It was the best night sleep I’ve had so far, no noise and we had bed sheets, so no sleeping bags! We woke up at 7am but it was closer to 9 when we finally left. It had rained during the night so the air was refreshed and cool; perfect walking weather. The route tookContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 5 – Puente la Reina to Estella”
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Camino Francés Day 4 – Pamplona to Puente la Reina
There was thunder and rain throughout the night. At 6 am the lights came on prompting everyone to get ready. I checked the weather forecast and at midday there was more thunderstorms. Today we will be reaching another iconic milestone, the ‘Alto de Pardon’. The problem is it sits on top of a hill. ThisContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 4 – Pamplona to Puente la Reina”
Camino Francés Day 2 – Roncevalles to Zubiri
I remembered the earplugs this time and used my snood as an eye mask. The only bathroom for two dorms was accessed through our dorm. Throughout the night the door to the hallway was in constant use, flooding light over us weary pilgrims. Just before 7, everyone was up packing their bags. All the activityContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 2 – Roncevalles to Zubiri”
Booked it, Packed it, Walking it.
It has been a long time coming, but at 1035hrs this morning, I boarded my Airfrance flight to Biarritz! The flights and change over in Paris was painless and all on time giving me 1.5 hours to catch the train. About 20 minutes from landing into Biarritz I caught my first glimpse of the PyreneesContinue reading “Booked it, Packed it, Walking it.”
So… The Camino
With all that we have been through since the beginning of 2020, I have been suppressing my excitement as September approaches; in 19 days time I plan to depart for France to begin my Camino. The trek has been rescheduled twice now due to the ‘Rona’ and being able to have a block of 6Continue reading “So… The Camino”
Castlerigg Stone Circle
After the energetic hiking over the central fells the day before, we opted for a gentle walk to the Castlerigg Stone Circle via the old railway line that once connected Keswick to Penrith. The starting point for the day was the old Keswick train station situated behind the swimming pool. The tracks have now beenContinue reading “Castlerigg Stone Circle”
Walla Crag to High Seat
The weather this weekend could not have been any better. Perfect for the beer festival, had it not been postponed. Knowing our luck it will be a mud bath next year! After spending Saturday catching up with some friends we hadn’t seen since before lockdown 1.0. We planned for a Sunday hike. After a lateContinue reading “Walla Crag to High Seat”
Emerging from Lockdown
The second lockdown imposed on us here in the UK over the winter period, has been arduous. It has heavily impeded our freedoms and our ability to get out rambling across the countryside; I narrowly avoided cabin fever! The beginning of May saw the easing of the restrictions and I took advantage of a week’sContinue reading “Emerging from Lockdown”
Hartington
It’s almost been four weeks since the end of my Scotland adventure and my feet are getting restless. I’ve been busy planning my next long distance walk, where currently the East Highland Way is starting to call me; my dad is also up for this, the WHW and the GGW didn’t put him off! IContinue reading “Hartington”
Stu's Camino 