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.
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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.
The Benefits of Wild Swimming: Wellness, Cold Water Therapy, and Staying Safe
Discover the incredible wellness benefits of wild swimming, from stress reduction to cold water therapy. Learn how to stay safe, why swimming with a group is essential, and how guided trips with Large Outdoors make it easy for beginners and seasoned swimmers to explore stunning locations confidently.
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.
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.
Why I Always Carry a Knife When Wild Swimming
As a swim guide and diver, I always carry a knife when wild swimming. Here’s why it’s a vital part of my kit – and why I recommend you do the same.
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.