Feature · 11 May 2023
Hiking in the Pyrenees: 7 treks under 2 weeks
The Pyrenees, bordering France and Spain and rising over 3000m, stretch over 400km from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and offer a diverse range of walking experiences. The...
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Article · 3 May 2023
Alpine Pass Route Via Alpina 1
Swiss Via Alpina 1 (VA1) formally the Alpine Pass Route (APR) – is a hiking trail of over 350km across Switzerland, crossing high mountain passes through the eastern Alps, the Bernese Oberland and the Vaudoise on the northern side of the main...
Article · 14 Apr 2023
Embark on an epic adventure along the Kungsleden Trail
The Kungsleden is as varied as the Arctic wilderness is vast, traversing snow-topped mountain ranges, expansive open fell, verdant forests and crossing lakes both large and small.
Feature · 12 Apr 2023
An Introduction to the Tour of the Lake District
The Tour of the Lake District is a nine-day walking route exploring many of the best fells and valleys of the Lake District National Park. The tour covers nearly 150km passing...
Podcast · 15 Feb 2023
Environmental Education in Yosemite
Moose Mutlow returns to the podcast to chat with Hannah about the work he does around environmental education in Yosemite National Park in California. Find out how Moose teaches young people to not just understand but treasure this National Park...
Article · 15 Feb 2023
Skills session - using a compass
In a series of five features, Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. Here, he explains how to use a compass.
Article · 15 Feb 2023
Skills sessions – using a map
In a series of five features, Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. Here, he explains how to use a map.
Article · 6 Feb 2023
A walk on the Borders Abbeys Way
Paul Boobyer takes a fascinating tour of Scotland’s ruined Borders abbeys: four ravaged Gothic masterpieces that sat on the front line in a series of devastating wars that lasted nearly 400 years.
Article · 3 Feb 2023
The 5 most beautiful places on Guernsey
Guernsey is a wonderful destination for walkers, as Paddy Dillon and many others know well. In this post we share the 5 most beautiful places on Guernsey.
Podcast · 1 Feb 2023
Tips for Staying Safe Outdoors
Today on the podcast Hannah is joined by Moose Mutlow. Moose has been the voice of swiftwater safety and rescue in Yosemite National Park for more than a decade and is the author of “When Accidents Happen - a guide to working with crisis...
Article · 28 Jan 2023
A big day on The Ben
Reaching the summit of Ben Nevis is the realisation of a dream for many. Here, based on some of my visits, is how to get there and how to climb it.
Article · 21 Jan 2023
Walking in Catalunya
Nike and Jacint spent some amazing weeks in Catalunya while researching for their Walking in Catalunya-Barcelona guidebook. They found diverse landscape with myriad trails and stunning views.
Podcast · 18 Jan 2023
Getting Outdoors on a Budget
Today on the podcast, blogger and author Fi Darby joins us to give you her top tips on how you can save money when getting outdoors. Listen in for great advice on where you can buy cheap gear, what pieces of kit you can substitute out safely, and...
Feature · 14 Jan 2023
Lofoten’s winter heart
Lofoten, a mighty barrier of peaks that shoulder the brunt of the Arctic weather while dominating the rich and impossibly deep Vestfjorden to their south. For centuries the interconnected islands of Lofoten have hosted the annual skrei fisheries,...
Podcast · 4 Jan 2023
Who are The Ramblers and What do they do to Help Protect our Public Rights of Way?
Podcast with Jack Cornish, Head of Paths for the Ramblers, the largest walking community in Great Britain. Find out how the Ramblers help to protect your right to access the...
Article · 1 Jan 2023
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons): majestic, dramatic, unique
Bannau Brycheiniog (The Brecon Beacons National Park) is one of three national parks in Wales, more than half of its 519 square miles are over 1000ft above sea level and it boasts...
Podcast · 21 Dec 2022
Winter Climbing in Scotland Live Event Highlights
Today we're bringing you the highlights of our Cicerone Live Event on Winter Climbing in Scotland where Joe was joined by Mike Pescod for an expert Q&A. Mike is here to talk...
Article · 10 Dec 2022
Chasing adventure in Iceland's winter wilderness
The general advice about trekking during the winter season in the highlands of Iceland seems to be, don't. It is suggested that the conditions in winter may be too arduous. Yet,...
Podcast · 7 Dec 2022
An Interview with Team GB Telemark Skier Jasmin Taylor
Today Hannah is joined by Team GB's World Cup Telemark Ski Racer, Jasmin Taylor. Jaz holds the record for the British skier with the most World Cup and World Championships...
Focus · 1 Dec 2022
Free walking routes and other freebies
This month we are celebrating all the freebies Cicerone has for you. From free walking routes to gpx files and author interviews to skills sessions - there's a lot to explore on the Cicerone website and you don't have to spend a penny (although we'd...