Feature · 6 Apr 2019
Walking the Essex Way: from Epping to the coast
It’s a land of tranquil river valleys, ancient green lanes, an undiscovered coastline and some of the prettiest villages in the nation. It can only be, says author Peter Aylmer,...
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203 articles found
Feature · 27 Oct 2018
Walking among legends in Northern Ireland
A wise man once said you should never let the truth get in the way of a good story – and who should know better than those master storytellers the Irish. Cicerone’s Natalie...
Article · 17 Oct 2018
Welcome to the world of fastpacking
Lily Dyu explains the concept of this fast-growing niche in the trail running world.
Feature · 15 Sept 2018
Conquering my fear on the Aonach Eagach ridge
Alice Stearn decided to face her fear of scrambling by attempting to conquer the infamous Aonach Eagach ridge.
Article · 9 Sept 2018
An introduction to the Southern Upland Way (Scotland’s Coast to Coast Walk)
The Southern Upland Way has it all – elegant border towns, the Galloway hills and plenty of wild camping opportunities. If you choose this trail for your annual walking holiday...
Feature · 2 Sept 2018
Hiking the Great Glen Way: a perfect introduction to long-distance walking in the UK
Jonathan Cook hikes his first long-distance National Trail, The Great Glen Way, which runs from coast to coast in the Scottish Highlands. Along the way he samples some of the most...
Feature · 25 Aug 2018
Why cycling the Lôn Las Cymru should be on your to-do list
Richard Barrett thinks the Lôn Las Cymru long-distance cycle route should be on your bucket list, and here’s why.
Feature · 12 Aug 2018
How to go ultrarunning with your partner – Ben Nevis Ultra Recce
Cicerone’s Joe Williams and his partner Caroline Holmes did a long training run on the route of the Ben Nevis Ultra, Skyline Scotland’s new race. In poor weather and with some...
Article · 18 Jul 2018
In sunlight and in shadow: walking the Ridgeway long-distance trail
Nigel Kemp fulfils a long-held ambition to walk the Ridgeway long-distance trail from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon in this remote part of southern central England.
Article · 7 Jul 2018
Chalk hills and watermills along Hampshire's Test Way
Malcolm Leatherdale, author of the Cicerone guidebook to the Test Way, explores the River Test and its important economic history. He visits plenty of mills along the way,...
Feature · 13 May 2018
Valley deep, mountain high: A journey towards the International Mountain Leader Award
For those wishing to trek the world's mountains, the highest standard of leadership is the International Mountain Leader Award, which a number of Cicerone writers hold. Andy...
Feature · 21 Apr 2018
Winter climbing in Scotland - an Easter weekend report
Armed with a box of maps and guidebooks, Joe Williams and Caroline Holmes decided to head to the Scottish Highlands for the Easter long weekend. They managed to do the traverse of...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.