Walking Blogs & News: Adventures with Large Outdoors
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.
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!
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!
What wetsuit should I use wild swimming?
Why are you reading this? Have you booked a Wild Swimming trip with us?
If so, you might well have questions about which type of wetsuit would be suitable for our trips.
Favourite places - for devouring cake…
Now it’s a bit of a mantra of Large Outdoors that a good walk needs to include at least one opportunity to tuck into a slice of cake, either on route or at the end of the hike.
So as you can imagine I’ve been doing quite a bit of research over the years and narrowing down the list to just six has been an effort but here goes: