Tag Archives: Ruta de la Lana

A spectacular city in the rain

Posted on 19/04/2019 by magwood

Today is our mini-break. A day off planned so that we could explore this beautiful city. And we have explored, both after arriving yesterday and today – and every step in the lashing rain. “Cuenca is a city set in … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 12, Fuentes to Cuenca, 24 km

Posted on 18/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 244 m Elevation loss, 321 m Total distance, 351.5 km Daily average, 29.3 km We knew it was going to happen! I looked at every weather forecast hoping that at least one of them would … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 10, Campillo de Altobuey to Monteaguado de las Salinas, 36 km

Posted on 17/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 36 km Elevation gain, 408 m Elevation loss, 371 m Total distance, 303.5 km Daily average, 30.35 km Last night, just as we settled down with our shared blanket, the darkened room suddenly lit up, followed by an almighty … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 9, Villarta to Campillo de Altobuey, 32 km

Posted on 16/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 32 km Elevation gain, 394 m Elevation loss, 220 m Total distance 267.5 km Daily average, 29.7 km We had to wait until 21:00 for the restaurant to open last evening. I don’t think they get many customers asking … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 8, Casas Ibáñez to Villarta, 28.5 km

Posted on 14/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 28.5 km Elevation gain, 146 m Elevation loss, 83 m Total distance 235.5 km Daily average, 29.4 km Unfortunately the dining room at Hotel Aro’s was not open in time for us to partake of the included breakfast. We … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana – weekly round-up

Posted on 14/04/2019 by magwood

I’ve had a request from a friend (the sort that expects action 😉) to include a weekly summary map, showing all stages walked in that period. I’m not sure how many would be interested in this info, so please let … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 7, Alatoz to Casas Ibáñez, 32.5 km

Posted on 13/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 32.5 km Elevation gain, 298 m Elevation loss, 452 m Total distance 203 km Daily average, 29 km I am writing this in the absolute lap of luxury. But more of that later. The albergue last night had extremely … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 6, Alpera to Alatoz, 27 km

Posted on 12/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 27 km Elevation gain, 263 m Elevation loss, 245 m Total distance 170.5 km Daily average, 28.4 km Can I say a big thank you to all who are joining me on this adventure via my blog. And thanks … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 5, Almansa to Alpera , 26km

Posted on 11/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 26 km Elevation gain, 323 m Elevation loss,163 m Total distance 143.5 km Daily average, 28.7 km No wind, no rain…🎼 Well, there was a fresh breeze, but none of the high winds and blow-you-off-your-feet gusts that we have … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 4, Caudete to Almansa, 28.5 km

Posted on 10/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 28.5 km Elevation gain, 262 m Elevation loss,172 m Total distance 117.5 km Daily average, 29 km We leave at 07:00 in the dark and are instantly bombarded with a vicious bitter wind. Normally the weather doesn’t present it’s … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 3, Sax to Caudete , 32 km

Posted on 10/04/2019 by magwood

Distance 33km (which included wandering about town) Elevation gain, 169 m Elevation loss, 45 m Total distance, 89.1 km Daily average 29.8 km We wanted to leave this morning too early to partake of the breakfast included in the cost … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 2, Novelda to Sax, 26.5 km

Posted on 08/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 26.6 km Elevation gain, 337 m Elevation loss, 100 m We leave Novelda at 07:30. It doesn’t take long to get out of the town and we are immediately on a riverside track. Not quite as idyllic as it … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 1, Alicante to Novelda, 32 km

Posted on 08/04/2019 by magwood

How annoying! I wrote my blog last night but couldn’t post it due to no signal in the apartment, and this morning there it was, gone. So here goes again… Distance, 32 km Elevation gain, 463 m Elevation loss, 279 … Continue reading →

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Here we go again…

Posted on 06/04/2019 by magwood

Camino number seven is about to commence. I’ve spent the last couple of days enjoying the company of friends, both walking and socialising, and yesterday I finalised my camino packing and we set off for Málaga.  Before my 01:30 bus … Continue reading →

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2019 Camino

Posted on 07/03/2019 by magwood

The countdown has started!  One month from today I will step out on my seventh camino.  Or I should say, on the first of a trio of caminos.   Camino 1 – Ruta de la Lana (the wool route) (27 … Continue reading →

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