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.
Gallery - Signature - Exmoor Coast Lighthouse Experience
A lovely group of 10 adventurers heading to the Exmoor National Park for a three night stay in quite possibly our most spectacular setting…
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…
Make the most of the Year of the Coast
What’s not to love about England’s coastline and with 2023 being the Year of the Coast, there’s even more reason to head towards the sea.
Gallery - Signature Gin and Walking Weekend, January 2023
As we Kickstart our 2023 schedule of walking and adventure weekends, our first trip took us to Hampshire and a relaxed weekend…
Gallery - St David’s Walking Weekend - August Bank Holiday 2022
For the August Bank Holiday 2022 we headed to St David’s and our first ever visit to this rural and remote hostel. With the weather on our side we spent three days exploring this spectacular part of the Pembrokeshire Coast, a real walkers paradise.
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 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!
Gallery - Walking the Jurassic Coast - Lulworth Cove. May 2021
What a fantastic spring weekend we had as we explored the Jurassic Coast from Lulworth cove.
Gallery - Norfolk Coast Walking Weekend - May 2022
This was our first walking weekend adventure to Norfolk and what a great time we had, with two days of gentle walks our sociable group enjoyed this scenic and quiet corner of the UK.
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.