I wish I could do Camino walks all year, but even walks in the early spring have lots of rain. Does anyone have suggestions for long-distance walks anywhere in the world from November to March where one can expect temperate weather? I’ve done a lot in Nepal.
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The Bibbilum track in West Australia is perfect. Google it. Start in Perth and walk to Albany. You can stay at my place for a few days before you set off
Gary Pinnegar
Exactly, it’s nothing like a walk in Spain, you need to carry all food and cooking equipment, and the only taxis are rescue helicoptersNew Zealand has fantastic tracks with HUTS! Hiking is called tramping in NZ btw.
The OP asked about long distance walks in general. He's been to Nepal so I don't think NZ will defeat him.Exactly, it’s nothing like a walk in Spain, you need to carry all food and cooking equipment, and the only taxis are rescue helicopters
Nepal also has porters and regular accommodation options. Nz is much more similar to the us through hikesThe OP asked about long distance walks in general. He's been to Nepal so I don't think NZ will defeat him.
I did it in April, which was not the winter, and the temps were fine. However, it rained a lot. Did you experience much rain in Jan-Feb?The Via de la Plata between Seville and Salamanca was wonderful weather this year in January and February. I would imagine that most Camino's starting in the south of Spain would be pretty good.
thanks...I got a couple of hours of rain the day after Seville, it soon passed. Very pleasant sunny days in Andalusia and Extremadura. It snowed about two days before the city of Salamanca, but at night time. Walking in the snow with the sun shining brightly was wonderful. However I stopped at Salamanca because I wanted heat, not snow, and much as I love solitude, two weeks of it was quite enough. Maybe I was very lucky.
See you on the road then Tom. I'll be the one huffing and puffing at a snails pace. But loving every minute!I live in Minnesota in the northern USA. I’m walking the Camino Frances in Feb and Mar of 2019. In checking the temps, it seems that the weather along the CF in Feb and Mar is like April here. Highs tend to be around 12c/54f and lows are just above freezing to slightly below. For me, that’s perfect walking weather.
Definitely heed the official advice. That is the height of summer and the temp can reach 40c. I live in Perth, quite near the beach and wouldn't go anywhere near the Bush in summer! Beautiful in the cooler months with all the flowers for sure thoughWould you recommend walking the Bibbulmun Track between November and March? I was considering doing so but was put off by the advice on the trail's official website: "It is strongly recommended that you do not carry out any extended walk between December and the start of March anywhere on the Track. " Do you think that it would be safe to disregard that and walk anyway? As a Scot more used to cold and damp than heat and drought I am far more worried about the latter.
I live in Minnesota in the northern USA. I’m walking the Camino Frances in Feb and Mar of 2019. In checking the temps, it seems that the weather along the CF in Feb and Mar is like April here. Highs tend to be around 12c/54f and lows are just above freezing to slightly below. For me, that’s perfect walking weather.
I’m steeling myself for the mud. The cold doesn’t worry me as much. I’ll have my trusty warm sleeping bag with me. I am hoping to have a marvelous experience.I walked Feb/Mar in 2014.
Prepare for mud and more mud, some cold albergues, a few warm pilgrims, and one heck of a good time.
You may also have to walk a few extra kilometers for an open albergue.
Buen camino.