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We followed the solid line routes marked on the Gronze maps, with one exception - on the approach to Laredo, some of our group took the coastal route via Isequilla.
I used the All Trails app last year on the Norte between Bilbao and Santander. Yes the app had the features that I needed, but you also need to look at the track you plan to follow. The Norte has many options and variations where you can stay closer to the coast or stick to paved roads. I looked...
I walked this section last month (Mid May 2023). We stayed on the N-634 From Pontarron as far as Isequilla. This was a mixture of paths behind the barrier, or 1-2 m space between the white line and the barrier. While I have not walked it before, I got the impression that some work had been done...
We walked from Portugalete to Castro Urdiales last week 16 May 2023. After Crossing the green bridge at the end of the beach at La Arena, the path to go up the steps and around the headland was fenced off with a temporary diversion sign. It directed us to continue along the car park then up a...
These cattle were on the Camino Frances just before Ages (one day before Burgos) in June 2019. It was notable as they were the first cattle we had seen in over a week since Pamplona. They ignored us and kept munching. We stayed on the track through the field and were careful not to get between...
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