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.
Use spring time to turn a personal goal into reality.
It might have been blurting out a New Year’s resolution to friends or simply a quiet ‘note-to-self’ that this year is the one for achieving a personal goal…
Ways to make the most of May’s Spring Bank Holiday
Explore our full range of Spring Bank Holiday Adventures…
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…
Gallery - Wild Swim the Scottish Highlands, July 2022
4 intrepid swimmers embarked on a cracking 5 night adventure wild swimming our way through the Scottish Highlands, with dips in Loch Ness to the Isle of Skye. Will you take the plunge?
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!
Nothing to do at Christmas? Why walking is the best way to spend it
When Christmas rolls around, make sure you’re doing something you love - like walking with lovely people!
What is the National Three Peaks Challenge?
The National Three Peaks Challenge, taking in Ben Nevis, Snowdon, and Scafell Pike, is an epic adventure that can be undertaken in 24, over three days, or any way you like!
8 Ways to Be a More Sustainable Walker
In recognition of Earth Day 2022 and our responsibility to protect the beautiful places we walk in, we’ve collected 8 low or no-cost tips to help you protect the planet and become a more sustainable walker.
Buckden Pike: Walks, History, and Murder Mysteries
Discover stunning Yorkshire Dales walking, fascinating history, and even a murder mystery at Buckden Pike!