390 articles found
Article · 3 May 2023
Swiss Via Alpina 1 (VA1) formally the Alpine Pass Route (APR) – is a hiking trail of over 350km across Switzerland, crossing high mountain passes through the eastern Alps, the Bernese Oberland and the Vaudoise on the northern side of the main...
Article · 14 Apr 2023
The Kungsleden is as varied as the vast Arctic wilderness, traversing snow-topped mountain ranges, expansive open fell, verdant forests and crossing lakes both large and small. Lying mostly within the Arctic Circle, the 460km route can be walked in...
Article · 12 Apr 2023
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...
Focus · 29 Mar 2023
Navigation - it's the thing that gets us from A to B and it's important. This month, we've pulled together a selection of resources covering a variety of skills from using a compass to reading a map. Whether you're new to navigating or need to brush...
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 compass.
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. Based on many visits, Sean McBride tells you how to get there and how to climb it.
Article · 21 Jan 2023
Nike and Jacint spent some amazing weeks in Catalunya while researching for their Walking in Catalunya-Barcelona guidebook. They found diverse landscape with myriad trails and stunning views.
Article · 26 Nov 2022
Sam McGrady gives an honest account of crossing the Pyrenees on foot during June/July 2022, covering the why, when, what and how. She also gives some practical and useful tips for...
Feature · 7 Nov 2022
Der Traumpfad is a must-do trek for walkers looking for an epic trans-alpine adventure between Munich and Venice, combining challenging terrain, spectacular scenery and culture.
Article · 5 Nov 2022
Jon Halls walks you through the process of choosing footwear for your next adventure and finding the perfect fit
Article · 29 Oct 2022
Emma Sawyer quit her job and set off to walk the 500 mile Camino Del Norte – one of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes running through Northern Spain
Article · 22 Oct 2022
The tiny Balkan nation of Montenegro is making its mark on the tourist map, primarily for historic towns and epic mountain hiking. However, over just a few days Melissa Davies...
Article · 21 Oct 2022
Extremadura is one of the least-known regions of Spain and also one of the most untouched and unspoiled.
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...
Article · 24 Sept 2022
Don't let blisters ruin your Camino; follow Nicole Bukaty's top tips instead.
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...