This month, discover Scotland's lesser-known hiking spots with 15% off. Visit the outlet to shop!

Articles

Filter by Type

Filter by Region

British Isles (184)

Europe (164)

International (61)

Filter by Activity

398 articles found

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.

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

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.

Article · 27 Aug 2022

Everything you need to know about the England Coast Path

The England Coast Path is VERY, VERY LONG by any measure. In the UK it will dwarf all the existing National Trails, long distance paths and established long distance walking...

Article · 20 Aug 2022

Mending, second-hand and bargains - how to buy your outdoor gear for less

When Louise Dickie moved up to Kendal from London, she realised her wardrobe needed an overhaul. Working to a budget, Louise has spent the last few months sourcing and...

Article · 16 Jul 2022

True grit on the Chilkoot Trail

Brendan Sainsbury follows the Chilkoot Trail, an epic land route stretching for 53km from Dyea in Alaska to Lake Bennett in Canada, sometimes referred to as history’s last great adventure

Article · 13 Jul 2022

Hiking Spain’s Sendero Histórico, the GR1

The Sendero Historico (or GR1) is a trail that combines great scenery with a gentle lesson in Spain’s fascinating history. Traversing the north of Spain it sits in the shadow of...

Article · 9 Jul 2022

7 top tips for planning cycling routes

Not everyone has access to a local network of traffic-free, shared-use paths or miles of quiet country lanes, but don’t be deterred as there are great rides to be found almost everywhere. Richard Barrett has these top tips for working with route...

Article · 2 Jul 2022

Mountains and gorges in western Crete

Crete is one of the most mountainous islands in the Mediterranean, with over 400 gorges, most of which are in the west. This is an ideal choice for a walking holiday in early spring when the weather is usually warm and sunny, and the flowers are at...

Article · 18 Jun 2022

Hidden Roman sights along Hadrian’s Wall Path

While walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail there are a few unusual treasures you may find still on the original spot - revealed here