GoBird said:We had a great time on the Camino recently and came home planning the next hiking trip. Though not a pilgrimage, can anyone give insight on the Coast to Coast walk as compared to the Camino? Many thanks!
Walked the C2C back in 2013. Fantastic walk. I've done quite a few long distance walking before this. Was Hubbies first long distance walk. He coped well. I don't think it was as hard as say the Del Norte but it was challenging in the first few days going over the lakes districts. We went in May and rained every day except one. We didn't mind as it is the UK and it rains. So we were prepared and expected it. Loads of mud through the fields. Those beautiful green fields look lovely but when you walk through them you can be knee high in mud. Met quite a few people along the way. More expensive to do than a pilgrimage as you stay in B&Bs. Can get your luggage transported. Very scenic and rewarding walk. Well worth doing. Good luck and enjoy.
Yes we talked about going back one day to do that one. This year we are off to do the Via Francigena through Italy. There are just so many hikes to do and not enough time or money.now the pennine way that a hike.
Is anyone familiar with any pilgrim-type trails in Scotland? After the Camino this year, I would like to plan a coast to coast walk in the land of my ancestors; something like Aberdeen on the east coast to Balquidhar (sp?) on the west coast….I think it would be important to understand that most walks in the UK are about getting out of the town and enjoying nature. Paths will take you high into the hills to spectacular places away from civilization where possible.
In contrast, the Camino is about walking from church to church. It cannot avoid crossing mountain ranges, but certainly doesn't seek out the more remote and rugged pathways I would expect the Coast to Coast walk to use.
You might find the Scottish Churches Trust Pilgrim Journeys site useful.Is anyone familiar with any pilgrim-type trails in Scotland? After the Camino this year, I would like to plan a coast to coast walk in the land of my ancestors; something like Aberdeen on the east coast to Balquidhar (sp?) on the west coast….
It definitely looks like it will be helpful. Thanks so much.You might find the Scottish Churches Trust Pilgrim Journeys site useful.
I took a look at those and was surprised to find that the "walking paths" are only tiny sections of the journeys. Do they just not allow any walking on the road there? I would think a person could walk across the Isle of Lewis, or Skye...You might find the Scottish Churches Trust Pilgrim Journeys site useful.
Yes, I later found this out as well. I am not interested in this kind of walk. I think there must be a way to do it solo, so I'm going to do a bit more research through a friend in Edinburgh. Because this is a travel company, there are other factors I'm sure.I took a look at those and was surprised to find that the "walking paths" are only tiny sections of the journeys. Do they just not allow any walking on the road there? I would think a person could walk across the Isle of Lewis, or Skye...