26 articles found
Article · 27 Aug 2025
In 1951, the Lake District became the UK's second national park, and in 2017, it was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. With its high mountains, lakes, and breathtaking...
Article · 25 Jun 2025
From rugged mountain ranges to serene hillsides, the UK offers an incredible array of trails for mountain biking enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking thrilling descents, technical...
Article · 13 May 2025
Keswick, a lively market town in the Lake District, sits on the northern edge of Derwentwater and is located just 20 minutes from the M6. It’s the perfect base for fell walkers,...
Article · 20 Nov 2024
Premium hiking destinations don’t need to come with premium price tags. With a bit of forward planning, you can explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locations without overspending. Whether you’re admiring the serene lakes of the Lake...
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 · 2 Oct 2023
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
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
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.
Focus · 1 Sept 2023
Celebrating the release of Bikepacking in the Lake District, we've decided to put together a collection of some of our best offroad cycling challenges. Whether you're Bikepacking...
Article · 25 Aug 2023
Bikepacking presents an exciting option for people who enjoy backpacking and all-terrain cycling. The fusion of the two activities enables adventurers to explore much further afield in a vastly different way, carrying all their gear on the back of...
Article · 7 Aug 2023
Cumbria's timeless beauty has inspired generations with its lakes, riverside woodland and high fell. For hiking enthusiasts, the Cumbria Way offers one of Britain's easiest and...
Article · 1 Aug 2023
It’s hard to imagine a better outdoor playground than the picturesque Wasdale Valley. Measuring almost 5km long and 500 metres wide, the valley’s centrepiece of Wast Water is perfect for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards (don’t forget to pack a...
Article · 7 Jul 2023
Here are eighteen suggestions for some of the best week-long walking holidays. Suitable for beginners, and also more experienced walkers, these hikes cover all parts of the UK.
Article · 12 Apr 2023
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...
Article · 4 Jun 2022
Elizabeth Battrick, walker, writer and lover of the Lake District, wrote A Lakeland Summer, published by Cicerone Press, in 1979. Here, her son Peter Battrick gives a short introduction to her life, followed by an extract from the book.
Article · 4 Sept 2021
The Austrian Alpine Club (UK) is the British Section of the Österreichischer Alpenverein (ÖAV) which is the largest mountaineering club in Austria, with 599,000 members as of 2020. The closest translation of its name is the Austrian...
Article · 8 May 2021
While the Covid pandemic has put the brakes on Cicerone's Natalie Simpson's attempts to finish the Wainwrights, the welcome addition of the Fellrangers to her list has led to isolated tops on out-of-the-way summits - amazing views for minimal effort
Feature · 27 Mar 2021
2021 sees the 70th anniversary of the UK’s first national parks. Here, Cicerone's Natalie Simpson takes a look back at the campaign for their creation and the legislation that...
Article · 11 Mar 2021
Gill scrambling is something of an acquired taste that some find hideous and others consider to be the very best scrambling. Gill scrambling demands self-imposed rules for maximum enjoyment. John Fleetwood
Feature · 13 Feb 2021
The Lake District offers many scrambles, ranging from family-friendly rambles to iconic routes suitable only for experienced climbers. In his two guidebooks to 'Scrambles in the...