Explore the world with Cicerone
Wherever you want to walk, trek, climb or cycle, Cicerone Press guidebooks are key to unlocking your next adventure. For over 50 years, we’ve been the gold standard in outdoor adventure, covering:
- Hiking and Trekking – from gentle countryside walks to high-mountain trails
- Cycling and Bikepacking – road cycling, gravel routes, and multi-day tours
- Climbing and Mountaineering – scrambles, via ferratas, and summit challenges
With over 400 pocket-sized guidebooks, each packed with:
- Detailed route descriptions – so you always know what’s ahead
- Clear maps and navigation tips – find your way with confidence
- Stunning photos – get inspired for your next adventure
- Expert advice – from seasoned outdoor writers and explorers
Whether you’re tackling Blencathra’s Sharp Edge in the Lake District, hiking the stunning GR10 mountain chain, embarking on a pilgrimage along the Camino Portugués, or exploring Italy’s magnificent Alta Via 1, or so much more, you can explore with confidence using Cicerone guidebooks.
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The Salt Path memoir tells the emotional story of Raynor and Moth Winn's journey along the South West Coast Path (SWCP) in 2013, using Cicerone's Walking the South West Coast Path guidebook by Paddy Dillon. Now a major motion picture starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, the tale has inspired many to don their walking boots and follow in their footsteps. If you're seeking a day walk to experience the magic of the path without covering too much distance, here are the best sections to hike, complete with public transport links back to the starting point.
A Guide to Scotland's Lesser-Known Hiking Spots
From the West Highland Way to Munro bagging, Scotland is an increasingly popular country for hikers. And with good reason! With its wild landscapes and mountain tops, it presents an excellent adventure for hikers, walkers, and climbers. However, some great hiking spots in Scotland aren't as well known, especially in the south of the country. If you're looking for height, try Merrick, or if hill walking isn't for you, a short walk in the Scottish Borders could be the answer. Here is your guide to Scotland's lesser-known hiking spots...
Discover the Scottish Borders with five of the best short walks
Scotland isn’t just the Highlands and the Lowlands. South of the two great cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh lie the Southern Uplands, the border country. Quite different from the rugged mountains of the north, here are rolling grassy hills, surrounding the wide valley of the River Tweed. The Scottish Borders are ideal for hikers seeking walks of up to 3 hours, with a wealth of history, stunning coastlines, lush woodlands, and rivers to explore. Here are five of the best short walks in the region to get you started.
Discover Gran Paradiso: Italy's alpine crown jewel
Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy's oldest national park, is a spectacular wilderness in the northwest Alps where a single soaring 4000-metre peak rises above rugged valleys and pristine alpine meadows. From its royal hunting reserve origins to its current status as a protected mountain sanctuary, this remarkable landscape offers some of Europe's finest mountain walking opportunities
Explore Norfolk's Coast and the Broads with five of the best short walks
As a county, Norfolk has some very distinctive landscapes to its name. Nowhere is this more apparent than along its coastline, which stretches from King’s Lynn in the west to just south of Great Yarmouth in the east. Norfolk is also home to a unique patchwork of lakes and rivers known as the Broads, which lie a little way inland from the county’s northeast coast. While many come here for boating holidays in summer, the area also offers some excellent walking. With few serious hills to contend with, walking in Norfolk is, on the whole, undemanding. That is not to say it is uninteresting, as it is surprisingly variable, especially along the county’s coastline. Here are five of the best short walks in the region:
