395 articles found
Article · 10 Jul 2024
Salzkammergut, Austria's Lake District, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 76 lakes and numerous mountain peaks. It boasts a rich history of salt mining dating back to the...
Article · 4 Jul 2024
The Cathar Way, or Sentier Cathare, is a voyage into the past. A trail of some 260km through the foothills of the Pyrenees in Languedoc, southern France, it links a chain of...
Article · 4 Jul 2024
Making a circuit of Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, the Juliana trek takes in some less familiar valleys along with well-known spots such as Lake Bohinj and Bled. Designed to...
Article · 1 Jul 2024
Joss Naylor, the veteran record-breaking fell runner known as the 'King of the Fells, has died at the age of 88. Joss was an inspiration to many, both as a legendary fell runner...
Focus · 20 Jun 2024
Europe is packed with fantastic walks just waiting to be explored. Rough mountain walking and altitude can be encountered in destinations such as the Alps, Pyrenees, Sierra Nevada...
Focus · 17 Jun 2024
New to walking? Looking for family friendly walks? Or visiting an area and looking for inspiration? Trust Cicerone to lead the way with short and easy walks…
Article · 17 Jun 2024
The British Isles are packed with history, from ancient medieval abbeys to neolithic stone circles, from the finest surviving frontier work from any part of the classical Roman...
Article · 5 Jun 2024
Rising in the German Black Forest, the Danube River runs for 2,772 km through 10 countries on its way to the Black Sea. In this post, we cover all the key facts you need to know...
Focus · 3 Jun 2024
Exploring Europe by bike is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the continent's rich cultural and natural heritage. With excellent cycling infrastructure catering to cyclists...
Article · 30 May 2024
Often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, the Lake District, the Arnside and Silverdale peninsula is a hidden gem in England's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)...
Article · 30 May 2024
Visiting Surrey and want to see the best of it? Looking to escape London's bustle and explore an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Seeking an easy walk for beginners or...
Article · 29 May 2024
Discover the wild beauty of Cornwall's western tip with five fantastic walks around Land's End and Penzance. Explore rugged coastlines, moorlands, and historical sites, including...
Article · 29 May 2024
Are you visiting Nidderdale and want to see the best of it? Or looking for an easy walk suitable for beginners or families? Here are five short walks (3.5hrs or less) that...
Article · 23 May 2024
Already ticked off all the Munros? Or looking to get away from the Munro-baggers? While smaller mountains may not boast the highest peaks, they offer unparalleled beauty and...
Article · 21 May 2024
Corfu is perfect for a walking holiday, and the Corfu Trail, suitable for both novices and experienced walkers, explores Corfu from toe to top – far south to far north – in 10...
Article · 10 May 2024
The 139 mile C2C route is the most well-loved short cycle tour in the UK, and for good reason. Taking you from the Irish sea at Whitehaven or Workington to the North Sea at...
Article · 9 May 2024
The Reivers Cycle Route is easily the least ridden of the six northern coast-to-coast routes on the National Cycle Network, yet there is much to be said for the road less...
Article · 9 May 2024
The Way of the Roses is the perfect route for cyclists of all abilities. It's an ideal way to see the beauty of the North of England, visit Morecambe, York, the Dales and...
Article · 8 May 2024
Ireland's Atlantic Coast is a cyclist's paradise. Quiet roads wind alongside deserted beaches and tiny harbours, before climbing over mountain passes and passing countless...
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...