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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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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
Article · 16 Nov 2019
The Shropshire Way rediscovered
Cicerone guidebook author John Gillham explains what’s so great about the new and improved Shropshire Way.
Article · 3 Nov 2019
An intro to... The Shropshire Way
The county of Shropshire has been one of England’s best kept secrets for years. It is England’s most rural county with only two large towns –Telford and Shrewsbury, but it is blessed with some of the best hills and ridges outside the national...
Article · 14 Aug 2019
An intro to... The Cambrian Way
Are you an adventurous and experienced walker looking to discover Wales in a whole new way? Here's an introduction to the Cambrian Way - a challenging but equally rewarding long-distance route from Cardiff to Conwy.
Article · 5 Aug 2018
Hidden Gem – how to enjoy the best mountain, moorland and coastal walks in south Wales, without the crowds
Sandwiched between its illustrious neighbours of Pembrokeshire and the Gower, Carmarthenshire is often overlooked by visitors and locals alike, and yet beautiful Carmarthenshire...
Article · 20 Jun 2018
Glyndŵr’s Way: one of Britain’s quietest National Trails
Paddy Dillon rewalks Glyndŵr’s Way, one of Britain’s quietest National Trails, where people and facilities are sparse, but history and legend are everywhere.
Article · 13 Jun 2018
Hiking the Snowdonia Way: one of the best low-level journeys through mountain terrain in the UK
Jim and Carol Watson hike 'one of the best low-level journeys through mountain terrain in the UK', the Snowdonia Way, a route devised by Cicerone author Alex Kendall. Along the...
Article · 2 Jun 2018
An intro to... Glyndŵr's Way
Glyndŵr’s Way is named after Owain Glyndŵr, and is one of three National Trails in Wales. Find out more about this historic route in our intro to Glyndŵr's Way.
Article · 7 Apr 2018
Along Cardigan Bay on the Wales Coast Path
The walk down Cardigan Bay requires a steady pace and an inquisitive nature, for there is much to explore and appreciate.
Article · 17 Jan 2018
Pembrokeshire: why you should go walking at ‘the end of the land’.
Pembrokeshire has long been a favourite destination for Dennis and Jan Kelsall. Here, they share their enthusiasm for the area.
Article · 2 Sept 2017
The Snowdon Horseshoe - a classic route
Alex Kendall, creator and author of the Snowdonia Way, takes some time out to tackle the Snowdon Horseshoe.
Article · 30 Aug 2017
Scrambles in Snowdonia – Interview with Carl McKeating and Rachel Crolla
Hill Explorer recently interviewed Carl McKeating and Rachel Crolla about their experience updating Steve Ashton's classic guidebook Scrambles in Snowdonia. With permission we...