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Scottish Wild Country Backpacking - Expert Q&A
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Focus · 2 Aug 2022
Focus on England's colossal coastline
England has almost 3000 miles of stunning shoreline and it's easier to explore than ever, thanks to the new England Coast Path. Whilst not fully complete, many new areas of path have been opened and plenty of existing paths have been improved. We...
Podcast · 20 Jul 2022
England Coast Path Live Event Highlights
This episode is the highlights from July's Cicerone Live event on the England Coast Path with Andrew McCloy, author of Great Walks on the England Coast Path 30 classic walks on the longest National Trail. The England Coast Path, once fully open,...
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Podcast · 3 Mar 2021
Self-guided walking holidays with Ben Roughton from Contours Walking Holidays
From the Coast to Coast to the West Highland Way, Contours Walking Holidays offer a range of self-guided walking holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Many of...
Podcast · 20 Jan 2021
Lightweight backpacking tips and stories with Paddy Dillon
President of the Backpackers Club and guidebook author Paddy Dillon joined us to give his top tips for lightweight backpacking, including advice for starting out, lightweight...
Feature · 6 Dec 2020
Walking in winter: the best UK long-distance routes
Although it has seasonal challenges of poor weather and limited daylight, walkers can still enjoy long-distance routes in winter months. With its network of long-distance trails,...
Feature · 10 May 2015
How to go long-distance walking with a dog
Bringing your dog with you on a multi-day walking trip need not be as daunting a prospect as you might think. In fact it's a delight, and well worth the additional planning and...
Feature · 14 Apr 2015
Lighten that load
Inveterate backpacker and guidebook writer Paddy Dillon warns of the dangers of carrying an over-heavy pack and shares his tips on packing light to make sure you get the most out of your long-distance walk or international trek.
Feature · 14 Apr 2015
The South Downs Way National Trail in winter
Lesley Williams shares the highs and lows of walking the South Downs Way, a national trail between Winchester and Eastbourne, in the dank and dreary depths of February and with a...
Feature · 14 Apr 2015
The Cumbria High Way
The delightful Cumbria Way through the idyllic English Lake District is well known and well loved. Here John Gillham explains the inspiration behind the alternative, rather more challenging, version included in his guidebook to this classic route.
Feature · 20 Jan 2015
Long-distance Walking: What the human body's for
Trekking expert and Cicerone author Ronald Turnbull summarises the history, pleasures and different types of long distance walking we have in the UK.