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Setting off from Gijon on 18th April, should leave Ribadeo on the 24th. Hopefully into SdC on the 8th May.
Its my intention to upload each day's walk onto Wikiloc. Thanks for the help.
Chris.
Hi Jim, I've virtually got the walk planned and booked. Olivia in Viveiro has been very helpful. I have Wikiloks Premium but get no results found when I place jjimknol49 in the search filter. Am I putting the right code in?
Thanks, Chris
Thanks so much for this information, especially the Dave Whitson link. In fact, thanks to all who have supplied info and helped. The planning continues.
Chris.
Hi Jim. Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I've made a list of the sites you mentioned. The churches were already on it but I'll detour to the light houses. I think you must have taken the Cantabrico from Viveiro to Ortigeira rather than the RdM. I'll make sure I make time for that. I use...
Hi David, thanks for the link. Unfortunately my extremely limited Spanish doesn't stretch to translating this document and my limited IT skills can't discern a way to translate. The penny has just dropped who you are. More than happy to share travelling time if you are up for it. I'll message...
I’m looking for some help re the Ruta do Mar. Last year, 2022, I completed the Camino del Norte from Irun to Gijon. Next year, 2024, I hope to complete the second phase to SdC. Probably mid April to Mid May ish. Rather than walk the traditional, well-trodden routes, I’m looking to walk the CdN...
Thanks for the information. I'm hoping to walk this in April / May 2024. I'll add this to my "CdM research" file. Accommodation appears to be the main issue. Did you book ahead or wing it? The latter is my preferred way of walking.
In response to your original query I would definitely undertake the Zarautz to Deba section, but take the detour through the Basque Coast Geopark, famous for its geological Flysch deposits. One of the most stunning coastal scenes I have encountered. It's a long day with some tough ascents so...
Totally agree. I stayed in this albergue in early May. Yes, it is tired, cramped and good do with a spring clean. However, the hospitalero in place was extremely helpful and friendly. He provided us with fruit to eat on arrival and then did all our washing whilst we went out to find something to...
Apologies if this appears twice. I'm an IT luddite and don't think my first attempt went. Basically, walked Irun to Gijon 3 weeks ago. Accommodation issues in Deba, Gurnika and Ribadisella. Hopefully these might have been resolved by now. Just check before you walk to these places.
Top tip, take...
I loved the setting. The gate has 4 arches, 2 north south and 2 east west. It was an old Roman trading site. If required, the are toilets and a vending machine dispensing cold drinks if you turn right at the arch and walk through the remaining ruins. Shelter out of the sun for a food stop!
Like many on this thread I loved the VdlP. I walked it this time last year and will walk it again someday. One place I would recommend is make the effort to get to is Caparra, if just for the photo opportunity at the Caparra Arch. For me bypassing Caparra would be like bypassing the Cruz de...
You could try using the Wikilok app. My wife wanted to see where I had been when I walked the VdlP last year. Basically it tracks your walk for the day, save it and it is e mailed back to you. Then forward the e mail to said family member / friend etc. The only tricky part is remembering to turn...
Hi Annie,
apologies for the mistake. My computer keeps freezing and jumping so it can be a bit difficult to follow the flow. Time to invest in a new machine I think!
According to Gerald Kelly it is 12k from Carcaboso to Ventequemada, then 6k to Caparra, then 8km to the turn off to Asturias which...
Hi Karen,
I booked Embalse a couple of days before I started from Seville via Whattsapp. Now I would contact them 2 or 3 days before arriving at Embalse. A belt and braces job.
Re Capara, I set off from Carcaboso and walked directly to Caparra via Vente Quemada, then spent an hour or so at...
Hi Karen, I primarily used the Gerald Kelly 2018 edition which I found more than adequate. I would also visit a site Godelsalco.com which I found useful for planning and has a comprehensive list of accommodation ie albergues, hostels, hotels etc. I printed a list off as insurance but hardly ever...
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