tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post4595500034229878131..comments2024-03-27T17:51:48.017+00:00Comments on John Hayes Walks: The GR1 - 2018 ReviewJohn Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-22157426144132347722019-12-14T09:43:53.097+00:002019-12-14T09:43:53.097+00:00Thanks for that, I'd just spotted it as well. ...Thanks for that, I'd just spotted it as well. I haven't tried to use the app yet but it sounds like they are saving the map image in the phone's cache rather than as a file. Might stick with Viewranger and buy the maps which are very inexpensive. John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-18466220195359067862019-12-12T11:30:08.734+00:002019-12-12T11:30:08.734+00:00Good digital maps from the IGN are available for f...Good digital maps from the IGN are available for free as an android app.<br />First load the gpx tracks and then zoom in to the level required.<br />Next follow the gpx track on your screen.<br />Now it saves the map-area around the route at the desired zoom level and you can use it offline.<br /><br />Best you do this where there is a good (free) wifi connection. <br /><br />Zooming out or zooming in will not work unless you viewed the map at that zoomlevel when an internet connection was available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-87834733370828710872019-06-05T22:38:05.840+01:002019-06-05T22:38:05.840+01:00I understand the problems with that GR in Galicia....I understand the problems with that GR in Galicia. The region is crossed by several ways to Santiago, with there own symbols and route. And this king of GR only could bring problems to that, because the places could be the same. Recently an alternative new route to Santiago is being marked in the Lugo province, the Künig way (named by a german priest who did it in mediaeval times)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-78432197830446109572019-06-05T22:33:48.521+01:002019-06-05T22:33:48.521+01:00umm, the problem is to manage to get Galicia, or c...umm, the problem is to manage to get Galicia, or cities like Oviedo or León. From there you have several "historical", really historical ways: the Camino Primitivo to Santiago, from Oviedo, or the Camino Francés from León. Even, when arriving to Galicia, or near, at Ponferrada, you can follow the Camino de Invierno, a route to Santiago with very few people at the moment. I think there are buses from Caso (not far away from Tarna) to Oviedo, or from Riaño to León. It´s a pity because the southern slope of the Cantabrian range has a spectacular limestone scenery. From Villablino you could connect some routes along the Degaña and Ibias valleys, and try to connect with the Camino Primitivo, but this is truly an adventure. Try to get to León and follow the Camino Francés seems to be a more reasonable option. The Camino Primitivo is phisically demanding. Thank you for the blog. MiguelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-35543707660876145012018-12-29T10:22:17.009+00:002018-12-29T10:22:17.009+00:00Hi James and Amy
The GR routes in Spain are looke...Hi James and Amy<br /><br />The GR routes in Spain are looked after by the regional walking associations. The original intention was to have a trek that went from the Atlantic to the Med but unfortunately Galicia and the Asturias didn't agree and so the official route, which is waymarked, stops at Puerto de Tarna. My guidebook includes a suggestion how to make the whole trip using established trails.<br /><br />It's a great trip. If you need any help planning for your hike feel free to ask.<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-27447613886156172452018-12-28T00:36:11.977+00:002018-12-28T00:36:11.977+00:00We have reviewed your account of the GR1 and think...We have reviewed your account of the GR1 and think it may be something we wish to thru-hike. You started at Puerto de Tarna; other maps we have seen have the GR1 starting at Cape Finisterre. Why did you chose to start where you did and do you have any comments about the other section of the trail?<br /><br />Thanks, James and Amy: DoingMiles.comJames and Amyhttp://doingmiles.comnoreply@blogger.com