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An intro to... The Thames Path

Article · 6 Sept 2023

The Thames Path National Trail: everything you need to know

The 180-mile Thames Path from London to Gloucestershire is the only long-distance route to follow a river throughout its length from tidal waters, and also the only one to pass...

The entrance to Ogwen Valley is dominated by Gallt yr Ogof (Stage 5)

Article · 5 Sept 2023

The Snowdonia Way: everything you need to know

The Snowdonia Way is a fantastic long-distance walking trail that spans the full length of the National Park, offering a journey through diverse landscapes – mountains, valleys,...

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Focus · 1 Sept 2023

Focus: Our Ultimate Offroad Cycling Challenges

Celebrating the release of Bikepacking in the Lake District, we've decided to put together a collection of some of our best offroad cycling challenges. Whether you're Bikepacking...

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Article · 29 Aug 2023

The Cleveland Way: what you need to know

The Cleveland Way was the second national trail to be established in Britain (the Pennine Way was first) and it was officially opened in 1969. It can be linked with the Yorkshire Wolds Way and the Tabular Hills walk. Here's what you need to know.

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Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to The Shropshire Way

The county of Shropshire has been one of England’s best kept secrets for years. It is England’s most rural county with only two large towns –Telford and Shrewsbury, but it is blessed with some of the best hills and ridges outside the national...

Waun Fach and Pen y Gadair Fawr from Pen Allt-mawr summit (Stage 5)

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to The Cambrian Way

Are you an adventurous and experienced walker looking to discover Wales in a whole new way? Here's an introduction to the Cambrian Way – a challenging but rewarding long-distance route from Cardiff to Conwy, showcasing some of the best mountainous...

Glyndwrs Way Route

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to Glyndŵr's Way

Glyndŵr’s Way (Llwybr Glyndŵr) is named after the remarkable late-medieval Welsh leader Owain Glyndŵr, and is one of three National Trails in Wales. It links at either end – Knighton and Welshpool – with the Offa’s Dyke Path, and this...

Offas Dyke Path

Article · 25 Aug 2023

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 of the Welsh borders.

Walking the Cumbria Way

Article · 7 Aug 2023

The Cumbria Way: everything you need to know

Cumbria's timeless beauty has inspired generations with its lakes, riverside woodland and high fell. For hiking enthusiasts, the Cumbria Way offers one of Britain's easiest and...

Wasdale walks to avoid the crowds 4 of 7

Article · 1 Aug 2023

Wasdale Walks to Avoid the Crowds

It’s hard to imagine a better outdoor playground than the picturesque Wasdale Valley.

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Article · 7 Jul 2023

The best UK long-distance walks you can do in a week

Here are eighteen suggestions for some of the best week-long walking holidays. Suitable for beginners, and also more experienced walkers, these hikes cover all parts of the UK.

Tobermory, Mull's main town

Article · 4 Jul 2023

9 reasons why the Isle of Mull is fantastic for low-level walking

The Isle of Mull is part of the Inner Hebrides, the group of islands that run up the spectacular west coast of Scotland from Arran to Skye. It sits approximately half-way up,...

Walking in the Hebrides

Article · 3 Jul 2023

The Best Time To Visit The Hebrides

When is the best time of year to go to The Hebrides? Peter Edwards, author of the Cicerone Press guidebook to The Hebrides, explains that each season offers its own special reasons to visit this incredible island group.

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Article · 28 Jun 2023

Walk the Hebridean Way: Plan your trip

The Hebridean Way stretches 247km (155 miles) along the length of the Outer Hebrides from Vatersay (Bhatarsaigh) in the south to Stornoway (Steornabhagh) in the north.

The Ribblehead Viaduct

Article · 19 Jun 2023

The Ribble Way: everything you need to know

Although Lancastrians might like to claim it as their own, the River Ribble actually springs from limestone high on Cam Fell in the heart of Three Peaks country, in the Yorkshire...

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Article · 12 Apr 2023

An Introduction to the Tour of the Lake District

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 covers nearly 150km passing...

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Article · 15 Feb 2023

Skills session - using a compass

In a series of five features, Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. Here, he explains how to use a compass.

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Article · 15 Feb 2023

Skills sessions – using a map

In a series of five features, Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. Here, he explains how to use a map.

Jedburgh Abbey is a jewel of medieval architecture

Article · 6 Feb 2023

The Borders Abbeys Way: what you need to know

The Borders Abbeys Way is one of Scotland's Great Trails. It takes a fascinating tour of Scotland’s ruined Borders abbeys: four ravaged Gothic masterpieces, sitting in the...

The 5 most beautiful places on Guernsey

Article · 3 Feb 2023

The 5 most beautiful places on Guernsey

Guernsey is a wonderful destination for walkers, as Paddy Dillon and many others know well. In this post we share the 5 most beautiful places on Guernsey.