294 articles found
Article · 5 Aug 2017
There are Alta Via trekking routes in two areas of the Italian Alps: the Dolomites and the Aosta Valley (Gran Paradiso/Mont Blanc). Read on to find out the difference between them.
Article · 22 Jul 2017
With the summer holidays about to start, outdoor writer and mother-of-two Rachel Crolla gives her top picks for free outdoor activities to entertain the children close to home.
Article · 12 Jul 2017
Suffolk is the ideal place for a quick and easy long-distance walking holiday on the Suffolk Coast Path, the Stour and Orwell Walk, or the Sandlings Walk. Here's what you need to...
Article · 1 Jul 2017
Would you like to try an easy long-distance walk that showcases the best of the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs National Landscapes? The 130-mile (208km) North Downs Way may be the trail for you. Tracing the high chalk ridge of downland between Farnham...
Article · 1 Jul 2017
A relative newcomer to the pantheon of long-distance trails in Australia, the Three Capes has upped the ante considerably. With design-award-winning accommodation huts and...
Article · 21 Jun 2017
Cycling the Canal du Midi makes for a wonderful and not too difficult tour from Toulouse to Sète in France. The 260km route can easily be cycled in a week although it is worth...
Article · 5 Jun 2017
When the time came to update their Cicerone guide, Les and Elizabeth Smith were happy to have an excuse to revisit the Vosges and Jura. This section of the GR5 winds down through...
Article · 3 Jun 2017
So, you love hillwalking and you’re reasonably fit, but you’re beginning to realise that you actually prefer walking uphill, and that the downhill bits make your knees hurt – sometimes quite a lot! The steeper and longer the downhill, the...
Article · 22 Apr 2017
Perfect for chateau spotters or history fans, the Loire Cycle Route passes through historic cities like Orléans and Tours, continuing past Angers and France's fourth largest city...
Article · 3 Apr 2017
The names of Kinder Scout, Bleaklow and Black Hill are famous for a true UK wilderness walking experience, within easy access of the major cities of Sheffield and Manchester. Paul...
Article · 3 Mar 2017
The Pennine Way traverses the 'backbone of England', passing through three national parks and a huge Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's Britain's oldest National Trail and...
Article · 9 Jan 2017
Regular Cicerone Extra contributor Steve Barham recently explored the famous Caminito del Rey in southern Spain. Now made much safer, it still provides an exhilarating walk above a precipitous gorge, but no longer retains the title of 'most...
Article · 29 Nov 2016
The idea of climbing all the 3000ft mountains in Scotland has, for over a century, captured the imagination of mountain lovers. Here we explain why the iconic Scottish mountains...
Article · 15 Nov 2016
The Ridgeway is a fantastic long-distance walking route through the south of England. Walking the Ridgeway National Trail takes you on a journey through a landscape steeped in...
Article · 7 Nov 2016
Britain’s oldest and most famous long-distance trail celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025, but in the early days the sheer popularity of the Pennine Way became a problem...
Article · 2 Nov 2016
The Westweg is one of Germany's oldest and greatest long distance treks, set up by the ambitious Schwarzwaldverein, or Black Forest Association. While the Westweg does not compete...
Article · 21 Oct 2016
Following the river Rhone from its source near the summit of the Furkapass to the Mediterranean Sea, the Rhone Cycle Route slips past some of Switzerland's highest mountains,...
Article · 1 Oct 2016
Jonathan and Lesley Williams take a few days off and do some cycling in Northumberland - into the wind. The prospect of a bike ride that involved cycling along the Northumberland...
Article · 28 Sept 2016
Tony Howard tells us about the fascinating history of the Jordan Trail from the first inklings of an idea to the trail becoming official.
Article · 17 Aug 2016
The West Highland Way is one of Scotland's most famous long-distance hiking trails, offering breathtaking views, challenging terrain, and a true taste of Scotland’s rugged beauty. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a first-time adventurer, this...