Before I went on my first pilgrimage I walked quite a bit. Whilst it wasn't the same as walking every single day for 7 - 8 hours with a pack it was enjoyable. Post first pilgrimage I not only wanted to walk more pilgrimage routes I also wanted to walk more at home.
For those in the UK these resources might be helpful. I am sure others will add to them hopefully from other countries too.
http://www.walkit.com
This site developed by a social entrepreneur now covers many cities in the UK and is constantly expanding. Simply type in where you are leaving from, where you want to get to and it will give you the best walking route - and tell you how long it will take and calories you will burn.
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/
With lots of information, membership etc.
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/
Long distance walkers association - I found them very helpful.
http://www.johnmerrillwalkguides.com/home.html
and John Merrils's site for lots of walks you may not even have heard of
Maybe we need to start a support group for the addicted?
"Hello my name's Johnnie and I'm a Walker!"
or maybe the forum is it!
Hasta pronto
For those in the UK these resources might be helpful. I am sure others will add to them hopefully from other countries too.
http://www.walkit.com
This site developed by a social entrepreneur now covers many cities in the UK and is constantly expanding. Simply type in where you are leaving from, where you want to get to and it will give you the best walking route - and tell you how long it will take and calories you will burn.
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/
With lots of information, membership etc.
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/
Long distance walkers association - I found them very helpful.
http://www.johnmerrillwalkguides.com/home.html
and John Merrils's site for lots of walks you may not even have heard of
Maybe we need to start a support group for the addicted?
"Hello my name's Johnnie and I'm a Walker!"
or maybe the forum is it!
Hasta pronto