Category Archives: Camino de Santiago de Compostela

Camino del Norte, San Vicente de la Barquera to Pendueles 26 km

Posted on 12/05/2022 by magwood

I forgot to start recording today’s walk, so have included the route I recorded in 2016 plus today’s version which varies slightly at the end. I now have a matching pair of blisters at the lower edge of each heel. … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Santillana del Mar to San Vicente de la Barquera 35.8 km

Posted on 11/05/2022 by magwood

Another dull and slightly foggy day has dawned. Apart from a short track after leaving Santillana I suspect that the whole of today’s walk will be on the road, although most of it on country lanes through beautiful scenery. Our … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Soto de La Marina to Santillana del Mar 20 km

Posted on 10/05/2022 by magwood

Well, this isn’t what we’re used to! We leave the cabin under a misty sky and quite a strong wind. This is the sort of weather when I would have thought it doesn’t make much sense to walk along the … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Santander to Soto de La Marina 21 km

Posted on 09/05/2022 by magwood

So today we start with the coastal option from Santander. The track that I have downloaded directs us along a busy road mostly right next to the coastline. However we opted to take a slightly more scenic route for a … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Güemes to Santander 20 km

Posted on 08/05/2022 by magwood

Total distance walked 15 km, + 5 km ferry trip There were more than 50 people at the albergue last night. The very welcoming voluntary hospitaleros at Güemes provide lunch for any pilgrims who arrive in time, and also serve … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Santoña to Güemes 24 km

Posted on 07/05/2022 by magwood

Accumulated elevation gain 359 m Accumulated elevation loss 255 m Another clear and sunny, blue sky day. After leaving Santoña there is an approximate 3 km walk to the headland that rises steeply between two beaches. There is a very … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Islares to Santoña 22.5 km

Posted on 06/05/2022 by magwood

Scan code or use this link Accumulated elevation gain 342 m Accumulated elevation loss 353 m The problem with staying in a tent, I discovered, is that slightly wet washing hung inside will end up slightly wetter than it started! … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Pobeña to Islares 27 km

Posted on 05/05/2022 by magwood

The above shows the ‘official’ route that I walked back in 2016, and below is the route that I took this year. Scan the code or use this link Accumulated elevation gain 494 m Accumulated elevation loss 510 m Oh … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Bilbao to Pobeña 27 km

Posted on 04/05/2022 by magwood

  I’m trying something new.  This QR code should take anyone interested to the Wikiloc route that I recorded this morning. You can also access the track via this link Accumulated elevation gain 168m Accumulated elevation loss 173m I met with … Continue reading →

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Let the new adventure begin!

Posted on 04/05/2022 by magwood

I’ve just taken off on my flight to Bilbao and finally I feel excitement instead of slight anxiety about this trip. To be honest I’ve been happy not going anywhere in recent times and could very easily have not made … Continue reading →

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The boots dilemma has concluded

Posted on 30/04/2022 by magwood

…in a very inconclusive way!  Having tried on dozens of walking shoes/boots in tens of different shops, ordered six pairs from Amazon and several more from other online outlets, I have now officially given up and admitted defeat. I’ve ruined … Continue reading →

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It’s been so long…

Posted on 19/04/2022 by magwood

…so long that I’ve forgotten how to blog! My last post was sent out on 12 March 2020. I’ve occasionally thought about posting in the meantime but haven’t really had very much to say. Fortunately the pandemic hasn’t been too … Continue reading →

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To camino, or not to camino, that is the question…

Posted on 12/03/2020 by magwood

A few days ago a camino friend (hello Margaret) asked me for my thoughts on travelling to Spain to walk the camino this year. In a nutshell, I am pretty sure it’s not going to happen. I have actually anticipated … Continue reading →

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Thanks Mum…

Posted on 20/02/2020 by magwood

I have many, many things to thank my old Mum for, but one of the most important for me is that she passed on her passion and ability to be creative, to be practical and to make things. She was … Continue reading →

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What do you do when…

Posted on 28/01/2020 by magwood

I read a very interesting discussion on the pilgrim forum today, originally instigated by my blogging (and Camino Mozárabe) pal Clare. You can find her blog here. The title is ‘What do you do when you cannot walk anymore?’ check … Continue reading →

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