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Wherever you want to walk, trek, climb or cycle, Cicerone Press guidebooks are key to unlocking your next adventure. For over 50 years, we’ve been the gold standard in outdoor adventure, covering:
- Hiking and Trekking – from gentle countryside walks to high-mountain trails
- Cycling and Bikepacking – road cycling, gravel routes, and multi-day tours
- Climbing and Mountaineering – scrambles, via ferratas, and summit challenges
With over 400 pocket-sized guidebooks, each packed with:
- Detailed route descriptions – so you always know what’s ahead
- Clear maps and navigation tips – find your way with confidence
- Stunning photos – get inspired for your next adventure
- Expert advice – from seasoned outdoor writers and explorers
Whether you’re tackling Blencathra’s Sharp Edge in the Lake District, hiking the stunning GR10 mountain chain, embarking on a pilgrimage along the Camino Portugués, or exploring Italy’s magnificent Alta Via 1, or so much more, you can explore with confidence using Cicerone guidebooks.
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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 tips and training suggestions help make your holiday walks a pleasurable and pain-free experience. Even if you're more experienced we hope this article will provide other useful ideas.
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Starting in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, and ending in Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the 620km Portuguese Camino – ‘Caminho Português’ in Portuguese and ‘Camino Portugués’ in Spanish – has attracted pilgrims for many centuries. The route boasts stunning coastal views, vibrant cities, wonderful trails and friendly locals to keep you company along the way. Find out more about this incredible pilgrimage below.
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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.
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The Pyrenees, the mountain chain which forms the border between France and Spain, stretch over 400km from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, and at Pico Aneto (entirely within Spain) they reach their highest point at an ice-frosted 3404m. Grande Randonnées, or GR footpaths, are long-distance walking trails throughout Europe. The GR10 is a superb long-distance trail that runs across the entirety of the French side of the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to Mediterranean. Find out more about the GR10, with answers to FAQs and a summary of the 4 sections and 55 stages below!
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The West Highland Way is one of Scotland’s most iconic trails, but what if you could take your adventure even further? There’s plenty to discover beyond the main route, from mountain detours and side loops to extended multi-day journeys into remote landscapes. Stepping off the path offers new challenges, quieter surroundings, and a chance to explore exciting alternatives to the West Highland Way. Here's what you need to know.