34 articles found
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 · 12 Jun 2025
The Salt Path memoir tells the emotional story of Raynor and Moth Winn's journey along the South West Coast Path (SWCP) in 2013, using Cicerone's Walking the South West Coast Path...
Article · 11 Jun 2025
Cornwall has been attracting visitors since the railway between Plymouth and Penzance was built in the 1860s. And you can see why. Including both the north and south coasts,...
Article · 9 Jun 2025
Walking on the north coast of Cornwall is breathtaking – sometimes literally when fierce coastal winds whip across the rugged cliffs. Golden beaches nestle between dramatic...
Article · 13 May 2025
As a county, Norfolk has some very distinctive landscapes to its name. Nowhere is this more apparent than along its coastline, which stretches from King’s Lynn in the west to...
Article · 11 Dec 2024
The joys of walking on Dartmoor are many. Sit for a while atop a craggy tor and admire the wonderful views while listening to nature’s music, from skylarks singing high above to...
Article · 24 Oct 2024
If you're looking for a relatively easy trail to explore over a long weekend, the Sarsen Way is an excellent choice. This 79 km (49 miles) route links two of England's prehistoric sites, Avebury and Stonehenge, while passing by Bronze Age barrows,...
Article · 30 May 2024
Visiting Surrey and want to see the best of it? Looking to escape London's bustle and explore an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Seeking an easy walk for beginners or...
Article · 29 May 2024
Discover the wild beauty of Cornwall's western tip with five fantastic walks around Land's End and Penzance. Explore rugged coastlines, moorlands, and historical sites, including...
Article · 4 Oct 2023
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...
Article · 6 Sept 2023
Remaining within the South Downs National Park for almost its entire length, the official South Downs Way leads for 100 miles (160km) between Eastbourne and Winchester, following the northern escarpment for much of the way and rarely descending to...
Article · 6 Sept 2023
The South West Coast Path is currently the longest of Britain’s National Trails, measuring a staggering 1014km (630 miles). It's destined to become an integral part of the...
Article · 6 Sept 2023
The Cotswold Way, conceived by Gloucestershire County Council in response to a suggestion from the Ramblers' Association in the early 1950s, has evolved into one of the UK's most celebrated long-distance walks. Launched in May 1970 as part of the...
Article · 6 Sept 2023
The 180-mile Thames Path from London to Gloucestershire is the only long-distance route to follow a river throughout its length from tidal waters, and also the only one to pass...
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 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 · 3 Feb 2023
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 · 27 Aug 2022
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...
Focus · 13 Dec 2021
Fond memories of Kev Reynolds – writer, photographer, journalist, lecturer. An inspiration to many, and a wonderful friend. So many stories, here we have pulled together a few...
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...