Cicerone
At Up and Under in Cardiff, UK, we offer a selection of Cicerone guidebooks, renowned for their detailed and reliable information for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're planning a local hike or an international trek, Cicerone's pocket-sized guides provide comprehensive route descriptions, clear maps, and expert advice to support your adventures.
Established in 1969, Cicerone Press has built a reputation as a leading publisher of guidebooks for walkers, climbers, trekkers, and cyclists. Based in Kendal, on the edge of England’s Lake District, their team produces nearly 400 titles covering destinations across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Each guide is meticulously crafted with input from experienced authors who are passionate about the regions they cover.
Why Choose Cicerone Guidebooks?
Comprehensive Coverage: From gentle countryside walks to challenging mountain treks, Cicerone offers guides for a wide range of activities and skill levels.
Expert Insights: Authored by seasoned outdoor experts, each guide provides valuable tips and local knowledge.
User-Friendly Format: Compact and portable, these guides are designed for ease of use on the trail.
Regular Updates: Cicerone continually updates their guides to reflect current route conditions and information.
Visit us at Up and Under in Cardiff to explore our selection of Cicerone guidebooks and find the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure.
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Walks and Climbs in The Pyrenees - Walks, Climbs and Multi-Day Treks
Guidebook to 170 selected walks, multi-day tours and moderate summit ascents in the Central and High Pyrenees of France, Spain and Andorra. Graded routes lasting from 1hr to 12 days explore this diverse mountain range. Includes Monte Perdido, Pic du Midi d'Ossau, Vignemale, Ordesa National Park and Gavarnie.
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Scotlands Mountain Ridges
A guidebook to the rich mix of summer scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering on Scotlands ridges, from the remote Cairngorms to the splendour of the Cuillin. With inspirational photographs, the guidebook is both a celebration of the landscape and a practical route guide.
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Walking The West Highland Way
Guidebook to walking the West Highland Way National Trail, a 95 mile Scottish long-distance route from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William, passing Loch Lomond and crossing Rannoch Moor. Suggested itineraries over 6 to 9 days. Includes accommodation guide and pull-out 1:25K OS map booklet.
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Lake District Winter Climbs
Lake District Winter Climbs is a new guide to winter climbing in the English Lake District. It is the definitive guide compiled by the Fell and Rock Club. Lake District Winter Climbs also includes sections on winter equipment, winter climbing and conservation, climbing walls, and accommodation and a first ascent list that includes masses of interesting historical research.
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Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 1 North, Central and East
Guidebook to via ferrata routes in the Italian Dolomites covering the northern, central and eastern regions, including Cortina, Fassa, Sesto, Canazei and Corvara, with advice on choosing the best base. Comprehensive route descriptions for 75 graded routes with maps, topos and stunning photography. Part of a 2-volume set.
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Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 2 Southern Dolomites, Brenta and Lake Garda
Guidebook to 77 via ferrata routes in the Italian Dolomites in the southern regions, Brenta and Garda. Part of a two-volume set of guides to the Dolomite via ferratas. There are graded routes covering 14 mountain groups including the Civetta, around Trento and the Adige valley, with guidance on the best base for each of the via ferrata routes.
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Walking In The Dolomites: 25 Multi-day routes in Italy's Dolomites
Guidebook to 25 multi day walks in the Dolomites mountains of northeast of Italy. The walks are mostly circular and 2 to 4 days long, and take in the Marmarole, Marmolada, Civet, Sella and Cortina Dolomites among others. Includes notes on accommodation, wildlife, transport, equipment, a glossary and other practical information.
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Trekking the GR20 Corsica The High Level Route
Guidebook to walking the GR20 through Corsica's high mountains. A challenging trail between Calenzana and Conca that includes hands-on scrambling, the 190km trek can be completed by fit walkers in about two weeks. The guidebook includes high and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs, and all you need to know for this tough route.
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The North Downs Way: A National Trail from Farnham to Dover
Guidebook to walking the North Downs Way National Trail, a 130 mile (208km) trail between Farnham and Dover, with an optional visit to Canterbury. Following the ancient Pilgrim's Way for much of the way, through pleasant countryside, this is one of the easier National Trails and the walk is described over 11 stages. With 1:25K OS map booklet.
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Climbing In The Moroccan Anti-Atlas - Tafroute and Jebel El Kest
Guidebook includes climbing routes on 25 immense crags on the south side of Morocco's Jebel el Kest, 120km south-east of Agadir, based from Tafroute.
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Scrambles in the Lake District Volume 1 Southern Lakes
This guide covers Langdale, Coniston, Duddon, Eskdale, Longsleddale and Kentmere in 120 routes, graded 1 to 4. It includes overview maps and sketch diagrams of the crags and routes, and information on the approach, character and grade of each scramble.
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Scrambles in the Lake District Volume 1 Northern Lakes
The 110 graded scramble routes in this guidebook cover the Lake District regions of Wasdale, Ennerdale and Buttermere, Borrowdale, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Mardale and Swindale. Scrambling (rougher walking routes where you'll need to use your hands) is becoming increasingly popular, and is a way of enjoying the wilder Lakeland.
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A Northern Coast to Coast Walk
This guidebook follows England's Coast to Coast walk, popularised by Wainwright, which runs from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay on Yorkshire's east coast.