Tag Archives: long distance hiking

Camino Torres, stage 5, Ciudad Rodrigo to Aldea del Obispo 32 km

Posted on 23/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 32 km Elevation gain 425 m Elevation loss 385 m Total distance from Almería 977 km We leave this charming walled city via the Roman bridge, meeting up with Aurelio along the way. 2.5 km from the city … Continue reading →

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Camino Torres, stage 2, Robliza de Cojos to San Muñoz 20.5 km

Posted on 20/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 20.5 kM Elevation gain 106 m Elevation loss 140 m Total distance from Almería 891.5 km We were treated to a rather lovely sunset last night and this morning the sunrise was quite spectacular. It was rather cold … Continue reading →

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Camino Torres, stage 1 Salamanca to Robliza de Cojos 31 km

Posted on 19/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 31 km Elevation gain 233 m Elevation loss 195 m Total distance from Almería 871 km The rain that was forecast for our day off on Friday hardly materialised – just a few drops in the evening. We … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe VdlP, stage 34 Pedrosillo de los Aires to Salamanca 31 km

Posted on 18/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 31 km Elevation gain 260 m Elevation loss 443m Total distance from Almería 840 km I didn’t make many notes today so this post will be a bit sketchy. But firstly, I’d like to say that I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe VdlP, stage 33 Valverde de Valdelacasa to Pedrosillo de los Aires 31 km

Posted on 17/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 31 km Elevation gain 487 m Elevation loss 320 m Total distance from Almería 809 km We slept well and woke quite late this morning but still managed to leave by 07:30. There is a bitter, biting, gusty … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe VdlP, stage 32 Aldeanueva del Camino to Valverde de Valdelacasa 31.5 km

Posted on 15/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 31.5 km Elevation gain 591 m Elevation loss 303 m Total distance from Almería 778 km There won’t be many words today. This is a stage I have already covered back in 2015 when I walked from Málaga. … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe por Trujillo stage 31, Plasencia to Aldeanueva del Camino 35 km

Posted on 15/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 35 km Elevation gain 551 m Elevation loss 367 m Total distance from Almería 746.5 km I felt very sluggish this morning as I walked the three km out of Plasencia. I haven’t eaten that well the last … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe por Trujillo, stage 30 Camping Monfragüe to Plasencia 12.5 km

Posted on 13/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 12.5 km Elevation gain 109 m Elevation loss 170 m Total distance from Almería 711.5 km Apologies for the tardy posting of yesterday’s blog, but there was almost no phone signal at Camping Monfragüe and wifi didn’t extend … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe por Trujillo, stage 29 Torrejon el Rubio to Camping Monfragüe 28 km

Posted on 13/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 28 km Elevation gain 650 m Elevation loss 549 m Total distance from Almería 699 km We wanted to get away from asphalt today and we have certainly done that! We leave before seven and are almost immediately … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe por Trujillo, stage 28 Aldea del Obispo to Torrejon el Rubio 28 km

Posted on 11/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 28 km Elevation gain 180 m Elevation loss 316 m Total distance from Almería 671 km As we left our accommodation and retraced our steps towards the EX-208 we walked towards the sunrise – most unusual on the … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe por Trujillo, stage 27 Trujillo to Aldea del Obispo 14km

Posted on 10/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 14 km Elevation gain 36 m Elevation loss 144 m Total distance from Almería 643 km We left Trujillo almost as quickly as we entered – through a residential area and onto the EX-208, a road with adequate … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe por Trujillo, stage 25/26 Rena to Trujillo 50 km

Posted on 09/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 50 km by bus Elevation gain ? m Elevation loss ? m Total distance from Almería 629 km I have now missed 75 km of the above total So we jumped on the bus at Villanueva de la … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe stage 23, Castuera to Magacela 35 km

Posted on 06/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 35 km Elevation gain 325 m Elevation loss 461 m Total distance from Almería 579 km Today marks the parting of the ways. Marilyn and I are walking a longer stage to prepare for our new direction. We … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe stage 22, Monterrubio de la Serena to Castuera 19 km

Posted on 05/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 19 km Elevation gain 123 m Elevation loss 166 m Total distance from Almería 544 km To have a private room with all the facilities of a well planned albergue is indeed a privilege. Normally in private accommodation … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe stage 21, Hinojosa del Duque to Monterrubio de la Serena 32 km

Posted on 04/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 32 km Elevation gain 260 m Elevation loss 258 m Total distance from Almería 525 km Of course I was carrying extra weight by way of my food stash. I reluctantly left behind half a pack of quinoa … Continue reading →

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