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Podcast · 23 Nov 2022

Hiking in Hong Kong Live Event Highlights

Today we're bringing you the highlights from our November Cicerone Live event with authors Simon Whitmarsh and Andrew Mok. They're talking about their new guidebook, Hiking...

Article · 19 Nov 2022

Zweitälersteig: Two sides of the Black Forest heartland

The Zweitälersteig is the perfect introduction to the Black Forest – as long as you’re prepared for some legwork, as Kat Morgenstern explains

Podcast · 9 Nov 2022

The GR65 - Via Podiensis

Today Hannah is joined by Cicerone author Dave Whitson to talk about his new guidebook to the Via Podiensis (Chemin du Puy) pilgrim route along the GR65 through southern France to the Pyrenees. The 750km route links Le Puy-en-Velay with...

Feature · 7 Nov 2022

Trekking from Munich to Venice: Der Traumpfad

Der Traumpfad is a must-do trek for walkers looking for an epic trans-alpine adventure between Munich and Venice, combining challenging terrain, spectacular scenery and culture.

Meindl Bhutan boots and Scarpa Terra boots

Article · 5 Nov 2022

How to choose the correct footwear

Jon Halls walks you through the process of choosing footwear for your next adventure and finding the perfect fit

Live · 6 Dec 2022

How to choose the best Scottish winter climbing routes according to ice conditions

In this recorded Live event, join Mike Pescod to find out everything you need to know about Winter Climbing in Scotland, including where to go, what equipment to use and how to...

Article · 29 Oct 2022

Summer on the Camino Del Norte

Emma Sawyer quit her job and set off to walk the 500 mile Camino Del Norte – one of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes running through Northern Spain

Podcast · 26 Oct 2022

Hiking and Cycling the California Missions Trail

Today we're bringing you the highlights from our October Cicerone Live event with author Sandy Brown, who will be discussing the 800 mile (1289km) California Missions Trail...

Article · 22 Oct 2022

Cycling in Montenegro: The Kotor Serpentine

The tiny Balkan nation of Montenegro is making its mark on the tourist map, primarily for historic towns and epic mountain hiking. However, over just a few days Melissa Davies...

Article · 21 Oct 2022

An intro to… Extremadura

Extremadura is one of the least-known regions of Spain and also one of the most untouched and unspoiled.

Podcast · 12 Oct 2022

Walking in Catalunya

Today Hannah is joined by Jacint and Nike, the authors of the upcoming Cicerone guidebook Walking in Catalunya - Barcelona, to talk all about the experience of writing the book and what you can expect of the region. The guidebook covers 32 varied...

Feature · 8 Oct 2022

Wild swimming - it's not for everyone, but I love it

Cicerone's Louise Dickie never thought she'd be a fan of wild swimming, but now she takes a cold water dip nearly every week. Here's how she got started and caught on to the wild...

Focus · 1 Oct 2022

What pilgrim trail should I do? The best pilgrimages and caminos in the world

Pilgrimages are more popular than ever, with thousands of people walking the Camino every year. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route but it's far from the only camino! Here are...

Feature · 1 Oct 2022

Glasgow to Edinburgh the long way

A 1000 mile solo bike ride around Scotland, at a pace to enjoy the people, sights and sounds, and to have an adventure. I was about to turn 66 with a need to challenge myself. Cycling in early April definitely provided challenges, but I loved every...

Podcast · 28 Sept 2022

Scottish Wild Country Backpacking - Expert Q&A

This episode is the highlights from Stefan Durkacz and David Lintern's Live Event on Scottish Wild Country Backpacking. The pair joined Hannah to talk all about their new...

Article · 24 Sept 2022

How to walk a camino without blistering pain

Don't let blisters ruin your camino; follow Nicole Bukaty's top tips instead

Podcast · 14 Sept 2022

The Benefits of Getting Outdoors

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Bryan Jones, the Head of School at the University of Central Lancashire. Bryan's background is in performance sport, having worked as a sport psychologist, strength and conditioning coach and performance coach...

Article · 3 Sept 2022

The benefits of car free walking and some top tips

With fuel prices higher than ever, it might be time to consider leaving the car at home and accessing your walk by public transport. The environment will thank you, and you don't...

Podcast · 31 Aug 2022

Costa Blanca - the perfect place for Mountain Adventures

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Mark Eddy to talk about the upcoming multi-activity guidebook to outdoor adventure in Spain's Costa Blanca, with 60 route suggestions...

Taking a breather overlooking Loch Shiel (Route 2)

Focus · 30 Aug 2022

Brilliant backpacking - top tips, where to go and how to pack your bag

One of the best ways to explore remote places is through backpacking: carrying your own shelter and supplies so you can walk for a day and then prolong your adventure by staying...