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An intro to… climbing Mount Fuji

By Tom Fay Tom Fay, co-author of Hiking and Trekking in the Japan Alps explains a few things you should know if you’re planning an ascent of the iconic Mount...

In conversation with Adrian Trendall: climbing the Skye Munros

Few mountain groups in Britain inspire quite the same mix of awe, excitement and apprehension as the Black Cuillin. Rising abruptly from the sea on the Isle of Skye, their...

Successfully traversing Skye's Cuillin Ridge in winter

By Adrian Trendall A climb of alpine proportions, epic scenery, and mile after mile of ridge make the Cuillin Ridge an adventurous and highly sought-after route that, says Adrian Trendall,...

Camino Invierno: Walking the Camino Francés in winter

By Madeline Williams There may be many things that make walking the Camino Francés in winter a very different experience to more popular times of the year, but the fundamentals...

Walking in winter: the best UK long-distance routes

By Lesley Williams 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, the...

How to climb Ben Nevis

By Sean McBride Reaching the summit of Ben Nevis is the realisation of a dream for many. Based on many visits, Sean McBride tells you how to get there and...

Hiking in Toubkal National Park: everything you need to know

Toubkal National Park, in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, is a must-visit for hikers, with the famous Mount Toubkal summit as the main highlight. In this article, we take a look...

75 years of Britain's national parks: how to explore them on foot

In 1949 the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act created something that had never existed before in Britain: publicly protected landscapes, preserved in perpetuity for the benefit of...

Five of the best short walks in Northumberland

Whether you're based in Wooler for a Cheviot Hills escape, exploring the coast near Alnwick, or heading out from Rothbury into the Simonside Hills, Northumberland rewards walkers with some of...

Five of the best short walks in Coniston and Langdale: fells, tarns and quarrying heritage

Coniston and Great Langdale sit at the heart of the Lake District National Park, in a landscape shaped by ancient industry, vast sheets of water and the distinctive stepped skyline...

Walking the GR221 through Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains

By Joakim Steinsvåg Keen for a hike before winter, Joakim Steinsvåg spent a week under blue skies hiking the GR221 through Mallorca’s Tramuntana range. After the huge disappointment of having...

Remembering Walt Unsworth

In June 2017, Walt Unsworth, the founder of Cicerone Press and legend of mountain writing, publishing and editing died. Cicerone's current directors and many Cicerone authors share their fond memories...

Five of the best short walks on southern Dartmoor: Ivybridge and Princetown

The five best short walks on southern Dartmoor described here range from a former railway circuit near Princetown to a tor loop above Dartmeet, all taken from Steve Davison's 15...

What is gill scrambling?

By John Fleetwood Gill scrambling is something of an acquired taste that some find hideous and others consider to be the very best scrambling. Gill scrambling demands self-imposed rules for...

Mountain Biking in North West Scotland

By Sean Benz Mountain bike leader Sean Benz takes us out for an afternoon on his favourite ride: The Postman's Track route as featured in the new Cicerone guide to...

The mountains of Nerja in southern Spain

By Lesley Williams Above the holiday towns of Nerja and Vélez-Málaga on the Costa del Sol lies the mountainous National Park of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama. Spring...

An Introduction to the Tour of the Lake District

By Lesley Williams The Tour of the Lake District is a nine-day walking route exploring many of the best fells and valleys of the Lake District National Park. The tour...

Walking in the Lune Valley and Howgills: a complete planning guide

Set between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the Lune Valley "begs discovery," and this planning guide will help you find the right walk among the 40 circular day...

VAM: A Naismith’s rule for cyclists

By Richard Barrett Cicerone author and keen cyclist Richard Barrett shares his tips on working out how much those steeper climbs will slow you down. Here, he explains VAM -...

Mountains for everyone: a conversation with Cat Mittins of the AAC (UK)

We caught up with Cat Mittins, Office Manager at the Austrian Alpine Club UK, to talk about the club's growth to more than 21,000 members, its ever-widening programme of activities,...

Explore Cornwall: Top 5 Scenic and Historic Walks around Land's End and Penzance

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 the unique wetlands of Hayle...

Hiking the GR130 and GR131 trails across La Palma

By Tom Martens La Palma boasts two long-distance walking routes: The GR130 (aka the Camino Real de la Costa) and the high-level GR131. Looking for a winter sun hiking trip,...

An Introduction to Offa's Dyke Path

The iconic earthwork of Offa’s Dyke, the longest linear earthwork in Britain, stands as a stunning testament to the determination and skill of its creators, being a defining landscape feature...

An intro to... Innsbruck, the Capital of the Alps

How about a destination combining a variety of outdoor adventures and vibrant culture alongside quick access to the mountains? Welcome to Innsbruck, the Capital of the Alps. Where is Innsbruck?...