Article · 11 Mar 2025
Alternative trails for popular hiking routes
Looking for a fresh take on a classic hike? While trails like the Tour du Mont Blanc, West Highland Way, and Camino Portugués are deservedly popular, they’re not the only...
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Focus · 10 Dec 2024
Explore more, spend less: the best hiking trails for every budget
This month, Cicerone brings you the best budget-friendly hiking trails alongside ways to explore premium routes for less. Below, you'll find helpful articles packed with tips and...
Article · 20 Nov 2024
Discover the best budget-friendly trails
Some of the most breathtaking trails offer incredible adventures without stretching your wallet. Whether you're seeking the dramatic landscapes of Scotland, the sunlit shores of Spain, or the untamed wilderness of Eastern Europe, these four...
Article · 20 Nov 2024
Explore premium hiking spots for less
Premium hiking destinations don’t need to come with premium price tags. With a bit of forward planning, you can explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locations without overspending. Whether you’re admiring the serene lakes of the Lake...
Article · 5 Nov 2022
How to choose the correct footwear
Jon Halls walks you through the process of choosing footwear for your next adventure and finding the perfect fit
Article · 1 Oct 2022
What pilgrim trail should I do? The best pilgrimages and caminos in the world
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...
Focus · 13 Dec 2021
Kev Reynolds: Remembering the man with the world's best job
Fond memories of Kev Reynolds – writer, photographer, journalist, lecturer. An inspiration to many, and a wonderful friend. So many stories, here we have pulled together a few...
Article · 6 Nov 2021
Walking the Peaks of the Balkans trail: everything you need to know
The Peaks of the Balkans is a cross-border long-distance trail through Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo's spectacularly wild and rugged borderlands. Whilst the popularity of the...
Article · 4 Sept 2021
A spotlight on the Austrian Alpine Club
The Austrian Alpine Club (UK) is the British Section of the Österreichischer Alpenverein (ÖAV) which is the largest mountaineering club in Austria, with 599,000 members as of 2020. The closest translation of its name is the Austrian...
Article · 9 May 2021
How to get hill-fit and train for long-distance walking
Here are some top tips to build distance and strength to help you prepare your body for the hills, mountains and trails. If you're relatively new to walking, we hope that these...
Feature · 27 May 2020
How to write a guidebook: Jack or Jill of all trades – and master of... guidebook writing
Ronald Turnbull explains how writing is a rather small part of being a guidebook writer as well as dismissing once and for all some popular misconceptions about his chosen career.
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...