Article · 15 Apr 2018
The Lochaber 4000s
There are only nine mountains over 4000ft in the UK, and they are all in Scotland. It’s a big but manageable day to walk the four in Lochaber in one go but Alex Kendall gives it a try.
The sale may be over, but you can still get 15% off selected pilgrim trail guidebooks and ebooks using the code PILGRIM15 at checkout. Find out more.
Articles
Applied filters
British Isles
Filter by Type
Filter by Activity
-
Short and easy day walks (6)
-
British day walks (104)
-
British mountains (63)
-
British long distance walks (110)
-
Walking the Lake District fells (14)
-
National Trails (24)
-
International trekking (26)
-
International walking (26)
-
Mountain adventures (14)
-
Pilgrim trails (6)
-
Climbing and mountaineering (24)
-
Via ferratas (1)
-
Cycling and cycle touring (49)
-
Mountain biking (9)
-
Trail and mountain running (20)
-
Outdoor skills (18)
290 articles found
Feature · 14 Apr 2018
Cycling the 170-mile Way of the Roses in a day
Carl McKeating set out to cycle The Way of the Roses, a 170-mile national cycle route most commonly ridden over three days, in a day. He describes the personal challenge, the...
Article · 28 Mar 2018
The Isle of Man Coastal Path – what you need to know
Raad ny Foillan (The Way of the Gull) is a 98 mile footpath around the coastline of the Isle of Man. It was opened in 1986 to mark the island’s Heritage Year and owes its unique...
Article · 24 Mar 2018
Ancient mysteries of Northumberland
There are few places in England where the distant past has such a tangible effect on the landscape as it does in Northumberland. Stepping out into the atmospheric border country inevitably means stepping back in time and brushing shoulders with our...
Feature · 7 Feb 2018
Five quite different ways of having fun in Lomond and Trossach
Ronald Turnbull explores various hill and valley outings in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Article · 31 Jan 2018
What’s the difference between walking, trekking, hiking and backpacking?
Cicerone’s Joe Williams answers the question you’ve always been afraid to ask: just what is the difference between walking and trekking? Read on to become a pro with the...
Article · 13 Dec 2017
Walking In the Lune Valley and the Howgills: A Sample Route
A sample route from Walking In the Lune Valley and the Howgills by Dennis and Jan Kelsall. Enjoy this walk up Randygill Top in Ravenstonedale.
Article · 2 Dec 2017
Falling in love with Arran - the so called Scotland in Miniature
Natalie explains how she fell in love with Arran - the so called Scotland in Miniature - when walking there with some friends.
Article · 18 Nov 2017
Bikepacking the Moray Coast Trail
Jim Sutherland describes his bikepacking trip along the Moray Coast Trail in Scotland - plenty of hills, laughs and some good food.
Feature · 13 Oct 2017
Re-imagining the city: quiet ways along London’s ‘other’ rivers
Imagine a land of forgotten tributaries, hidden history and resurgent nature, where a fox might be spied far from any hen-coop, or a pair of coots build their nest with cast-offs...
Article · 11 Oct 2017
Walking in London: A Sample Route
There’s far more to London than just the bustling tourist attractions. Half of London is open space, making it one of the greenest cities on the planet. Here is a sample route to give you a flavour of the varied walks that explore London's green...
Article · 22 Sept 2017
Running the Glencoe Skyline: one of the most technically difficult ultramarathons in the world
Last weekend Cicerone's Joe Williams ran the Glencoe Skyline race in Scotland. The race is regarded as one of the most technically difficult ultramarathons in the world, with...
Feature · 12 Sept 2017
Scrambles in Snowdonia – updating a classic guidebook
Carl McKeating and Rachel Crolla updated Steve Ashton’s classic guide book Scrambles in Snowdonia. They reflect on the experience and responsibility of handling one of the...
Feature · 11 Sept 2017
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 of Walt.
Feature · 11 Sept 2017
The Yellow Line - Cycling the Tour de Peak District
There’s a yellow line on the OS maps which marks the boundary of the Peak District National Park. Having cycled many of the delightful quiet and scenic roads along that line on...
Article · 2 Sept 2017
The Snowdon Horseshoe - a classic route
Alex Kendall, creator and author of the Snowdonia Way, takes some time out to tackle the Snowdon Horseshoe.
Article · 22 Jul 2017
Top ten outdoor mini-adventures with children in the summer holidays
With the summer holidays about to start, outdoor writer and mother-of-two Rachel Crolla gives her top picks for free outdoor activities to entertain the children close to home.
Article · 12 Jul 2017
Walking in Suffolk - three easy week long trails
Suffolk is the ideal place for a quick and easy long-distance walking holiday on the Suffolk Coast Path, the Stour and Orwell Walk, or the Sandlings Walk. Here's what you need to...
Article · 1 Jul 2017
An introduction to the North Downs Way
Would you like to try an easy long-distance walk that showcases the best of the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs National Landscapes? The 130-mile (208km) North Downs Way may be the trail for you. Tracing the high chalk ridge of downland between Farnham...
Article · 10 May 2017
Kingsley goes trail and fell running in the Lake District
In this video, trail runner and Cicerone author Kingsley Jones shows us a day out running in the Lake District.