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18/06/2026

New this month: 👇

Discover the Two Moors Way, a 188km (117-mile) long-distance walk traversing the breadth of England’s southwest peninsula. Known as Devon’s Coast to Coast walk, this remarkable route combines the well-established path between Ivybridge and Lynmouth with the Erme–Plym Trail, beginning (or ending) at Wembury Bay on the dramatic South Devon coast.

Trekking in the Bernese Oberland brings together five outstanding multi-day treks in the Swiss Alps, offering over a month of walking in total. Routes range from classic circuits beneath the great north faces to quieter western ranges and remote high passes.

Experience the Lake District’s most rewarding mountain days with Best Walks in the Lake District, an inspirational, large-format collection of 50 outstanding walks across the region’s fells. From famous summits such as Scafell Pike and Helvellyn to quieter and lesser-known hills, each route offers a challenging and memorable day exploring the dramatic landscapes of the Lake District National Park.

Which one is calling your name?

Shop now: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/latest-guidebooks/?refer=fborganic

15/06/2026

The Dolomites are often cited as the most dramatic and beautiful mountains in the world, and the splendour of the scenery is undeniable. The explosive shapes of the peaks and ridgelines, the ever-changing colours of the rock, the stunning contrast between seasons — these are just some of the factors that make this UNESCO World Heritage range stand apart from its Alpine counterparts.

A via ferrata (literally "iron way") is a mountain route protected by a series of fixed steel cables, metal stemples (rungs), pegs, and ladders bolted to the rock. The cables allow climbers to progress through terrain that would otherwise require full rock climbing technique by clipping a specialised via ferrata lanyard to the wire as they climb. This makes dramatic mountain routes accessible to anyone with a reasonable level of fitness, a head for heights, and the right equipment.

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13/06/2026

Want to explore the Italian Dolomites but not sure where to start?

At Cicerone, we cover a range of activities, from long-distance routes such as the Alta Via 1 to adventurous Via Ferratas and even snowshoeing for the winter months. Each guidebook contains everything you need to plan and navigate your trip to the Dolomites.

Get 15% off all of these titles this month on the Cicerone outlet: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/outlet/?refer=fborganic

11/06/2026

Celebrate the launch of Best Walks in the Lake District: 50 Great Mountain Days with author Mark Richards and the BMC Lakes Area at a free illustrated evening talk in the heart of the Lake District.

Mark will be sharing the stories behind the book, what inspires him, what surprises him, and what keeps drawing him back to Lakeland year after year. Whether you're a seasoned fell walker or just starting to explore the mountains, this is a wonderful evening not to be missed.

Thursday 2nd July, doors open 6pm, Grasmere Village Hall. No BMC membership needed — just register online for your free ticket:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bmc-lakes-area-meeting-tickets-1990522723048

09/06/2026

⛰️ WIN a guided trek along the Alta Via 1 in the Italian Dolomites
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Mont Blanc Treks and Cicerone have teamed up to give one lucky adventurer eight days hiking through one of the world's most spectacular mountain landscapes.
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The prize includes:
→ A guided trek along the Alta Via 1 (9–18 September 2026)
→ Accommodation for 9 nights, breakfasts & evening meals
→ 8 days hiking with a UIMLA-qualified mountain guide
→ A copy of Cicerone's Alta Via 1 guidebook by Gillian Price
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Three runners-up will also each receive a copy of the guidebook.
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To enter, head to the Mont Blanc Treks website: https://www.montblanctreks.com/competitions/competition-2026

Competition closes at 9:00am (BST) on the 8th July 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.
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Please note: trip dates are not transferable.

05/06/2026

The Alta Via 1 is an 11-day, 115km high-level trekking route through the Dolomites of northeastern Italy, running from Lago di Braies in the north to La Pissa near Belluno in the south. Well waymarked and perfectly suited to first-time alpine trekkers, it is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful multi-day walks in the Alps.

Find out everything you need to know about the Alta Via 1: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/alta-via-1-dolomites-a-complete-planning-guide/?refer=fborganic

02/06/2026

There's still time to enter our giveaway with SloWays to be in with a chance of winning a 8-day hiking adventure in Italy's Prosecco Hills 🇮🇹

Rediscover the art of slow travel, embrace the timeless tradition of the Prosecco Route, and let this adventure inspire your next great walk. Don't miss your chance to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on foot.

Accommodation, breakfasts, luggage transport, your pilgrim passport, access to SloWays navigation app, basic insurance, 24/7 phone assistance AND the Walking in the Prosecco Hills Cicerone guidebook are all included in the prize!

To find out more and enter: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/win-an-8-day-hiking-adventure-in-the-prosecco-hills

28/05/2026

At 630 miles from Minehead to Poole Harbour, the South West Coast Path is one of Britain's finest long-distance walks, taking in some of the country's most dramatic coastline. You can experience Exmoor's rugged cliffs, the granite headlands of Cornwall, Land's End, the Lizard, Plymouth Sound, and the Jurassic Coast along the way.

Most people return to it over several years, tackling a week or long weekend at a time and working through sections gradually. The trail naturally divides into four distinct sections, each with its own character and taking around two weeks: Minehead to Padstow, Padstow to Land's End, Land's End to Plymouth, and Plymouth to Poole.

Find out more and begin planning your SWCP journey with the new edition of Cicerone's South West Coast Path by Paddy Dillon:

https://www.cicerone.co.uk/walking-the-south-west-coast-path

26/05/2026

We've got some fantastic new guidebooks now available on the Cicerone website!

For day walkers, there's a new instalment in our short walks series in the stunning Wye Valley. Home to Wales' book town, Hay-on-Wye, with ancient woodland, riverside meadows and walks perfect for all the family. For those with a head for heights, the Via Ferrata of the Italian Dolomites offers 77 routes to explore. Finally, for long-distance hikers, The Ridgeway and its Trail Map have been updated in a brand new edition.

Shop now on the Cicerone website: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/latest-guidebooks/?refer=fborganic

24/05/2026

Happy National Parks Day! 🏔️

To mark the very first UK National Parks Day, our authors, who know these landscapes best, are sharing what makes the UK's parks so special.

From Snowdonia's mountain walking to Northumberland's big northern skies, from Pembrokeshire's coastal paths to the vast Cairngorms, see what they said in the images below.

Which is your favourite national park? You can only pick one...

Campaign for National Parks

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