Saturday 22nd April 2023 Distance 12.7km (7.9 ml). Total Elevation 360m (1181 ft) Zubiri – Zabaldika People in the dormitory began moving around by 5.30. I quickly got dressed and found a quiet spot in the lounge downstairs to say…
Friday 21st April 2023 Distance 21.9km (13.6 ml). Total Ascent 250m (820 ft) Roncesvalles – Zubiri The guidebook gives the impression that in contrast to yesterday today was downhill all the way. I didn’t feel quite like that though, but…
Thursday 20th April 2023 Distance 25.1 km (15.6 ml). Total Ascent 1390m (4560 ft) Saint Jean Pied de Port – Roncesvalles After an OK but disturbed night I was up as soon as possible ready for breakfast at 6.00am. I…
I seem to be unable to relax when travelling. I suppose I was excited and a little bit anxious too as I was beginning my final day before starting to actually walk. I had loads of time after waking up…
Over the last few weeks my church has been advertising an Alpha Course which begins this week. On the face of it a good thing and for most people a positive step towards a deeper faith in God. I however…
An unexpected change in my life occurred in 2022, Walking became intertwined with pilgrimage. I had been living quite contentedly without faith for over twenty years and I had no plans to change that. I had also made walking the…
I am just remembering now that one of my favourite books as a child was a Sunday School Prize, Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan – I am not sure why. I loved the idea of the pilgrim’s journey his adventures…
Day Five - St Cuthbert's Way
I woke up on my final day's walking to thick fog. I had pitched my tent so I cpild get up in the morning and look out across the sea to Holy Island and I couldn't see a thing.
Day 4 – St Cuthbert’s Way
Once again I woke up with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and purpose. I only had one more full day to go and I wasn’t far from the coast wasn’t I?
Day 3 – St Cuthberts Way
It’s amazing what a good nights sleep will do. I felt much better though I was beginning to think that yesterday’s struggles might be more than the heat and the weight of my backpack.
Day Two – St Cuthberts Way
The day dawned fine with mist quickly disappearing and leaving only dew soaked grass in the early sunshine. I wanted to be up and away at six thirty as I knew I had one of my longest days today.
Day One - St Cuthberts Way
This first day was full of hope, expectation and awesome views as well as a very steep climb to start off the walk
