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.
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 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!
Gallery - Walk into Knoydart 2023
If you are on the look out for the ultimate remote adventure then join Large Outdoors for a four night trip on the Knoydart Peninsular.
The Whispers of Time: Machrie Moor Standing Stones
The enchanting island of Arran, often dubbed as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, holds within its embrace a multitude of secrets and stories that whisper the tales of times gone by. One of the island's most mysterious treasures is the Machrie Moor Standing Stones,
Gallery - Isle of Arran, September 2023
For the 2024 schedule we are super excited to be extending our offering on the fantastic Isle of Arran, this meant time for a research trip. So in September we headed to Arran for five nights of exploring. Explore the gallery…
Gallery - The Wonders of Autumn in Scotland’s Enchanted Forest
Each year we head to the heart of Scotland for a three night autumnal delight…
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!