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.
Discover the Lake District with Large Outdoors: Upcoming Walking Weekends
Explore the stunning Lake District with Large Outdoors in 2025! From the iconic Striding Edge to the remote beauty of Skiddaw House, join us for sociable walking weekends filled with expert-led walks, breathtaking views, and the chance to make new friends.
Gallery - South Downs Sociable Walking Weekend - The Seven Sisters, March 2023
Despite a pretty grim weather forecast our group of intrepid walkers enjoyed blue skies and views galore as our two night walking weekend explored the famous Seven Sisters.
Gallery - Hadrian’s Wall Walking Weekend - July 2022
What an incredible walking weekend it turned out to be! The weather couldn't have been better as we ventured along the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall in the heart of Northumberland.
Embrace the Joy of Walking: Discover Large Outdoors’ Newest Adventures!
Explore new walking trips with Large Outdoors, blending history, nature, and fun.
Step Into a New You: The Benefits of Group Walking Adventures with Large Outdoors
Group walking boosts health, social bonds, and motivation with Large Outdoors.
Gallery - Skiddaw, Lake District Walk
As part of a hostel weekend based in the Lake District a group from Large Outdoors took on Skiddaw in the Northern Lakes.
Gallery - Lake District Walking Weekend - Honister. September 2023
In September Large Outdoors made their first ever visit to Honister Haus YHA and enjoyed two days of more active walking in this part of the Lake District National Park.
Gallery - Signature - Dark Skies Weekend in the North York Moors, November 2023
Walking, Stargazing and North Yorkshire hospitality with our Dark Skies weekend in the North York Moors National Park.
Gallery - Newbies Weekend – Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire, October 2023
Discover the vast beauty of the great outdoors with our exhilarating walking adventure to Ironbridge! Tailored for first-timers – whom we affectionately dub 'newbies' – this expedition is brimming with history, nature, and camaraderie.
Gallery - Brecon Beacons Walking Weekend, May 2023
With a cracking forecast 28 walkers embarked on a fun and social walking weekend in the Brecon Beacons. From our cosy bunkhouse base on Saturday the aim was the one and only Pen-y-Fan