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Article · 29 May 2024

Five of the best short walks in Nidderdale

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...

The summit of Beinn Ghobhlach with Scoraig peninsula beyond

Article · 23 May 2024

Five of the best small mountains in Scotland (that aren’t Munros)

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

The Corfu Trail: essential facts and top tips

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 Coast to Coast Cycle Route – essential facts & top tips

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

Cycling coast-to-coast: The Reivers Cycle Route

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...

Top Ten Best Bits of Cycling the Way of the Roses

Article · 9 May 2024

Cycling the Way of the Roses: essential facts and top tips

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

Cycling in Ireland: An Intro to the Wild Atlantic Way

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

Hadrian's Wall Cycle Route – what you need to know

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...

Article · 1 Apr 2024

Camino dos Faros: what you need to know

The Camino dos Faros, or ‘Lighthouse Way’, is a superb coastal walk that follows the Costa del Morte (‘Coast of Death’) for 200km around the coast of Galicia in northwest Spain. Read on to discover key facts about the route.

Focus · 27 Mar 2024

Long-distance trails in the Pyrenees – everything you need to know

Would you like to hike across the breathtaking landscapes of the Pyrenees? Iconic routes include the renowned GR10 and GR11, the challenging HRP (Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne)...

Article · 18 Mar 2024

The Camí dels Bons Homes – what you need to know

The Camí dels Bons Homes (or GR107) long-distance trail was established to link towns and villages with a Cathar history. It roughly follows the route believed to have been taken...

Article · 14 Mar 2024

Everything you need to know about Skye's Cuillin Ridge

Is Skye's Cuillin Ridge on your bucket list? If so, you're not alone – it’s one of the longest continuous Alpine style routes in Europe and one of the world's most iconic...

Article · 3 Jan 2024

A trail of two cities: A cycle route from London to Paris

There are two long-distance cycle routes between London and Paris: the 'classic route' and the Avenue Verte. Cicerone author Mike Wells tells us more.

Article · 7 Nov 2023

The mountains of Nerja in southern Spain

Above the holiday towns of Nerja and Vélez-Málaga on the Costa del Sol lies the mountainous National Park of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama.

Article · 4 Oct 2023

History of the New Forest

The New Forest is located between south-west Hampshire and south-east Wiltshire. The New Forest was ‘created’ by William the Conqueror in 1079, as a royal hunting ground named Nova Foresta. At this time, the word ‘forest’ meant an area of...

Focus · 2 Oct 2023

Fell Walks in the Lake District

From the lofty heights of Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, and Skiddaw, to the craggy escarpments of Great Gable and the serene beauty of Cat Bells, the Lake District fells combine awe-inspiring views, pristine lakes, and lush valleys. So, whether you’re...

Article · 2 Oct 2023

5 Fantastic Fell Walks from Ambleside

The quaint town of Ambleside within the Lake District National Park is, amongst many things, a great base for walkers. If you're travelling to Ambleside and want to explore the Lake District Fells, here are 5 of the best routes to include in your...

Article · 15 Sept 2023

Sharp Edge: Blencathra Scrambling Route

Curious about scrambling Sharp Edge or Hall's Fell Ridge on Blencathra? Here's what you need to know about two of the UK's best scrambling routes.

The Wombat Pool at the start of Tasmania's Overland Track

Article · 11 Sept 2023

An Introduction to Tasmania’s Overland Track

What do you picture when you think of Australia? Sunshine, beaches and a whopping big red rock? Well, there’s a lesser-known Australia, one of glacier-carved valleys, vast...

Article · 11 Sept 2023

An introduction to the Adlerweg (Eagle's Way)

Austria has alot to offer walkers and trekkers - it's a mountainous country comprising of peaks and valleys of the eastern Alps. The Adlerweg, or Eagle's Way, runs from St Johann...