Talk about a walk in the park!,,

Kennedy1

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• Mar 21, 2014

• #1

This would be an interesting walk for some daring pilgrims who wanted to start their Camino in Southern Spain.


http://www.amusingplanet.com/2012/03/el-caminito-del-rey-worlds-most.html?m=1

 

lynnejohn

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• Mar 21, 2014

• #2

Only my opinion: There's intrepid, and then there's stupid.

 

Tincatinker

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• Mar 21, 2014

• #3

Its an amazing place to visit and was, many years ago now, a fabulous hike. But it has deteriorated badly, and been damaged by abusive users in places. And there are still idiots every year who follow the advice of an early edition Rough Guide and use the rail tunnel for access.

 

Rebekah Scott

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #4

I understand the Camino del Rey is being reconditioned and made safe, and will open up for hikers sometime in 2015. As it is now, it is illegal to hike there. The Guardia Civil are known to hang out at the ends and arrest the survivors.

 

Stephen Nicholls

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #5

Rebekah Scott said:

I understand the Camino del Rey is being reconditioned and made safe, and will open up for hikers sometime in 2015. As it is now, it is illegal to hike there. The Guardia Civil are known to hang out at the ends and arrest the survivors.

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The Guardia Civil may give you a special "Credential" which will cost you money in the local court....
Just not safe at the moment ....

 

Anniesantiago

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #6

All I have to say is, "Holy SHIT!"

 

mspath

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #7

Wow!! And I thought the winding rickety walkway at the Ellora caves was rough. Camino del Rey wins the 'most nerve wracking' award.

MM

 

jpflavin1

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #8

I will save this walk for when the doctor tells me I have one months to live . Glad there are so many other Camino's to walk in the meantime.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

BeatriceKarjalainen

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #9

A colleague of mine did it last summer

 

LTfit

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #10

This video floated around on FB a few years ago: I see that there is an extended version which covers the entire walk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJjelhDdwV

 

CanPete

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #11

Maybe just bring a parachute ? I wonder how much weight that would add to my pack . . .?

 

marjm007

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• Mar 22, 2014

• #12

Ooh my goodness. That was scary. Well done. Definitely not a hike for Me!