Article · 28 May 2022
The Brecon Beacons: majestic, dramatic, unique
Situated in an unspoilt area of South Wales, just north of the former coal-mining valleys, the Brecon Beacons National Park is a place of beautiful and diverse landscapes
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Podcast · 25 May 2022
Behind the Scenes of the Wales Coast Path
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Sioned Humphreys from the Wales Coast Path team to continue our celebration of 10 years of the Wales Coast Path. Find out all about the work...
Feature · 21 May 2022
Halfway through the Wales Coast Path
Sarah Williams is walking the Wales Coast Path (Llwybr Arfordir Cymru) for the 10 year anniversary. Here, she shares some of her updates from the first half of her trip. Use #ChallengeWithCicerone on Facebook or Instagram to find more from Sarah on...
Article · 14 May 2022
The magical Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
You will be forgiven for assuming that The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the place to go for a summer beachside holiday, but it is also an excellent destination for...
Podcast · 11 May 2022
Ten Years of the Wales Coast Path: Live Events Highlights
This episode is the highlights from May's Cicerone Live event celebrating 10 years of the majestic Wales Coast Path with Paddy Dillon, the author of the Wales Coast Path...
Article · 7 May 2022
Discover the stunning Gower peninsula
Gower, a peninsula in South Wales just 25km by 13km, is a superb walking destination offering great variety of routes with hills and ridges, fantastic views and stunning beaches
Focus · 1 May 2022
Wonderful Wales
Even if you have been to Wales before, there is always something new to explore in this wonderful country. From cycling through the green countryside to long-distance coastal challenges, scrambling something gnarly or an easy low-level walk, Wales...
News · 19 Apr 2022
Sarah Williams walks the Wales Coast Path in its 10th anniversary year
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path this year, adventurer and founder of Tough Girl Challenges, Sarah Williams has teamed up with Cicerone Press to walk the...
Live · 3 May 2022
Celebrating ten years of the Wales Coast Path
Join us to celebrate ten years of the majestic Wales Coast Path. We'll be chatting to Paddy Dillon, the author of the Wales Coast Path guidebook, and Will Renwick, President of...
Article · 12 Mar 2022
The Welsh 3000s in a day
In the summer between national Covid lockdowns, Lou Stone took on the Welsh 3000s in a day. A bunkhouse had become unexpectedly available, the forecast was glorious, she was feeling deprived of adventure, and so it was irresistible.
Article · 22 Jan 2022
The beauty and the trials of Glyndŵr's Way: Part 2
After two years of fitting in sections between lockdowns, Emma Sawyer and her friend Haf finally reached the end of Glyndŵr's Way
Podcast · 13 Oct 2021
Will Renwick on running all the mountains in Wales
In this episode Hannah chats to Will Renwick, president of Ramblers' Wales, who has just run every mountain in Wales. Originally hoping to do a long-distance walk, Will decided...
Article · 2 Oct 2021
Gravel biking the Heads of the Valleys route
Richard Barrett, author of Cycle Touring in Wales and Cycling Lon Las Cymru, describes a short break riding along the Heads of the Valleys cycle route, a hidden gem, two-thirds of...
Article · 12 Jun 2021
The beauty and the trials of Glyndŵr's Way
Emma Sawyer and a friend were walking the whole of Glyndŵr’s Way National Trail with the help of the Cicerone guidebook. And despite the after effects of several bottles of...
Focus · 30 Apr 2021
Scrambling – ideas, classic routes and how to get started safely
"Scrambling offers the perfect combination of continuous movement and unfettered climbing in a mountain environment" so says John Fleetwood, one of Britain's most accomplished...
Article · 3 Apr 2021
10 new UK staycation ideas for walkers
The Lake District, Snowdonia, the Peak District, Cairngorms... which of these busy honeypot destinations are you dreaming of? If you have jaded memories of overcrowded hillsides (particularly during the brief summer of 2020), then these suggestions...
Feature · 27 Mar 2021
The UK's first national parks celebrate 70 years
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...
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Podcast · 28 Oct 2020
Walking the Cambrian Way with Richard Tyler, George Tod, Olie Wicks and Will Renwick
Crossing the mountainous spine of Wales, the Cambrian Way is a 300 mile route with a rich history and strong sense of community. In this episode of highlights from our Cicerone...
Article · 19 Sept 2020
Hidden Gem – Pembrokeshire's Marloes Sands, Martin’s Haven and offshore islands
Boasting the popular Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail, Pembrokeshire may not strike you as a ‘hidden’ area. There is plenty to...
Feature · 8 Aug 2020
Walking the Cambrian Way in day trips and weekends
Always lacking three weeks to tackle the full route from Cardiff to Conwy in one go, Mark Charlton was surprised to discover how much of the Cambrian Way he had walked in day...