News & Blog
Welcome to the Large Outdoors News & Blog, your go-to resource for everything related to outdoor adventures. From thrilling challenges and dark skies stargazing weekends to exciting updates and stunning trip galleries, our blog is packed with inspiration. Whether you're planning your next walking holiday or need expert advice on the right kit, you’ll find valuable insights, tips, and stories to help you make the most of your time outdoors.
Scenic Walking Holidays: The New Name for Adventure & Explore Trips
Discover the beauty of Scenic Walking Holidays, our new name for Adventure & Explore trips! These leisurely or leisurely plus walking trips offer coastal and low-level routes that let you explore each location’s best sights, from local art to the best spots for tea and cake.
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…
Taking your first steps with Large Outdoors
If you’re feeling tempted to book but have never been on one of our trips before it’s perfectly natural to have a few questions which is why we’ve put together this blog…
Gallery - Isle of Skye, Adventure & Explore - May 2023
For our second visit to the Isle of Skye in 2023 the weather gods were super kind and we enjoyed a cracking week of sunny weather.
Gallery - Isle of Skye, Adventure & Explore - April 2023
For the last 10 years there is no doubt that our Isle of Skye - Adventure & Explore seven night holiday is our most popular trip. So much excitement we launched our 2023 schedule with an April adventure.
Gallery - St Patrick’s Day in Southern Ireland 2023
Each year we head to the Emerald Isle for a 5 night walking holiday that is timed to ensure we get to experience St Patrick’s Day, here are just some snaps from our 2023 adventure.
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…
What’s our Giant’s Causeway Adventure like?
Our 3-night adventure to Northern Ireland’s County Antrim coast is one of our most popular getaways - and with good reason! Want to know what a typical adventure here is like? This trip report should give you a flavour!
The Wildlife Watcher’s Top 7 on the Isle of Arran
The Isle of Arran’s stunning natural environment is home to some of the UK’s most spectacular wildlife. From birds at the top of every twitcher’s must-see list, to playful mammals, every day promises a wonderfully wild encounter!