Oxford Canal Walk
Oxford to Coventry, Spring/Summer 2016 - 17
31 August 2017 Access: Start – walk to canal from overnight in Rugby. Finish – was going to be bus into Coventry + bus to car in Leamington Spa, but was lucky that someone offered to meet me and give me a … Continue reading →
30 August 2017 Access: Start – arranged lift from Leamington Spa to Marston Doles. Finish – leave canal, walk to Travelodge Rugby Central (opposite the railway station). 74 – 88 km Marston Doles – Braunston Junction On a damp grey … Continue reading →
24 May 2017 Access: Start – drive to Banbury and park. Finish – arranged lift from Marston Doles back to Banbury. 44 – 55km Banbury – Claydon summit On what turned out to be the warmest day of the year … Continue reading →
Cares Gorge / Garganta de Cares 17 June 2016 Route: Above Poncebos village 240m – Cares Gorge – Caín village 460m and return Distance: 24km Ascent/descent: 430/430 m Total time: 6h20′ The Cares Gorge is one of the most popular walks in … Continue reading →
Wednesday 15 June was a rest day. I did a short walk in the morning, had lunch in Arenas, read and slept in the afternoon and joined up with the Petts Wood Boys and a few others for dinner in … Continue reading →
Cabeza de la Mesa (Peña de Main) 14 June 2016 Route: Tielve village road 620m – Cabeza La Mesa 1612m – Collado Pandebano 1217m – Bulnes village 650m – road above Poncebos village 230m Distance: 17km Ascent/descent: 1095/1435 m Total … Continue reading →
Peña Pandescura (1004m) 13 June 2016 Route: Lago Ercina 1100m – Majada Las Bobias 1240m – Majada Belbín 1071m – Collado Regueru 760m – Peña Pandescura 1004m – Canales village 450m Distance: 18km Ascent/descent: 465/1155m Total time: 7h10′ Before starting … Continue reading →
Arrival 11 June 2016 A ridiculously early start from a crowded Stansted Airport got me to Bilbao Airport arrivals hall around 1100. The instructions from Exodus were to look for someone with their sign and to join the group. Two … Continue reading →
Other information The Group The Petts Wood Boys – Chris, David, Ian, Ian, Stuart, Phil The Swindon Four – Allan, Dave, Dean, Martin Guy and Miranda Alex, Sarah, Steve and me Hotel Torrecerredo The hotel has been run for over 20 … Continue reading →
5 May 2016 Access: Start – Drive to Banbury, park, bus to Tackley (Rousham Road stop), walk-in to canal. Finish – car parked at Banbury. 21 – 33km : Dashwood Lock – Aynho Wharf Any thoughts from the first leg … Continue reading →