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...
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Article · 19 Sep 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 · 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 · 7 Jun 2017
The Offa's Dyke Path - A Walk through History
The Offa’s Dyke Path is one of fifteen designated National Trails of England & Wales. Together with the Hadrian’s Wall Path, it is the only National Trail to follow a man-made...
Article · 24 Feb 2017
An intro to... The Snowdonia Way: a new route through Wales
Have you heard of the Snowdonia Way? It's a brand new walking route designed by Alex Kendall to showcase the best of Snowdonia. Here's a quick intro to your next favourite walk in...
Article · 24 May 2016
How to walk the Welsh 3000s
Fancy a more interesting and more challenging alternative to the 3 peaks? Terry Fletcher, author of the Cicerone guidebook to mountain walking in Snowdonia, introduces the Welsh 3000s - a great challenge for a weekend in Wales.
Article · 22 Apr 2016
An intro to... The Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Have you ever wanted to walk the Pembrokeshire Coast Path? Here is a very quick introduction to this wild and beautiful national trail.
Article · 30 Mar 2016
An intro to... The Offa's Dyke Path
Have you ever wanted to walk the Offa's Dyke Path? Here is a very quick introduction to this historic trek along the boundary between England and Wales.
Article · 19 Feb 2015
Why You Should Walk The Wales Coast Path
The Wales Coast Path, the subject of Paddy Dillon's new Cicerone guide, seems to be in the news a lot and has caught the nation's attention. This well-waymarked 870 mile route is adaptable for all levels of walkers and features glorious parts of the...