Another grey start to the day, the last nights rain had ceased thankfully. I returned to the church to start the next stage and set my GPS on the go. I rejoined the towpath and followed it through the Lea Valley. Runners and the waterfowl were my company for the day. The peace and quietContinue reading “Walsingham Camino Day Two – Ware”
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Walsingham Camino Day One – Waltham Abbey
It was a fairly murky start to the day with the high rises obscured by the clouds. By 0730h I had begun my first steps on this pilgrimage. From the church of St. Magnus the Martyr, the route followed the Thames, skirting around the Tower of London, through wharfs that have now been converted intoContinue reading “Walsingham Camino Day One – Waltham Abbey”
The Eve of The Walsingham Way
I arrived in the big smoke with no hassle on the eve of my Walsingham Camino. By midday I had dumped my bag off at the hostel and left, with one goal. Get the three London cathedral stamps for my passport and the stamp from St Magnus the Martyr. The starting point for the pilgrimage.Continue reading “The Eve of The Walsingham Way”
The Walsingham Camino
I recently hosted a long distance walker Owen Charnley, who was on the home stretch of his epic journey, walking from Azerbaijan to Rochdale, raising money for Manchester homeless charities. He documented his journey on Instagram (@owen.charnley91 if you are interested in seeing his adventure). It was a fantastic evening hearing about his adventures andContinue reading “The Walsingham Camino”
The Sanabrés Video
I churned this one out quicker than expected. The lessons and tricks using the video software for the ‘Norte’ one, had come in handy! Stitching all the footage together was good fun, bringing back the experience of this solitary pilgrimage. It was a unique Camino, one that tested me in many ways I didn’t expectContinue reading “The Sanabrés Video”
Camino Sanabrés Day 13 – Santiago de Compostela
The plan was to arrive into Santiago on Saturday. I had to keep to the schedule to complete the Sanabrés within 14 days. I went ahead of my initial Camino companions at day 3 – perhaps I could have stuck with them? We had breakfast at 8am, hitting the road 30mins later. It was mostlyContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 13 – Santiago de Compostela”
Camino Sanabrés Day 12 – Ponte Ulla
A totally chilled out day ambling long. It should have been a 22km day but ended up a 30km. The latest start for this Camino. Matthew, Luis and I agreed to meet at the restaurant in A Laxe for breakfast at 8am. The plan was to get to Donelas, a short 22km away. The privateContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 12 – Ponte Ulla”
Camino Sanabrés Day 11 – A Laxe
Brucey bonus, I miscalculated. It was a 34km day! The route was an undulating mix of road and forest trails. I didn’t sleep so well last night, just couldn’t get comfortable. At 5.40am I decided to get up and go. I had done Most of my packing last night, so I could get away earlyContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 11 – A Laxe”
Camino Sanabrés Day 10 – Cea
It is so good to be back in the countryside, and finally get off the tarmac. Out the traps at 7am. The hard pavement was very unwelcoming for my feet. As normal, trying to find my way out of a city is always challenging. I relied on Gronze Maps heavily. After 2km I came toContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 10 – Cea”
Camino Sanabrés Day 9 – Ourense
Even though it was a short day, it felt like the toughest. I left just before 8am saying goodbye to Captain Pilgrim and getting a selfie with him. It was slightly misty, and the moisture in the air collected in my beard. The path started out on soft gravel but that soon turned to tarmac.Continue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 9 – Ourense”
Stu's Camino 