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Pic du Midi d'Ossau over Lac Gentau from Refuge d’Ayous

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...

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...

The Kungsleden Trail is renowned for its breathtaking Arctic landscapes

Article · 14 Apr 2023

An introduction to the Kungsleden Trail

The Kungsleden is as varied as the vast Arctic wilderness, traversing snow-topped mountain ranges, expansive open fell, verdant forests and crossing lakes both large and small. Lying mostly within the Arctic Circle, the 460km route can be walked in...

Article · 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...

Focus · 29 Mar 2023

Monthly Focus - Navigation

Navigation - it's the thing that gets us from A to B and it's important. This month, we've pulled together a selection of resources covering a variety of skills from using a compass to reading a map. Whether you're new to navigating or need to brush...

Article · 15 Feb 2023

Skills session - using a compass

Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. The compass. A humble instrument that is probably in the rucksack of most outdoor adventurers, from...

Article · 15 Feb 2023

Skills sessions – using a map

Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. It goes without saying, doesn’t it, that whenever you go out for a walk, ride or run, you take a...

Jedburgh Abbey is a jewel of medieval architecture

Article · 6 Feb 2023

The Borders Abbeys Way: what you need to know

The Borders Abbeys Way is one of Scotland's Great Trails. It takes a fascinating tour of Scotland’s ruined Borders abbeys: four ravaged Gothic masterpieces, sitting in the...

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.

Article · 28 Jan 2023

How to climb Ben Nevis

Reaching the summit of Ben Nevis is the realisation of a dream for many. Based on many visits, Sean McBride tells you 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.

Article · 26 Nov 2022

Trekking the GR11: my journey through the Spanish Pyrenees

Sam McGrady gives an honest account of crossing the Pyrenees on foot during June/July 2022, covering the why, when, what and how. She also gives some practical and useful tips for...

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.

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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

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

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.

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...

A pilgrim on the Camino del Norte (Spain)

Article · 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...

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.