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.
To explore all upcoming trips and dates, visit the Trip Calendar:
https://www.largeoutdoors.com/trip-calendar
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.
Beat the January Blues with a Winter Walking Break
January doesn’t have to be about waiting for spring. Discover hotel-based, fully guided winter walking breaks with Large Outdoors, designed to lift the January blues with easy travel, friendly groups, and well-paced walks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stargazing in the North York Moors: Spotting Comet C/2023 A3
The North York Moors is one of the best places in England to enjoy clear night skies, making it an ideal spot to look for Comet C/2023 A3 this autumn. This blog explains why the area is so good for stargazing and how walkers on our trips often enjoy unexpected night-sky views during their stay.
The Benefits of Group Walking Adventures with Large Outdoors
Group walking offers simple ways to feel better, meet new people and explore the UK without any planning stress. This blog looks at how guided trips with Large Outdoors support wellbeing, build confidence and provide steady, sociable days out across Britain’s best walking areas.
Taking your first steps with Large Outdoors
If you’re thinking about joining a Large Outdoors trip for the first time, this guide explains what to expect. Learn how our sociable small-group weekends and holidays work, how arrivals, rooms and walking levels operate, and why so many people choose to join solo.
Post walk favourite places - for devouring cake…
Now it’s a bit of a mantra of Large Outdoors that a good walk needs to include at least one opportunity to tuck into a slice of cake, either on route or at the end of the hike.
So as you can imagine I’ve been doing quite a bit of research over the years and narrowing down the list to just six has been an effort but here goes: