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  1. J

    Trouble deciding route

    Hi All, I have all of september this year to walk (and a little in August if needed), originally I wanted the Frances route but it sounds as though it will be crazy busy. Many people have mentioned the north but it seems to get such mixed reviews. I do enjoy the sea but also like forests etc etc...
  2. J

    Good shoe shop uk?

    Hi, can anybody recommend a walking shoe shop in the UK that holds a good stock of new balance,Salamon and Lowa shoes ???? I live in the midlands but prepared to travel Also ref newbalance can anyone recommend any particular designs, the 955 look quite good on their website but open to...
  3. J

    September or October

    Hi, Looking forward to El Camino this year and was just wondering if anyone has a view on which would be the nicest month to do the majority of the walk in( at present i think it will be the Frances route but this may change to include some of the North? I think i have ruled out August due to...
  4. J

    Walkies anyone?

    Hi, i have just started some last minute training for a El Camino attempt sometime towards the end of the summer. Just a quick shout out to anyone who might fancy meeting up for some practice walkies?? I am based in the midlands Uk not far from the Peak district but I am flexible. Anybody super...
  5. J

    The open heart surgery

    Hi to anyone who finds themselves reading this, I have really enjoyed this forum and there are obviously some wonderful people drawn to it. So firstly thanks Ivar ! Well the purpose of this post is to perhaps offer a place where people already drawn to the Camino and this site can discuss...
  6. J

    xtra precautions for this year?

    Hi All, I was just wondering whether or not I should consider taking a bivi (ultra lite tent) and mat in september if all the accommodation will be taken. There was some mention of school halls etc being used to cope with increased demand this year. Any opinions? Maybe just the mat? Thx Jason
  7. J

    Nordic Walking

    Hi All, I have a few months to prepare for the camino and recently I can across the concept of Nordic walking. It essentially like cross country skiing without skis or snow! Apparently you need special poles and a bit of training. I have a bad knee and ankle and the guy who is promoting it in...
  8. J

    Considering the plunge!

    Hi All, I have rather unexpectedly ended up with quite a bit of time on my hands in August/September/October. I am very tempted by the Camino, my reservations are 1) I do not speak Spanish 2) I am not fit and carry a couple of half decent knee injuries 3) I have no specific reason for doing it...

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