Difficulty: Moderate, hard in places Distance: 26km Elevation gained: 823 meters Elevation lost: 820 meters What a beautiful start to the Camino del Norte and boy have…… Read more “CAMINO DEL NORTE Stage 1: Irun-San Sebastian”
Author: Tamar Grace
I am named after the river that divides Cornwall and Devon in England. I lived in Cornwall my whole life untill I moved to The Basque Country, North Spain in 2017. I feel blessed to know 2 such magical places with deep history and rich land so well. I have always studied botany and traded as a gardener aswell as having a strong appetite for hiking adventures and walking.
Processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa)
So these little babies are equally as interesting as they are dangerous. ****NO TOCAR**** ****DO NOT TOUCH**** They are named after their travelling habits as they follow…… Read more “Processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa)”
Urkulu: A nature reserve and lake in the heart of the Basque Country
This nature reserve with a huge lake is a little gem in the province of Gipuzkoa. It is a really easy walk for all abilities and ages. Even if…… Read more “Urkulu: A nature reserve and lake in the heart of the Basque Country”
Mountain: Gorbea (1481m)
This is one of the highest mountains in the province of Alava, I think its one of the highest in the Basque Country too (possibly the 10th…… Read more “Mountain: Gorbea (1481m)”
LIVE ON TRAIL Camino del norte : Irun to San Sebastian
Distance : 26km Elevation gained : 823 meters Elevation list : 820 meters Difficulty : moderate So what a lovely day; scenery, weather and San Sebastian was…… Read more “LIVE ON TRAIL Camino del norte : Irun to San Sebastian”
Mountain: Kurtzeberri (1112m)
This is a beauty little mountain, stunning views throughout and easy access too. It takes an hour and a half, maybe 2 to get right to the…… Read more “Mountain: Kurtzeberri (1112m)”
Walking the old railway in Spain
So I went for a brief walk in a new place today. Basically The Basque Country, infact the whole of Spain has all the old abandoned train…… Read more “Walking the old railway in Spain”
Mountain: Muru (754m)
ALTITUDE START: 341 meters ALTITUDE END: 754 meters DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 8KM So I kick start this blog off with my weekly go to mountain in The…… Read more “Mountain: Muru (754m)”
