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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 South West Coast Path is currently the longest of Britain’s National Trails, measuring a staggering 1014km (630 miles). It's destined to become an integral part of the developing England Coast Path, which will ultimately measure around 4500km (2795 miles)! Find out all you need to know about this iconic trail.
Walking on Madeira - everything you need to know
Madeira is a small island of 750km² (290 square miles). It lies at 32°46’N/17°03’W in the subtropical Atlantic Ocean, about 600km (370 miles) from Morocco in North Africa, and about 950km (590 miles) from Portugal, to which it belongs. A compact and mountainous island, Madeira is criss-crossed by old paths and tracks, and is remarkably scenic and accessible. Here is everything you need to know to plan your next hiking trip to the island.
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:
Everything you need to know about walking the Via Francigena in the South
Have you walked the Via Francigena to Rome? Or are you planning your first steps on this historic pilgrimage? The fourth and final section of Europe’s longest waymarked trail leads from the Eternal City to Santa Maria di Leuca, at the very tip of Italy’s heel. In this Q&A, we cover everything you need to know about Part 4 of the route: the landscapes, the logistics, and why it’s perfect for travellers seeking an authentic, off-the-radar Italian experience.
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.
