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.
Gear Advice: Why We Recommend Walking Poles
Thinking about using walking poles on your next trip? Here’s why we recommend them – from easing knee strain to improving stability on rough terrain.
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 - North Norfolk Walking Weekend – Exploring Coast & Countryside
A sociable walking weekend in North Norfolk, exploring coastal trails, heathland, and royal estates, with highlights including Brancaster, Old Hunstanton, and Sandringham.
Why You Should Carry a Survival Bag & Whistle on Every Walk
A survival bag and whistle could be lifesaving on any walk, not just in the mountains. Discover why they are essential safety kit items for all outdoor adventures.
Discover the Beauty of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) on a Walking Weekend
Experience the best of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) on a guided walking weekend. From summiting Pen-y-Fan to exploring enchanting waterfalls, discover why this National Park is a must-visit destination with Large Outdoors.