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We are working away in the background on trying to get an integrated transport system with taxis, trains, buses, flights and ferries. It is not easy, as Ivar knows, with so many operators. At least we have a bag transfer system now, and soon we hope to have lockers at the some of the stations...
I stayed in Finisterre some years ago, and enjoyed it, even though it was raining and foggy. I would say a couple of days is enough. You can find some very reasonable places in Madrid. I found a place for about paid 50 euros, with a kitchenette, bathroom and two bedrooms. I will see if I...
We have this same problem in Scotland. The NC500 is on roads but at least I have stopped them from referring to it as the North Highland Way. The North Highland Way is a walking, cycling and horse riding route with no public funding, while the NC500 received hundreds of thousands of public...
At the end of May 2024, I will be assisting Orcawatch, run by the Oceanwatchfoundation on their annual trip to the north of Scotland. We raise money for a number of charities over the year, and look forward to looking at the marine life on the north coast of Scotland, where the surfers often...
I have never surfed, but used to go windsurfing when I worked in Libya. There is a great book about an Irishman who escaped from Libya on his windsurfer.... wonderful.
We planned a pilgrimage to some of the churches in 2019 but never got round to writing them up. Churches and cathedrals visited were Kirkwall, Armagh, Lincoln and we even found one in Spain but not on the Caminos. I promise I will look it up and post here. We will be going to Lincoln in...
FriendsoftheNHW updated Friends of the North Highland Way with a new update entry:
We now joined the British Pilgrims route
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Some years ago, we floated the idea of the "Camino of St. Brian" and St. Brian Arrowsmith. It is no doubt accurate that he was not a pilgrim as we know them, but he has been accepted here, so we are delighted.
Scotland and Spain are culturally linked, and those links get stronger with the forthcoming International Womens Day on 8th March 2024 Global Climate Change week from 14-18 October 2024. We continue our research on the route of the Spanish Armada, and have found links in Aberdeenshire and Fife...
FriendsoftheNHW updated Friends of the North Highland Way with a new update entry:
Connections with Spain strengthen
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In February 2024, the North Highland Way achieved recognition from VisitScotland as a multi use route, so it is very high profile now. The Friends were delighted, and the developer is over the moon.
FriendsoftheNHW updated Friends of the North Highland Way with a new update entry:
National Tourism Board recognition
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Friends of the North Highland Way have an environmental remit, as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, sustainable travel at its best. Competa in the Axarquia was the first village to receive green accreditation through the Malaga Hills Boutique B&B. This was a big step for the village...
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