294 articles found
Article · 6 Dec 2020
Although it has seasonal challenges of poor weather and limited daylight, walkers can still enjoy long-distance routes in winter months. With its network of long-distance trails,...
Article · 7 Nov 2020
Cicerone’s Director Joe Williams described some of the classic mountain walking routes in far north-west of Scotland, gives a few tips and suggestions, and urges everyone to make the journey north.
Article · 31 Oct 2020
Joséphine Anselin offers inspiration, tips and practical recommendations for anyone looking to fastpack New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail – a 3000km route stretching from Cape...
Article · 22 Aug 2020
Away from the crowds, the Scottish Borders offer a wide variety of walking, from gentle riverbanks to wild moorland above the 600m mark. What used to be the historic battleground...
Article · 20 Jun 2020
On a trip to Patagonian Chile, Cicerone sales agent James Benson explored the mountains, lakes and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park.
Article · 29 Feb 2020
When you think of Romania, you might think of Transylvania and Dracula. But what else do you know about this eastern European country? For one thing, it is roughly the same size...
Article · 8 Feb 2020
Robin Pritchard travelled to the Altai district of Bayan/Ulgii Province, in the far west of Mongolia, to spend time with the famed Kazakh eagle hunters.
Article · 26 Jan 2020
The Orkney Islands are a magical place to visit. For many people coming to these beautiful islands the chief appeal is the extraordinary number of internationally important Neolithic archaeological sites, while others visit Orkney for the many...
Article · 25 Jan 2020
The Zagori and Konitsa regions of mainland Greece are some of the last relatively undiscovered and unspoilt hiking destinations in Europe. Highlights of the area include the...
Article · 11 Jan 2020
The island-hopping GR131 is an amazing trail offering the best possible route across all seven of the Canary Islands. It takes in some of the best scenery that each island offers...
Article · 11 Dec 2019
In summer the angle of a slope is of interest to the walker only in as far as how difficult it is to walk up, but in winter it can be a matter of life and death. International...
Article · 20 Nov 2019
Cicerone author and walking guide Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. ‘Excuse me?’ called the map-carrier, ‘could you tell me where we are, please?’ It’s a...
Article · 6 Oct 2019
The North Coast 500 cycle route (NC500) is a 500-mile lap of Scotland starting and finishing in Inverness, Cyclists will be treated to mile upon mile of unspoilt wilderness with a...
Article · 17 Aug 2019
Pastel-coloured villages cling to dizzying rock promontories above the sparkling sea, seemingly defying gravity. Man-made terraces cascade down steep mountainsides, and...
Article · 11 Aug 2019
The Bob Graham Round, the Paddy Buckley Round and the Charlie Ramsay Round are known to mountain runners as three of the most difficult 24-hour challenges in the world. But whether you run or walk, each round is a long-distance classic.
Article · 7 Jul 2019
The Engadine Valley, with its blend of lakes, mountains, and traditional villages, offers unparalleled natural beauty and outdoor adventures. From high alpine trails to serene...
Article · 6 Jul 2019
Running on the roof of the world is never going to give you a marathon personal best, but it will be an incredible, life-changing experience. If you love being in the mountains,...
Article · 26 Jun 2019
Croatia’s beautiful islands might not be particularly high but they are wonderful places to hike, says Rudolf Abraham
Article · 15 Jun 2019
If you like your wild landscapes really wild, if you like your lakes to have whooper swans in the middle and no ice-cream vans around the edge, if you like to have one foot on...
Article · 9 Jun 2019
Dave Whitson describes a pilgrimage route in northwestern Spain that offers a stunning coastal connection between the Camino del Norte and the Camino Inglés. Featuring soft,...