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
The Geological Marvel of The Quiraing: Unraveling the Isle of Skye's Mysteries
Discover the geological wonders of The Quiraing on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. This blog explores the dramatic cliffs, rugged terrain, and ancient forces that shaped this iconic landscape – one of the highlights of our walking holidays. Uncover the story behind this must-visit destination with Large Outdoors.
Jellyfish of Scotland: A Snorkeler's Guide
Dive into our guide to the jellyfish of Scotland, perfect for snorkellers and wild swimmers. Learn about the fascinating species you might encounter, how to spot them, and tips for staying safe while exploring Scotland’s stunning waters. A must-read for your next coastal adventure!
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.
July 2024 Gallery: Wild Swimming Adventure on the Isle of Skye
Discover the highlights of our July wild swimming holiday to Scotland! From adventurous snorkelling on the Isle of Skye to wildlife-filled swims in the Highlands, this trip was unforgettable. We ended with a dip in the iconic Loch Ness – check out the gallery to relive the journey!
My Wild Swimming Experience with Large Outdoors
When Valérie’s friends told her about the joys of wild swimming, she wasn’t convinced. Find out how a Large Outdoors wild swimming break changed her mind!
Favourite Places - Elgol, Isle of Skye
If you’re itching to explore more of Britain then let us inspire you with our latest blog series where we share some of our favourite places . These are the spots that have really resonated with us, and our guests, over the years that we’ve been running Large Outdoors.
Winter Mountain Boots - what to look for
If you’re joining one of our winter walking trips then you will need to have suitable footwear, in this article we explain about winter boots and what you need to look for.