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.
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:
Favourite Places - Elgol, Isle of Skye
If you’re itching to explore more of Britain then let us inspire you with our latest blog series where we share some of our favourite places . These are the spots that have really resonated with us, and our guests, over the years that we’ve been running Large Outdoors.