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Article · 16 Apr 2024
Are you looking for your next cycling adventure? Hadrian’s Cycleway makes a perfect short cycle tour. Including both the Lake District and Northumberland as well as the UNESCO...
Article · 1 Apr 2024
The Camino dos Faros, or ‘Lighthouse Way’, is a superb coastal walk that follows the Costa del Morte (‘Coast of Death’) for 200km around the coast of Galicia in northwest Spain. Read on to discover key facts about the route.
Focus · 27 Mar 2024
Would you like to hike across the breathtaking landscapes of the Pyrenees? Iconic routes include the renowned GR10 and GR11, the challenging HRP (Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne)...
Article · 18 Mar 2024
The Camí dels Bons Homes (or GR107) long-distance trail was established to link towns and villages with a Cathar history. It roughly follows the route believed to have been taken...
Focus · 14 Mar 2024
Is Skye's Cuillin Ridge on your bucket list? If so, you're not alone – it’s one of the longest continuous Alpine style routes in Europe and one of the world's most iconic...
Article · 31 Jan 2024
Already walked the Tour du Mont Blanc? Or planning a trip and finding the accommodation is already fully booked? Don't worry, the Alps are packed with fantastic hiking trails for...
Article · 3 Jan 2024
There are two long-distance cycle routes between London and Paris: the 'classic route' and the Avenue Verte. Cicerone author Mike Wells tells us more.
Focus · 1 Jan 2024
Christmas is over, the New Year is here, but winter is here to stay. To help beat the blues we've compiled a list of the best winter sunshine destinations to explore if you're tempted by a last-minute adventure.
Article · 7 Nov 2023
Above the holiday towns of Nerja and Vélez-Málaga on the Costa del Sol lies the mountainous National Park of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama.
Feature · 4 Oct 2023
The New Forest is a unique and captivating landscape of open heath and ancient woodland. Cicerone author Steve Davison explains all you need to know about the area.
Article · 2 Oct 2023
Focus · 2 Oct 2023
From the lofty heights of Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, and Skiddaw, to the craggy escarpments of Great Gable and the serene beauty of Cat Bells, the Lake District fells combine awe-inspiring views, pristine lakes, and lush valleys. So, whether you’re...
Article · 2 Oct 2023
The quaint town of Ambleside within the Lake District National Park is, amongst many things, a great base for walkers. If you're travelling to Ambleside and want to explore the Lake District Fells, here are 5 of the best routes to include in your...
Article · 2 Oct 2023
Keswick, a lively market town in the Lake District, sits on the northern edge of Derwentwater, and is located just 20 minutes from the M6. It’s the perfect base for fell walkers, with direct access to stunning fells like Skiddaw and Blencathra,...
Article · 19 Sept 2023
Come the end of the year, the endless rain and short, cold days start to wear us down. A quick fix is needed to get us through the UK winter and Spain has always been our go to...
Article · 15 Sept 2023
Curious about scrambling Sharp Edge or Hall's Fell Ridge on Blencathra? Here's what you need to know about two of the UK's best scrambling routes.
Article · 11 Sept 2023
Combine a dramatic landscape with a vast wilderness and intriguing history and you get one of the world’s great walks – the Overland Track. Here's an introduction to...
Article · 11 Sept 2023
Austria has alot to offer walkers and trekkers - it's a mountainous country comprising of peaks and valleys of the eastern Alps. The Adlerweg, or Eagle's Way, runs from St Johann...
Article · 6 Sept 2023
The Cumbrian countryside to the north of Kendal is home to no less than five rivers; the Rawthey, Lune, Mint, Sprint and Kent which begin life in the high fells of the Lake...
Article · 6 Sept 2023
Remaining within the South Downs National Park for almost its entire length, the official South Downs Way leads for 100 miles (160km) between Eastbourne and Winchester, following the northern escarpment for much of the way and rarely descending to...