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  1. WestKirsty

    Lebaniego (San Vicente to Espinama) + mountain add ons!

    There are plenty of options in the Picos! It depends on what you're looking for. We used this website for ideas on 3 routes that are quite often advertised (4, 7 or 9 days)...
  2. WestKirsty

    Lebaniego (San Vicente to Espinama) + mountain add ons!

    Anillo de Picos This final post is another option for those who really want to maximize their time in the Picos. If it's not appropriate to post here, moderators, I can delete it with apologies! This was a really amazing way to extend our mountain walking - 4 days on Caminos from the coast...
  3. WestKirsty

    Lebaniego (San Vicente to Espinama) + mountain add ons!

    I'm not sure if it's appropriate to post about the remainder of our trip as we were off the Camino but I wanted to share some options for those who want to spend more time in the Picos de Europa. It's probably my favourite part of Spain and I think it'd be worth making the most of your time...
  4. WestKirsty

    Lebaniego (San Vicente to Espinama) + mountain add ons!

    Hi again! I'm just back from an incredible 8 days on trails, mostly in wonderful mountains! I thought I'd add a couple of posts here to share info on the Lebaniego in June 2024 and then some information on how we extended our walk in the Picos de Europa, as others might be interested. Our...
  5. WestKirsty

    The REAL Camino Viejo - a new project for a Camino alternative.

    When I walked the Viejo last year I was mostly on a very well maintained/signed paths that were part of Spain's "Caminos Naturales". I've walked parts of a few of these and I think they are more geared for cyclists...I live in Spain and my cyclist friends are very familiar with this network of...
  6. WestKirsty

    Detailed Planning for Viejo/Olvidado from Pamplona

    Aww, thanks for this! I'll post a summary when I'm home as this is a quick Camino on route to walk one of the Anillo de Picos. Today was San Vicente to Lafuente, tomorrow to Potes, then Espinama and then we're off Caminos and on other routes. I'm so happy to be here 😃
  7. WestKirsty

    Detailed Planning for Viejo/Olvidado from Pamplona

    Yes, when I was there last year there is a big chain link fence going around the site but there is also big hole but not right at the church...just have to go a bit further like you're going to walk around it and it's there on the right. Very easy to get through last July. I took a pic of the...
  8. WestKirsty

    The REAL Camino Viejo - a new project for a Camino alternative.

    I don't know if natural bridge is the right word but it was marked on Mapy.cz as a path. Here are some photos from that point:
  9. WestKirsty

    The REAL Camino Viejo - a new project for a Camino alternative.

    The remains of the old bridge are still visible but there's a nice new red bridge to cross the river. However, last year the trail to get to it was roped off due to rock falls. Luckily, there's actually a natural bridge near there to get to the Sobron side and just requires a short time on the...
  10. WestKirsty

    How to explore Basque Coast (Bayonne, Anglet, Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, Hendaye stretch) before Irun?

    Those towns in the French Basque Country are lovely! I have walked Biarritz to St Jean de Luz on the Norte and it's a nice walk. I have also stayed in Bayonne for a few nights with day trips to Biarritz and St. Jean de Luz using public transport and that worked well too! The local buses can get...
  11. WestKirsty

    Avoiding the Larrabetzu-Lezama-Zamudio Slog

    Thanks for this! I walked this way a few days ago and it worked really well! It has been many years since I walked the official route but I still remember the slog along the road. This was a great way to get to the trails above Bilbao. I ended up following the route with blue and red paint for...
  12. WestKirsty

    Detailed Planning for Viejo/Olvidado from Pamplona

    I walked the Viejo/Olvidado last summer. From Miranda de Ebro to Aguilar de Campoo had me saying "wow" outloud, daily...if not several times per day! Canyons, great paths, wonderful villages, waterfalls, ancient roads, I could go on and on. I still think of that week regularly and hope to go...
  13. WestKirsty

    Dress Code (esp. Shoes) in Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian

    I haven't been to a Michelin restaurant in SS but have been to 2 in/near Bilbao. Both times I was surprised by how casual the other diners were dressed. I went for smart casual the first time then looked over and noticed the folks in the table next to us were in blue jeans, t-shirts and...
  14. WestKirsty

    Route from Bilbao to Burgos and its Name

    I haven't walked that way but seen that route on maps as well. I think it's the Camino del Valle de Mena: https://www.rayyrosa.com/camino-del-valle-de-mena The first day or two is the same as the Camino Olvidado and then the route heads south. Ive walked through some of that area on a different...
  15. WestKirsty

    Lightning

    I was caught out in a storm this past June on the Camino Viejo. There were storm warnings issued that day for later in the afternoon. I left early and my goal was to get to my destination before the storms set in. I wasn't fast enough! After coming through a canyon, I had no cell coverage and...
  16. WestKirsty

    Slow walkers on the Baztan in May 2024

    I walked the Baztan just a couple of weeks ago and it is a lovely route! I stayed at Andy's place in Espelette. You can contact him via these numbers/email: https://www.gronze.com/francia/pirineos-atlanticos/espelette/chambre-dhotes-andy-le-sauce of his website...
  17. WestKirsty

    Consulting the Forum Hive mind: which Camino in Dec

    I planned my accommodation ahead of time (about a week or so in advance) so had no issues. I posted about the walk here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/christmas-break-camino-invierno.78003/#post-1093101 I think I mentioned where I stayed most nights, if not, I'd be happy to...
  18. WestKirsty

    Consulting the Forum Hive mind: which Camino in Dec

    I walked the Invierno last December/January (over Christmas break) and really loved it! The poor weather some days actually added to the experience - the castle emerging from the clouds on day 1 is a wonderful memory. There were others on the trail at that time too, so very quiet but not alone...
  19. WestKirsty

    Following the GR123 on the Coast Between Gernika and Portugalete

    Thanks so much for this! I walked the Norte in 2016 and afterwards tried different day hikes to see if it would be possible to stay along the coast, as you've done here. I got close but between Bakio and Plentzia was stopped by a guard dog - tried twice to get past but couldn't and read that...
  20. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Allerano Boñar-Figaredo

    Thanks so much for these posts and the pics! It looks beautiful!

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