your next guided trip to this remote Scottish island.