We have arrived back in Burgos to start the second stage of our Camino Francés. In 2023 we walked from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Burgos, a distance of around 300 km. This year we recommence our Camino from Burgos with a further 300 km in prospect. In 2025 we plan to …
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Plans and reflections
Walking plans We have walked 302 km in the last fortnight. That’s a similar distance between London and Manchester. We’ve walked up to 1,440 metres which is 100 m higher than Ben Nevis. Our total ascent was 5,500 m compared to Everest at 8,300 m. Our Credenciales have been pleasingly stamped. May has been a …
Arrival in Burgos
302 km of walking and we’ve arrived in Burgos at the end of this stage. Today’s walk was shorter at 20 km with an ascent at the start of the day. But with tired legs after yesterday’s epic and it being the fifth day of walking our legs felt decidedly tired. It was good to …
A long day to Atapeurca
It was a long walk today of 31 km and 500 m of ascent. We topped out at 1,160 m. For comparison Yr Wyddfa is 1,085 m and Scafell Pike is 978 m. It was a bit daunting as we looked up at the ridge we had to get over but fortunately it wasn’t too …
Onwards to Belorado
Last evening we very much enjoyed a visit to the cathedral in Santo Domingo de la Calzada. It was a beautiful medieval building which has been updated most sympathetically. For the first time we saw modern stain glass in an old building which was very effective. In the crypt there were marvellous, modern mosaics. Off …
Across the fields of Rioja
We made our way today from Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The vineyards in the red sandstone earth were a delight as was their produce last evening. A shorter walk of 22 km today but it felt much the same. A bit of residual tiredness I suspect. Although only a small town nowadays, …
To Nájera
Our walk today was the longest so far on this journey at 29 km and included an ascent of 400 m. We are gradually gaining height over the next few days as we skirt the high mountains to the south which go over 2,000 m. The church in Navarrete was stupendous with an amazing reredos. …
Rest day in Logroño
We’ve now walked 166 km in the last seven walking days. It doesn’t look too far on the map but Spain is a large country. We’ve needed the rest day. We’re now anticipating our next five days to Burgos with a couple of 30 km days. It seems strange we’ll be back in England in …
Los Arcos to Logroño
Last evening after I had posted yesterday’s blog we visited the parish church which was amazing. The reredos at the front and at the side chapels were monumental. The lantern at the top brought in the light beautifully. Through a side door were beautiful cloisters. Up on the gallery was a collection of Gregorian chant …
On to Los Arcos
Our day timings are set by the time our two suitcases need to be at the hotel reception which is always 8 o’clock. We have enjoyed our daily walks with lighter loads rather than having to carry everything. Breakfast is usually available from 7:00. After this we’re normally on the road about 8:15. Typically we …
Julian and Beryl's camino 