Articles

Article · 5 May 2026

Walking the Severn Way: a complete planning guide

The River Severn pulls together threads of history, trade, commerce, civil war and the lives of ordinary folk to produce a tapestry that is finely woven and rich in colour...

Article · 30 Apr 2026

The Dales Way: a complete planning guide

The Dales Way is every bit as beautiful, charming and agreeable as it has ever been. This picturesque 79-mile (128km) long-distance walk threads from the spa town of Ilkley through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, crosses the Pennine...

Article · 29 Apr 2026

The Wye Valley Walk: a complete planning guide

The Wye Valley Walk follows the River Wye for 219km (136 miles) from its source high on the remote uplands of Plynlimon in Mid Wales, all the way to the tidal estuary below...

Article · 15 Apr 2026

Walking in the Brecon Beacons: a complete planning guide

Situated in an unspoilt area of South Wales, just north of the former coal-mining valleys, the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog) is a place of beautiful and...

Article · 8 Apr 2026

75 years of Britain's national parks: how to explore them on foot

In 1949 the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act created something that had never existed before in Britain: publicly protected landscapes, preserved in perpetuity for...

Article · 1 Apr 2026

The Two Moors Way: a complete planning guide

The Two Moors Way is a 188km (117-mile) coast-to-coast walking route across Devon, running from Wembury Bay on the south coast to Lynmouth on the north coast. Also known as...

Article · 26 Mar 2026

Five best short walks on the Shetland Islands: cliffs, beaches and ancient ruins

Closer to Bergen than to Edinburgh, the Shetland Islands sit at the very northern edge of Britain — a windswept archipelago of dramatic sea cliffs, white-sand beaches and vast...

Article · 25 Mar 2026

The Lea Valley Walk: a complete planning guide

The Lea Valley Walk is a 91km (56-mile) long-distance walking route in southeast England, tracing the River Lea from Leagrave near Luton in Bedfordshire to East India Dock on the...

Article · 24 Mar 2026

Five of the best short walks in Northumberland

Whether you're based in Wooler for a Cheviot Hills escape, exploring the coast near Alnwick, or heading out from Rothbury into the Simonside Hills, Northumberland rewards walkers...

Article · 23 Mar 2026

The Cape Wrath Trail: a complete planning guide

The Cape Wrath Trail is a 230-mile (370km) long-distance backpacking route in Scotland, running from Fort William in the south to the Cape Wrath lighthouse at Britain's most...

Article · 17 Mar 2026

The West Highland Way: a complete planning guide

The West Highland Way is a 96-mile (153km) long-distance walking route in Scotland, running from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William. It is typically completed in 6–9 days...

Article · 17 Mar 2026

Discover the Malvern Hills with five of the best short walks in the area

Explore the stunning Malvern Hills with these five of the best short walks, perfect for a quick escape into nature. From gentle trails through ancient woodlands to hilltop paths...

Article · 11 Mar 2026

Five of the best short walks near Buxton, Peak District (Dove Dale and South West Peak)

If you’re looking for great walks in the Peak District that don’t take all day, the Buxton, Dovedale, and South West Peak area has plenty to offer. From the shady gorge of...

Article · 9 Mar 2026

Explore the Wye Valley with five of the best short walks

Discover the beauty of the Wye Valley, widely considered the most beautiful river valley in England and Wales, with five of the best short walks showcasing its riverside trails,...

Article · 5 Mar 2026

Discover five of the best short walks on Exmoor

Designated as a national park in 1954, Exmoor is one of England’s most distinctive landscapes, where rolling moorland meets a dramatic coastline of high cliffs and secluded...

Article · 26 Feb 2026

In conversation with Adrian Trendall: climbing the Skye Munros

Few mountain groups in Britain inspire quite the same mix of awe, excitement and apprehension as the Black Cuillin. Rising abruptly from the sea on the Isle of Skye, their jagged...

Article · 17 Feb 2026

The Cicerone App

Article · 3 Dec 2025

Five of the best short walks on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is just a short ferry ride away from the south coast. With nearly half the island designated as a National Landscape, as well as a variety of towns, villages and...

Article · 1 Dec 2025

Gifts for every kind of hiker

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the hiker in your life? Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or just because, these carefully chosen titles offer something for everyone. From honing navigation skills to discovering remote bothies,...

Article · 20 Nov 2025

Bikepacking King Alfred's Way: a conversation with Ed Hunton

Bikepacking King Alfred’s Way offers a journey through some of southern England’s most evocative landscapes, weaving together chalk downs, wooded hillsides, ancient tracks and...