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I am walking across the mountains of Europe, 10,000km from Cape Finisterra on the Atlantic Coast to Istanbul. I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK.

Stage 1 is happening this summer, walking across Northern Spain from Cape Finisterra to the Pyrenees.

20/09/2024

Completed the first leg of my mountain walk across Europe for Parkinsons. Made it to Lescun on the French side of the Pyreneese. My mate Dan joined me for the last couple weeks as we approached and then travelled on the Haute (high) route. Great company as always. At one point we saw about 20 bearded vultures circling above, quite a sight! We managed to adopt a fellow Haute router, Jasper from the Netherlands who we walked with for a couple of days. ( Thanks for the food and banter and good luck on your onward journey mate.) Was sad to be leaving the mountains but looking forward to returning already. Incredible scenery, people, wildlife and weather (mostly). I am a very lucky boy to experience all i have so far. Well done to you all, big thanks and love for donating over £1500 + gift aid. Parkinsons recieve the money as soon as the donation is made so its already doing its work. Will do a bit of number crunching and come up with some stats on miles and altitude etc........

25/08/2024

Thank you to all those who have so generously supported Parkinson's UK. You've raised over £1250. I have now walked 1000km and im moving through the Basque Country. Thank you to everyone who has helped. With words of encouragement, useful information and lifts off route to get food. Special thanks to Anna who took me in at midnight when she found me sleeping under a church porch.

09/08/2024

Picos De Europa marks the halfway point between the West coast and the Pyreneese. Three huge limestone massifs rising to 2600m. Split by the Cares and Duje rivers. The Cares river has been eroding this limestone for 50 million years. Creating a very deep gorge and natural wonder. Flanked by lush forests, I had an encounter with a wild boar. Higher up bearded vultures and yellow billed coughs flew overhead and i spotted a stoat amongst the rocks. A truly spectacular place. Needless to say, life is good.

06/08/2024

The early bird catches the inversion. A very windy one! Follow my Mountain Walk Across Europe.

27/07/2024

Making progress. I have been traversing the mountains in the west of the Cantabrian range. Starting in the Reserva de la Biosfera Ancares. A wild rugged region, home to bears, boars, wolves and eagles. Paths can be a nice concept here, often running out or covered with vegetation.
Moving further East and following on or close to the ridge that forms the border between the Principalites of Asturius and Leon. Asturius to the North, closer to the Altantic. Wetter greener and plenty of trees. Leon to the south. Drier with less vegetation.
Down bellow Asturian valley cattle graze, guarded over by Spanish Mastiffs when not sleeping in the heat.
Climbing a ridge i was treated to two Griffon Vultures close to me. A magnificent sight with huge broad wings.

16/07/2024

Reached the Cantabrian mountains after a week following the Camino Frances East from Santiago de Composetela. Have met some interesting folk from all over the world, with diverse reasons for walking the Camino. Thank you to all those who have supported Parkinsons Uk. I will be leaving the ease of the marked trail and Albergues (hostels) and heading up to start traversing the Ancares mountains.

08/07/2024

Made it to Santiago de Compostela. I am now an official pilgrim with a certificate to prove it. Had a rest whilst exploring the beautiful old city. Stumbled upon an euphonium orchestra. Caught a blues night and ate Tarta de Santiago which is an almond cake. Its now around 8 days to the mountains. I will be following the Camino Frances, but heading East against the flow of pilgrims.....

07/07/2024

Been working my way from the Atlantic coast to the mountains. Following the Camino Finisterre pilgrims route to Santiago de Compostela.

03/07/2024

The adventure has begun. I took my frst steps in the dark to beat the Galician sun. From Muxia lighthouse off to the most Westerly point on the Spanish mainland, Cape Tourinan. Complete with lighthouse of course. From there South to visit Cabo Finisterre. The Romans named it finis terrae "the end of the earth" This completes my trio of lighthouses. Time to head East to Istanbul.

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