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News · 12 Oct 2019

The Cicerone School is nearly finished

Work is nearly complete on the rebuilding of "the Cicerone school" in Nepal, one of our fundraising projects for 2019. Here are some photos of the work done so far.

Huw Irranca-Davies and Will Renwick cut the cake at the Cambrian Way book launch

News · 20 Aug 2019

Cambrian Way - Wales' answer to the Pennine Way?

Hannah from Cicerone meets some of the Cambrian Way Trust at the book launch in Cardiff and hears how Ramblers Cymru hope the trail will become Wales' answer to the Pennine Way.

News · 27 Jun 2019

A postcard from Michael Palin

We were delighted to get this postcard from Michael Palin saying how much he liked our celebratory Fifty Years of Adventure book.

The Refuge d’Ortu di U Piobbu has burnt down. Image from Corse Matin.

News · 10 Jun 2019

Hut issues and storm damage on the Tour of Mont Blanc, the GR20 and the Dolomites

We have had news from several customers and authors about storm damage and hut issues in several key trekking areas. Please check our information below and let us know if we have...

News · 10 Jun 2019

Totalp Hut in the Austrian Alps destroyed by avalanche

One of the casualties resulting from the extremely heavy snowfall in the Austrian Alps this winter was the Totalp Hut on the slopes of Schesaplana, highest of the Rätikon Alps.

News · 5 Jun 2019

Progress on the Cicerone School

Work is progressing on the rebuilding of "the Cicerone school" in Nepal, one of our fundraising projects for 2019. Here are some photos of the work done so far.

News · 10 May 2019

Bendrigg friends check out Cicerone guides

Vanda and Julian Lambton are friends and ex-trustees of Bendrigg who decided to check out a Cicerone guidebook for the first time.

News · 9 May 2019

Storm damage in the Dolomites

Gillian Price warns of disruption to walking in the Dolomites due to storm damage. If you are walking in the area and encounter any problems please let us know so we can keep other walkers informed.

News · 9 May 2019

An update on the Cicerone School

Work is progressing on the rebuilding of a school in Nepal, one of Cicerone's fundraising projects for our 50th anniversary.

News · 21 Apr 2019

Cicerone shortlisted for two prestigious publishing awards

Cicerone is very excited to have been shortlisted for two prestigious publishing awards in 2019, our 50th year. We are up against stiff competition for both shortlists but we are...

Smiles all round on the climbing session

News · 27 Feb 2019

Bendrigg Trust: A family have a fun weekend

Cicerone are delighted to be fundraising for the Bendrigg Trust as part of our 50th Year celebrations. Here we have an update of how this money can help families like the Eykyn...

News · 13 Jan 2019

Introducing the Cicerone School

Cicerone is supporting the Juniper Trust to rebuild Rawa Dolu School and provide a three classroom school and a toilet block for the 50 children in the village. Here's an update before work begins.

News · 27 Dec 2018

The Dordogne: top 5 travel destination in 2019

The Dordogne, France, has been named by National Geographic as one of the top 5 world’s most exciting destinations in 2019.

News · 21 Dec 2018

Phoebe Smith Walks 100 miles non-stop for Christmas to support homeless charity Centrepoint

Extreme Sleep Out is back for the second Christmas running! Cicerone author Phoebe Smith is braving the elements as she takes on 100 miles along Hadrian’s Wall – while wearing...

News · 10 Dec 2018

Cicerone at the Adventure Travel Show

Cicerone is sponsoring the show as official travel literature partner, offering a series of trekking workshops and sponsoring one of the theatres at the Adventure Travel Show, 19-20th January 2019. Come along and listen to author talks, ask your own...

Bashir Daoud, CEO Jordan Trail Association (centre), with Tony and Di after the presentation of the World Tourism Award at this years World Travel Show in London.

News · 26 Nov 2018

Cicerone authors Tony Howard and Di Taylor make a big impact in Jordan

Cicerone authors Di Taylor and Tony Howard were thanked by the Jordan Trail Association for helping Jordan win a highly prestigious World Travel Award at the 2018 World Travel...

News · 16 Nov 2018

Underdog: a film review

Sitting down to watch Underdog, a film about Cicerone author Damian Hall, are two very different runners: Joe has run Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc and the tougher Ultra Tour Mont Rosa, and Hannah struggles around Parkrun every week. Will this film...

Prayer Flags Thrashed By The Wind On The Baga La In Dolpo

News · 15 Nov 2018

Come and meet Cicerone author Kev Reynolds: Wednesday 28th November

Come and meet Cicerone author Kev Reynolds at Waterstones Rose Lane store in Canterbury at 18:30 on Wednesday 28th November, when he will be giving an illustrated talk on some of...

News · 11 Nov 2018

Kendal Mountain Festival 2019

Come along to the Shackleton tent outside the Brewery Arts centre to enjoy 3 days of FREE talks by local adventurers and outdoor experts, covering a wide variety of subjects from winter walking to adventures with kids, from the Snowdonia way to...

News · 7 Nov 2018

Cicerone Open Evening and Talks: Friday 16th November

Cicerone are hosting an open evening in conjunction with the Kendal Mountain Festival. Join us on the 16th November for a trekking workshop followed by a talk on Greenland by...