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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Are you looking for the perfect gift for the hiker in your life? Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or just because, these carefully chosen titles offer something for everyone. From honing navigation skills to discovering remote bothies, tackling epic mountain routes to strolling scenic coastlines, this collection caters to seasoned adventurers, casual walkers, and even armchair explorers dreaming of adventure.
Bikepacking King Alfred's Way: a conversation with Ed Hunton
Bikepacking King Alfred’s Way offers a journey through some of southern England’s most evocative landscapes, weaving together chalk downs, wooded hillsides, ancient tracks and quiet river valleys. We caught up with author Ed Hunton to hear how he first fell in love with adventure cycling, why this route continues to inspire him, and what riders can expect when they set out along this celebrated 350km circuit.
Explore Cheddar and the Mendip Hills with five of the best short walks in the area
Cheddar Gorge is England’s largest gorge and was created naturally by glacial meltwater when a river cut through the landscape. The 5 km-long gorge is a fascinating natural phenomenon that continues to captivate all who visit. Cheddar sits in the midst of the Mendip Hills – an area which has been designated as a ‘National Landscape’. From the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare in the west to the trendy and vibrant town of Frome in the east, the Mendip Hills stretch up to the Chew Valley in the north of the county and down to Wells, the smallest city in England, in the south. Here are five of the best short walks to begin exploring this landscape, formed millions of years ago.
An introduction to the Cammino Materano
The Cammino Materano (CM) is a distinctive walking experience across two little-known regions of southern Italy — Puglia and Basilicata — comprising three long-distance routes that converge on the remarkable UNESCO World Heritage city of Matera. Created as a community-led project to promote sustainable tourism and local employment, the CM offers walkers a blend of vast coastal plains, rolling wheatfields, olive groves, woodland, and dramatic limestone ravines, threaded with ancient villages and historic towns. With routes ranging from six to fourteen days, you can explore one, two, or all three, taking in landscapes, culture, and local hospitality at a relaxed pace. Here's what you need to know.
Ready to step up? Discover your next walking adventure
Many walkers begin with a classic like the Camino Francés, the Tour du Mont Blanc, the West Highland Way. But what happens after you’ve ticked one of these off? For those ready to take the next step, there are trails that build on your experience and lead you further — longer distances, wilder landscapes, greater challenges, and new rewards. From the rugged passes of Corsica to the far reaches of Scotland, here are some remarkable routes to aim for once you’ve completed the favourites.