As has been stated, the Compostela is for those who arrive on foot, bicycle, or horseback to Santiago. But, you will have your credentials full of stamps that you get along the way, which in my opinion is a much better reminder of my journey.
If...
We did the C2C in 2018. I liked it much better than Hadrian’s Wall because of the variety of scenery and types of trails. Hadrian’s Wall was obviously better for the history. It was the first long distance walk I had ever done. Despite our...
A further thought if you decide to walk the C2C. 2 Ordnance Survey maps can be obtained through search sites although they are I think they are no longer published by OS. However, I expect that those who are more technically able than me can...
This is a good place to start for an overview:-
https://www.coasttocoast.uk/planning/
Happy to give you any help you need if you PM me.
The Cicerone Guidebooks are my normal "go to" guidebooks in the UK although I used the Henry Stedman guide...
In loving memory 🙏🏻🕯
On December 11th, from 11am, the former priest in O Cebreiro, Elías Valiña, will receive a tribute from the Pilgrim Reception Office, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of his death. During the event, a sculpture will...
This comes like this as default setting when the forum software is installed. I guess one of the reasons would be that a moderator might need to get in touch with a user to communicate any issues this user might have with the forum rules. Imagine...
I asked the tourist office for information about the statue of the pilgrim at the entrance to Carrión de los Condes. Here is their reply. auto-translated: "The Monument to the Pilgrims" is a sculpture that was made by Carlos Díez Galán in 2005...
The Camino Planner
As the click-clack of walking sticks fades here in Santiago, the tap-tap of my keyboard picks up with exciting changes planned for 2025.
Earlier this summer, we published the complete content of the Wise Pilgrim guides here...
Hello, friends. I enjoyed a rather rainy but still very beautiful Camino from Porto to Santiago from late September to early October this year. I have posted some of my photos if anyone cares to have a look. Buen Camino!
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