Susan B Johnson
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- June (2016)
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Hello!
Next week I start my Camino! The first leg of the Camino is 18 miles, Ferrol to Pontedeume. I have the option of a taxi transfer the first 6 miles, which means my first day will be 12. I already am able to hike 10 miles in under 3 hours, so I wonder if hiking 12 that first day will not be much of a challenge. On the other hand, if the terrain is rough, perhaps it will be just right. I don't want to over-do it the first day out by hiking all 18.
I'm in good shape. I take about 3 strength and/or cardio classes at the gym each week. On my off days I bike or use the elliptical machine. I often bike 20+ miles.
Should I attempt 18 miles on the first day or take the 6 mile transfer at the beginning of the day?
Thanks for sharing your wisdom gained through your camino experience.
Susan
A warning here - if you take a taxi within the 100kms distance from Santiago you will disqualify yourself for the Compostela, unless the rules have just changed. Taking a taxi to Neda would be OK.(B) getting your taxi for the last 10 km or so from Fene, if you felt you needed it when you got there.
A warning here - if you take a taxi within the 100kms distance from Santiago you will disqualify yourself for the Compostela, unless the rules have just changed. Taking a taxi to Neda would be OK.
If arriving in time in Ferrol some folk start from the habour and either walk into town to their accomodation and then can start from there next morning, or walk to Narón/Neda and stop there for the night, then to Pontedeume next day. That worked for us.
Buen Camino to you all
Hola - I'm currently walking the Camino Ingles to update the guidebook. I will have a new edition ready shortly. In this edition I will include the alternative route which for sometime has been controversial. Pilgrims going to the Albergue at Neda or who wish to walk via Neda for food or accommodation should follow the waymarked route. The distance from Ferrol to Neda Albergue is 14 kms and a further 15kms to Pontedeume.
Those who wish to take the alternative route should turn Right at the church of San Julian de Xubia and follow the road slightly downhill. Shortly follow the path off to the Left which soon leads to a walk way which runs beneath and to the side of the railway line. This is perfectly safe, well constructed and frequently used by locals. Follow the walkway with excellent views of the estuary for just over 1km and come out at Neda railway station. Just before the station turn Left and the first Right to rejoin the waymarked route.
The distance between Ferrol and Pontedeume using the alternative route is 23kms.
Buen Camino
John
When do you set off? - we are starting on 12 Jun and thinking of starting from Neda if we have a late start - so will be in Pontedueme on the 12th in the evening. New Camino for us, but we have done some walking on the Frances. Trust it goes well for you
I will just miss you, as I don't start until June 14th.
John
Hi Jo Jo,John,
Any chance you are making GPS tracks for the route, especially the first and last days when apparently markings are a bit scarce?
Also, please check on the availability of blankets in the alburgues. We're walking October, and if they are not available, we'll have to carry sleeping bags.
Thanks,
Jo Jo
Hola - I'm currently walking the Camino Ingles to update the guidebook. I will have a new edition ready shortly. In this edition I will include the alternative route which for sometime has been controversial. Pilgrims going to the Albergue at Neda or who wish to walk via Neda for food or accommodation should follow the waymarked route. The distance from Ferrol to Neda Albergue is 14 kms and a further 15kms to Pontedeume.
Those who wish to take the alternative route should turn Right at the church of San Julian de Xubia and follow the road slightly downhill. Shortly follow the path off to the Left which soon leads to a walk way which runs beneath and to the side of the railway line. This is perfectly safe, well constructed and frequently used by locals. Follow the walkway with excellent views of the estuary for just over 1km and come out at Neda railway station. Just before the station turn Left and the first Right to rejoin the waymarked route.
The distance between Ferrol and Pontedeume using the alternative route is 23kms.
Buen Camino
John
Thank you. The weather is wonderful. In Betanzos tonight after a tough but lovely walk for my group. I really love the Ingles route.Buen Camino @miguel_gp ! Looking forward to your comments about the trip. Weather looks great for the week!
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