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Thanks very much for this @oursonpolaire - much appreciated! I won't be able to do the entire route - I'll have about 14 days. Do you have any suggestions of a nice section to do in this time?
Thanks again!
I agreeI am very sensitive to this myself, and quite understand your reservations. The Norte offers variations. There will be very little in the way of sheer drops along the main path-- I think that the only exceptions might be the ascent after San Juan de Pasaja (avoidable by taking the streets to the left, then ascending on a paved street) and El Brusco, east of Noja, which would necessitate going by the road. O, and the bridge over the Eo before Ribadeo--- take a taxi.
Much of the del Norte is on country roads or tracks, and you would have few challenges.
Hi everyone
I was hoping those with experience of the Camino Norte might help -
I love hiking but have a fear of sheer drops and therefore find walking on narrow cliff paths challenging. Would those who have walked the Norte advise against it because of this? in general, what are the paths like on this route?
Many thanks
I did about two-thirds of the Norte on foot, the rest via bus or train because of poor weather. I too have the “unprotected edge” height issue and don’t remember anything that set it off - EXCEPT THAT BRIDGE - OMG!!! - THAT BRIDGE!!!!! There is a high fence on the traffic side, but the railing on the water side was TOO LOW and my phobia took right over. I was absolutely terrified, my knees were shaking and like jelly and I felt sick all over. It’s close to 0.40 mile long. FORTUNATELY no one else was on the bridge except for one bicycle that passed me going in my direction. I don’t know how long it took me to inch across as I had not looked at my watch when I started. I had to sit on the ground to regain my composure once I got across. TAKE A TAXI ACROSS! HIJACK A BOAT ACROSS!! SWIM ACROSS!!! Let a car hit you and TAKE AN AMBULANCE ACROSS!!!!
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I did about two-thirds of the Norte on foot, the rest via bus or train because of poor weather. I too have the “unprotected edge” height issue and don’t remember anything that set it off - EXCEPT THAT BRIDGE - OMG!!! - THAT BRIDGE!!!!! There is a high fence on the traffic side, but the railing on the water side was TOO LOW and my phobia took right over. I was absolutely terrified, my knees were shaking and like jelly and I felt sick all over. It’s close to 0.40 mile long. FORTUNATELY no one else was on the bridge except for one bicycle that passed me going in my direction. I don’t know how long it took me to inch across as I had not looked at my watch when I started. I had to sit on the ground to regain my composure once I got across. TAKE A TAXI ACROSS! HIJACK A BOAT ACROSS!! SWIM ACROSS!!! Let a car hit you and TAKE AN AMBULANCE ACROSS!!!!
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Nope, no sections like that that I can recall on the official Camino.For me it's more narrow paths alongside mountain edges / cliffs that I really can't handle. If you can remember any sections with these do let me know!!
Thanks very much for this @oursonpolaire - much appreciated! I won't be able to do the entire route - I'll have about 14 days. Do you have any suggestions of a nice section to do in this time?
Yes. Start in San Sebastian and walk for two weeks along the Norte. Beautiful iful
Thanks again!
That's so interesting. I was dreading this bridge because had heard it was scary but my husband and I didn't find it scary at all. Except my husband said he was afraid of dropping his phone because he was busy taking pictures.I did about two-thirds of the Norte on foot, the rest via bus or train because of poor weather. I too have the “unprotected edge” height issue and don’t remember anything that set it off - EXCEPT THAT BRIDGE - OMG!!! - THAT BRIDGE!!!!! There is a high fence on the traffic side, but the railing on the water side was TOO LOW and my phobia took right over. I was absolutely terrified, my knees were shaking and like jelly and I felt sick all over. It’s close to 0.40 mile long. FORTUNATELY no one else was on the bridge except for one bicycle that passed me going in my direction. I don’t know how long it took me to inch across as I had not looked at my watch when I started. I had to sit on the ground to regain my composure once I got across. TAKE A TAXI ACROSS! HIJACK A BOAT ACROSS!! SWIM ACROSS!!! Let a car hit you and TAKE AN AMBULANCE ACROSS!!!!
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El Brusco was amazing and you certainly had to pick your way up and down carefully. I was sure glad I had hiking poles. (I got down on my seat to do part of the downhill.) But it wasn't exactly scary. It's one of my nicest memories of the Norte. My forum photo (to the left) was taken on El Brusco.I am very sensitive to this myself, and quite understand your reservations. The Norte offers variations. There will be very little in the way of sheer drops along the main path-- I think that the only exceptions might be the ascent after San Juan de Pasaja (avoidable by taking the streets to the left, then ascending on a paved street) and El Brusco, east of Noja, which would necessitate going by the road. O, and the bridge over the Eo before Ribadeo--- take a taxi.
Much of the del Norte is on country roads or tracks, and you would have few challenges.
The del Norte is just so beautiful! Sure, you climb EVERY day and the views are worth it! The paths vary from rocky to almost paved but you are well protected from going over the edge! Enjoy!Hi everyone
I was hoping those with experience of the Camino Norte might help -
I love hiking but have a fear of sheer drops and therefore find walking on narrow cliff paths challenging. Would those who have walked the Norte advise against it because of this? in general, what are the paths like on this route?
Many thanks
That's so interesting. I was dreading this bridge because had heard it was scary but my husband and I didn't find it scary at all. Except my husband said he was afraid of dropping his phone because he was busy taking pictures.
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