Description
The landscape and the journey
Robin Walker explores northern Spain’s limestone peaks above green valleys and forests. Nearby villages and high mountains offer very different walking, from fixed-base day trips to several consecutive days in the hills.
Routes and itinerary options
The 38 day walks cover approximately 6–22 kilometres, while four short treks take three to four days. Areas include Cangas de Onís, Cabrales, Liébana, Valdeón and Sajambre, with Cares Gorge and the Covadonga lakes among the highlights.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 maps and Cicerone GPX files support descriptions, access, accommodation, equipment, nature and local food information, helping connect base selection with daily route choices. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Grades range from easy to very demanding. High paths can be unclear and exposed, requiring navigation and experience. May–June suits lower and middle areas; July–September generally favours the highest routes. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language paperback by Robin Walker. Second edition, published in 2023. 256 pages. ISBN 9781852845360.
