Feature · 27 Sept 2020
How to walk across Scotland
The best walks go all the way across, says Cicerone author Ronald Turnbull. Having crossed Highland Scotland nine times, he offers a few suggestions for a successful and enjoyable trip.
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Feature · 6 Mar 2017
Dipping a toe in the Cairngorms – a backpacking adventure in the Scottish mountains
If you are looking for a chance to escape the office and find real remoteness in the UK, then the Cairngorms are calling! Few other places in Britain bring out that primal feeling...
Feature · 5 Sept 2016
Autumn in the Cairngorms
If somebody suggested you go and sleep under a wet rock in Scotland you’d probably think they were trying to insult you (albeit fairly lamely). Yet doing just this can provide one of the most vivid mountain experiences the UK has to offer – as...
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.