Platinum Member V Posted September 29, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted September 29, 2023 I won't know until next year. I've got dates to synchronise with a family member's schedule and an off-road course to build which could well be in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member stinger108 Posted September 29, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 hours ago, V said: I won't know until next year. I've got dates to synchronise with a family member's schedule and an off-road course to build which could well be in April. won't be any problem for a late confirmation for ferries and hotels. hope you can finally join 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTJ Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 The second set of dates would be nice, as it means we would be able to travel with others. But if only the original dates work we can still make these, just that we would likely go out on the earlier ferry and have to rush back for the Saturday return. But ultimately the best option will be the one that makes it possible for most people to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTJ Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 3 hours ago, V said: I won't know until next year. I've got dates to synchronise with a family member's schedule and an off-road course to build which could well be in April. @V if the offroad course is for NG24 I will do my best to make time to come and help. Many hands make light work, which would hopefully mean that work would not come between you and this trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member digger Posted September 30, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) I'd help. I might be a bit rusty but I used to be good with various kinds of diggers/dumpers etc and some experience with bulldozers too! I still have a JCB but its in France! I still have a lot of hand tools , surveying kit etc but I am past much of the manual bit now. Edited September 30, 2023 by digger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member stinger108 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) I have worked out the draft route. Dates are based on the feedback received. Th 18/4 Donostia - Bilbao 104 miles Fr 19/4 Bilbao - Puente Viesgo 96 miles Sa 20/4 Puente Viesgo - Fuente De 95 miles Su 21/4 Fuente De - Pola de Laviana 89 miles Mo 22/4 Pola de Laviana - Pravia 109 miles Tu 23/4 Pravia - A Veiga 104 miles We 24/4 A Veiga - O Pereiro 109 miles Th 25/4 O Pereiro - Santiago de Compostela 38 miles Fr 26/4 Santiago de Compostela - Finisterre 67 miles Then 26/4 afternoon motorway drive to Ribadeo (160 miles), sleep in Ribadeo and 27/4 motorway drive to Santander (190 miles) for ferry on Saturday 1pm. I will be looking for hotels next week and happy to book for anyone else (up to 5 not be considered a group) in booking.com that can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the date. Edited October 25, 2023 by stinger108 wrong dates 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member digger Posted October 20, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 20, 2023 Fantastic effort Ignacio. I shall study it all over the weekend and find out whether I have a passenger or not? I'd be up for the hotel bookings! Get back to you soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member otruk Posted October 20, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 20, 2023 Fab work, I am in and I know my wife would like the hotel option!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member stinger108 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 20, 2023 great. so far in: @digger subject to confirmation @otruk @stinger108 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTJ Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 11 hours ago, stinger108 said: great. so far in: @digger subject to confirmation @otruk @stinger108 Great work @stinger108. Abby and I are in. If you list the hotels you are booking I can book for us directly so you don’t hit the group limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member stinger108 Posted October 21, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 21, 2023 excellent @UKTJ I will list the hotels, no worries. attached the file with the track points that I just realised I forgot to include TC 2024.gpx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member digger Posted October 21, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Passenger needed. Hi Everyone, bad news for me. My passenger can't make it! I'm trying hard to find another and will place a separate post on JOC and JT. If anyone reading this is interested in seeing Cantabria by coming along with me as passenger /codriver please speak up asap. You would be responsible for your accommodation and food/drink. Any other costs by voluntary negotiation. So you could have quite a cheap trip. I may take a slightly longer return home in order to take it easy. My only other option is to be a passenger with some one else . I am physically incapable of driving this distance in the time on my own! Are any of you who kindly suggested this still able to do so? Of course , I would expect to pay my fair share! Alternatively is there anyone else who would be interested in joining us on this fantastic trek bearing in mind they would be halving the cost of their trip. Edited October 21, 2023 by digger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member stinger108 Posted October 22, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 22, 2023 maybe different dates can help with your passenger to make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member digger Posted October 23, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 23, 2023 Hi Stinger, unfortunately no, its more than that, he will not be available in '24. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member JimC Posted October 23, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 23, 2023 Excellent work and great planning. I could well be up for your trip. Dates not a problem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member stinger108 Posted October 23, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 23, 2023 excellent news @JimC will be great if you join the trek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member doodle Posted October 24, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 20/10/2023 at 16:02, stinger108 said: I have worked out the draft route. Dates are based on the feedback received. Th 18/4 Donostia - Bilbao 104 miles Fr 19/4 Bilbao - Puente Viesgo 96 miles Sa 20/4 Puente Viesgo - Fuente De 95 miles Su 21/4 Fuente De - Pola de Laviana 89 miles Mo 22/4 Pola de Laviana - Pravia 109 miles Tu 23/4 Pravia - A Veiga 104 miles We 24/5 A Veiga - O Pereiro 109 miles Th 25/6 O Pereiro - Santiago de Compostela 38 miles Fr 26/6 Santiago de Compostela - Finisterre 67 miles Then 26/4 afternoon motorway drive to Ribadeo (160 miles), sleep in Ribadeo and 27/4 motorway drive to Santander (190 miles) for ferry on Saturday 1pm. I will be looking for hotels next week and happy to book for anyone else (up to 5 not be considered a group) in booking.com that can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the date. Looks great- But those dates suggest its over 3 months? Im assuming you mean 18 of April until the 26th April? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTJ Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, doodle said: Looks great- But those dates suggest its over 3 months? Im assuming you mean 18 of April until the 26th April? Good spot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member stinger108 Posted October 25, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 25, 2023 11 hours ago, doodle said: Looks great- But those dates suggest its over 3 months? Im assuming you mean 18 of April until the 26th April? dates were correct if you fancy 3 months of holidays in sunny Spain , else dates have been corrected. thanks @doodle for the notice 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member digger Posted October 26, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 26, 2023 Passenger/co driver needed. Hi Stinger, do not give up on me yet. I have looked carefully at your routes and bearing in mind there are your 'short cuts' if needed, I am prepared to do it on my own if necessary. However I would go a little early perhaps, but certainly extend the return journey by one maybe two nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTJ Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 21/10/2023 at 12:30, stinger108 said: excellent @UKTJ I will list the hotels, no worries. attached the file with the track points that I just realised I forgot to include TC 2024.gpx 2.63 MB · 5 downloads Hi @stinger108, I don't appear to have the right software to open this file. Is it possible to save it as a pdf and repost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted October 26, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 26, 2023 3 hours ago, UKTJ said: Hi @stinger108, I don't appear to have the right software to open this file. Is it possible to save it as a pdf and repost? It would be of little use to you as a PDF as it is in XML with a schema for navigation software. You can use this tool to view GPX files by importing the GPX to create a 'Leaflet' map. https://www.gpsvisualizer.com/map_input?form=leaflet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member stinger108 Posted October 26, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 26, 2023 @V is right (as usual). I use Gaia GPS https://www.gaiagps.com/ it is a free web service with basic maps and for £50 a year you can use many other layers (Topo, satellite, etc). works across devices phone, iPad, web and also with CarPlay. also the mobile app records your own tracks when driving. really good and power piece of software (map details shows even the gates on the tracks) The option I use to edit tracks is gpx studio https://gpx.studio free and web based you can edit, split, and merge tracks. if you prefer on an app you can download google earth or Garmin base camp, both for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member digger Posted October 27, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 27, 2023 Ok, I'm still up for doing this amazing trip which Stinger has planned so well. I'm building the plan around having no passenger but would dearly like someone to join me, so passenger seat (new comfy KJ seat) is still vacant! All applicants welcome. I will probably go out with the majority but will return by a slower coastal route staying over for 2/3 nights along the way. Stinger tells me the coast is wonderful with super local food as well! Sounds gr8! So anyone interested in doing the same let me or Stinger know, so accom etc can be booked up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member TimC Posted October 27, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted October 27, 2023 5 hours ago, digger said: Ok, I'm still up for doing this amazing trip which Stinger has planned so well. I'm building the plan around having no passenger but would dearly like someone to join me, so passenger seat (new comfy KJ seat) is still vacant! All applicants welcome. I will probably go out with the majority but will return by a slower coastal route staying over for 2/3 nights along the way. Stinger tells me the coast is wonderful with super local food as well! Sounds gr8! So anyone interested in doing the same let me or Stinger know, so accom etc can be booked up. Phil, I would love to come with you on what looks like an amazing expedition, either as passenger/co driver or in my Jeep. I hope you get something sorted and find somebody who can help out it would be a shame to miss it. Sadly it's just too many days away for me to commit to I'm afraid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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