Gerry Callaghan
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2015 Cycled from Clonmacnoise in Ireland, France, Camino Frances, Camino Finisterre.
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Since so much of that Camino is by road, I can't imagine it would be that difficult. And no, on that route there isn't much that points to Santiago, just to the nest town or city.For the trip home I'll follow the Camino del Norte in reverse to Santander, take the ferry to Plymouth and come home via Bristol, Cardiff and Fishguard to Rosslare!)
Hola Gerry,Hi Gerry, just one tip I can give you is for the home leg in Devon. I think the boat docks at around 4ish at Plymouth. About 25 miles away is Buckfast Abbey, if you contact them in advance they might let you stay there, its on your way to Bristol.
In April/May 2015 I'll be cycling various caminos. From Clonmacnoise, in the Irish midlands, to Cork, ferry to Roscoff, down the west coast of France, then Camino Frances to Santiago de Compostello.
For the trip home I'll follow the Camino del Norte in reverse to Santander, take the ferry to Plymouth and come home via Bristol, Cardiff and Fishguard to Rosslare.
There are fewer auberges on Del Norte, but having greater distances between them is not a great difficulty to a cyclist. I appreciate that the signage on Del Norte will be a bit sparse, everything points towards Santiago de Compostello and nothing points away from it!
Has anyone done it or have any wonderful thoughts or suggestions on the trip? (The Camino provides but only if you ask!)
Hola Gerry,
If you let them know that you are a returning pilgrim you might be given a room in the abbey rather than the guest-house. Terry was there on his way to Plymouth and Santiago in 2009 and had a very warm welcome. If you would like more details (contact etc) then PM @TerryB .
Many people in today’s world feel the need to “get away from it all”. Work, stress, feverish activity to make ends meet and keep others happy: it’s not unusual for this to be a description of our daily existence. And when we are too busy, we often let our spiritual life suffer: we find that we do not devote enough time to prayer, the reading of the Scriptures. We neglect our friendship with the Lord.Buckfast Abbey
In the same way, women and men are welcomed, either singly or as couples or larger groups, in Southgate, an ancient building close to the monastery which was completely renovated for use as a guest house in 1992. This renovation enabled some provision to be made for the accommodation of wheelchair users.women can stay
Many thanks for the invitation but this time I'll be cycling down the west coast of France. Reims is a bit off my road! Maybe next year!Reims
Hi Gerry (and all pilgrims),
I'm considering a similar cycle route to yourself, albeit a truncated one, as I live near Plymouth.. So it'd be Plymouth - Roscoff by ferry, then by bicycle from Roscoff - Santiago picking up route Frances at first opportunity then Santiago to Santander by route Norte and on the ferry back to Plymouth.
I'm wondering how long this part of your journey took you, and how you found the going? I've got a road/touring bike. Any advice, insights and links to online stuff you found useful would be most gratefully received.
Warm regards,
Jason
Hi Jason,
Alsa bus is fine but they insist that you take the front wheel off your bike and package it for transport. It's an additional 10 EUR for the bike.
They will sell you a good quality bike bag for 12 EUR so you don't have to bring one with you. I don't know how they will respond to having a BOB trailer, they might charge you for two bikes!
I'll pm you my email address if you want to chat
Hi Gerry - I wonder if you can share your experience walking the Camino del Norte in reverse - specifically Santander > Bilbao, was it easy enough to navigate? And, enjoyable?In April/May 2015 I'll be cycling various caminos. From Clonmacnoise, in the Irish midlands, to Cork, ferry to Roscoff, down the west coast of France, then Camino Frances to Santiago de Compostello.
For the trip home I'll follow the Camino del Norte in reverse to Santander, take the ferry to Plymouth and come home via Bristol, Cardiff and Fishguard to Rosslare.
There are fewer auberges on Del Norte, but having greater distances between them is not a great difficulty to a cyclist. I appreciate that the signage on Del Norte will be a bit sparse, everything points towards Santiago de Compostello and nothing points away from it!
Has anyone done it or have any wonderful thoughts or suggestions on the trip? (The Camino provides but only if you ask!)
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