290 articles found
Article · 15 Feb 2023
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.
Article · 6 Feb 2023
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...
Article · 3 Feb 2023
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.
Article · 28 Jan 2023
Reaching the summit of Ben Nevis is the realisation of a dream for many. Here, based on some of my visits, is how to get there and how to climb it.
Article · 1 Jan 2023
Bannau Brycheiniog (The Brecon Beacons National Park) is one of three national parks in Wales, more than half of its 519 square miles are over 1000ft above sea level and it boasts...
Podcast · 21 Dec 2022
Today we're bringing you the highlights of our Cicerone Live Event on Winter Climbing in Scotland where Joe was joined by Mike Pescod for an expert Q&A. Mike is here to talk...
Article · 5 Nov 2022
Jon Halls walks you through the process of choosing footwear for your next adventure and finding the perfect fit
Live · 6 Dec 2022
In this recorded Live event, join Mike Pescod to find out everything you need to know about Winter Climbing in Scotland, including where to go, what equipment to use and how to...
Feature · 8 Oct 2022
Cicerone's Louise Dickie never thought she'd be a fan of wild swimming, but now she takes a cold water dip nearly every week. Here's how she got started and caught on to the wild...
Article · 1 Oct 2022
Pilgrimages are more popular than ever, with thousands of people walking the Camino every year. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route but it's far from the only camino! Here are...
Feature · 1 Oct 2022
A 1000 mile solo bike ride around Scotland, at a pace to enjoy the people, sights and sounds, and to have an adventure. I was about to turn 66 with a need to challenge myself. Cycling in early April definitely provided challenges, but I loved every...
Podcast · 28 Sept 2022
This episode is the highlights from Stefan Durkacz and David Lintern's Live Event on Scottish Wild Country Backpacking. The pair joined Hannah to talk all about their new...
Podcast · 14 Sept 2022
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Bryan Jones, the Head of School at the University of Central Lancashire. Bryan's background is in performance sport, having worked as a sport psychologist, strength and conditioning coach and performance coach...
Article · 3 Sept 2022
With fuel prices higher than ever, it might be time to consider leaving the car at home and accessing your walk by public transport. The environment will thank you, and you don't...
Focus · 30 Aug 2022
One of the best ways to explore remote places is through backpacking: carrying your own shelter and supplies so you can walk for a day and then prolong your adventure by staying...
Live · 6 Sept 2022
In this Cicerone Live event, join David and Stefan to find out everything you need to know about Scottish Wild Country Backpacking.
Article · 27 Aug 2022
The England Coast Path is VERY, VERY LONG by any measure. In the UK it will dwarf all the existing National Trails, long distance paths and established long distance walking...
Article · 20 Aug 2022
When Louise Dickie moved up to Kendal from London, she realised her wardrobe needed an overhaul. Working to a budget, Louise has spent the last few months sourcing and...
News · 12 Aug 2022
The Coast to Coast route stretching from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay in the North York Moors National Park will become a National Trail, it was announced today.
Podcast · 3 Aug 2022
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Sarah Williams of Tough Girl Challenges to talk about her experiences walking the entire Wales Coast Path in only 50 days. The Wales Coast...