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  1. Johnsee

    Camino del Norte. Start at Irun or St Sebastian?

    Hi Sara, imo you cant miss the views on the walk into San Sebastien, they are stunning!!!Even if San Sebastien is too commercial for you, you dont want to miss it! If you want a shorter walk on Day 1 get the Bus/train from Birritiz as far as Lezo. Dont miss out on walking through the...
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    Names of towns with loose dogs

    As we say in Ireland thats Bollox!!!! All dogs in the public space should be on leads or tied up...its called responsible dog ownership!
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    Norte or Frances?

    Would concur having just finished the first 150k of the the Camino del Norte from Irun to Bilbao, very scenic and beautiful but much more difficult during the first week (many steep ascents and descents). It can be very quiet, few pilgrims on the route so unless you stay in Albergues you wont...
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    Gernika to bilbao

    Thanks jim and ivar just wondering hiw long it would take ? Is it 30k or 35k....thanks john
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    Gernika to bilbao

    Currently on camino del norte some guide books say 30-35k to bilbao from Gernika, can anyone advise correct distance snd how long it took, what is the route like ie elevation, type of walking etc,,,,thank you
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    Solitude and safety on the del norte in Aug/Sep

    Starting the Camino del Norte mid September also from Irun will most likely cross paths along the way. Buen Camino!
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    warning to women travelling alone

    This post has been edited as it contains a link posted multiple times in the forum. Please do not duplicate posts or links unnecessarily
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    Routine police patrols along the Camino?

    Mounted police to patrol camino http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/11/mounted-police-patrol-spain-camino-de-santiago-security-fears
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    Camino del norte guidebook ?

    Hiya Try downloading this guide: http://tourism.euskadi.eus/contenidos/informacion/x65_folletos/en_x65/folletos/2011/santiago/Caminos%20del%20Norte%20INGLES.pdf
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    Route San Sebastian to Bilbao

    Hi DL,,,doing similar route in mid september with a friend of mine, might see you along the way..buen camino

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