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    Accommodation June 2024; need to pre-book?

    Thank you. Did you hear of many people being stranded?
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    Accommodation June 2024; need to pre-book?

    Hello everyone. I know that pre-booking accommodation has been discussed many, many times, so apologies but I wanted to be quite specific. We are walking from Irún to Bilbao in the first week of June 2024 so no holidays to avoid and hopefully not quite peak season but could still be busy. I have...
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    Irún to Bilbao. How many walking days? Any unmissable experiences?

    Kaixo! I walked the Camino Francés a couple of years ago and had the time of my life. I have finally found time to return to the Camino, or at least a section of it, and decided to walk from Irún to Bilbao in June with some friends. I gather that this is one of the most spectacular weeks on any...
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    From Guernica to Bilbao

    Did you manage to do it? :)
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    Second Camino Left me feeling Unfulfilled

    I've only done one Camino but it's never been far from my mind. Thank you for sharing your experience.
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    Best shoes for Irún to Bilbao stretch; trail runners or walking boots?

    Apologies firstly because I know how much this debate comes up and I am certainly a trail runners advocate. However, I understand that Irún to Bilbao is one of the most physically demanding sections of any Camino route, with mud often being an obstacle. Planning on walking from Irún to Bilbao in...
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    Just how difficult is the Camino Norte ?

    Specifically, the first week from Irún to Bilbao is the toughest, right?
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    Best book for my friends who aren't familiar with the Camino?

    Hi all. It's my chance to pick for a Book Club with my friends next month. As it will mark a year since I did my first Camino, I am thinking about nominating a Camino memoir. Can anyone recommend one that would be appropriate for my friends who are largely uninformed about what the Camino is...
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    St James Way: Reading to Southampton

    I just finished yesterday this Way of St James / Camino Inglés, Reading to Southampton, so I thought I'd jump on this thread. Personally I had a great time re-living some of my Camino closer to home. However, I was lucky to have accommodation nearby and we stayed in Winchester one night. I...
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    St James Way: Reading to Southampton

    Thank you for your warning @Trishb . You were very fair in your judgement. I'll be walking this route over the bank holiday weekend and relieved to have accommodation locally.
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    Irún to Bilbao in March or October or wait for another window?

    Maybe you're right and I'm paying too much heed to online comments. Still, I would be interested to hear from others about whether they would have rather waited to do this stretch during the traditional season or just go with what I have.
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    Irún to Bilbao in March or October or wait for another window?

    Thanks for your message, namesake. I have actually heard a few mixed reports on this; some people have said it can actually make the experience quite dangerous.
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    Rideshare availability: San Sebastián to Bilbao (Camino del Norte)

    Lift sharing is very popular in Spain; have a look at BlaBlaCar. However, this tends to be greater distances. Is there any reason why she couldn't use public transport?
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    Irún to Bilbao in March or October or wait for another window?

    Hola a todos. I currently have two windows to do the Irún to Bilbao section of the Camino del Norte, in mid-March and mid-October with 7 walking days. It's a stretch that I really would like to do as I have friends in Bilbao. I've heard the weather can be pretty bad in both and it could be...
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    St James Way: Reading to Southampton

    @ficklefancyfree, what was your favourite section of the walk? :)
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    Cruz de Ferro - What is its history, and what happens to all those stones?

    It's partly because it's the highest point on the Camino Francés, right? But how long has humankind been able to measure altitude, does anyone know?
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    Hello From The UK

    Hi Binky. Planning on doing it in August. Buen Camino!
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    Beginning Camino Ingles in England

    https://lotuseaters.travel/2023/05/15/camino-ingles-reading-to-southampton/
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    Beginning Camino Ingles in England

    Yes, I was Umming and Ahhing about throwing in the towel with my job and setting off to do the Camino and then I saw one of the waymarkers and I really did think it was a sign!
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    Beginning Camino Ingles in England

    I'm sure I've seen it somewhere but would you be able to share your itinerary perhaps? :)

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