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This guidebook also seeks to find a balance between the outer and inner journey, between the physical and spiritual, which is why it is subtitled A Practical \u0026amp; Mystical Manual – that we might find a place to eat and sleep at the end of a hard day’s walk but also, and crucially, that we might find the courage to dive into the mystery of our own soul awakening.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308644512117,"sku":"9781912216352","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781912216352_06925483-8d34-448c-933c-9a3f5b610546.jpg?v=1786030534"},{"product_id":"9781912216376","title":"A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Finisterre","description":"Camino Finisterre: Pilgrims who continue to the ‘End of the Earth’ Finis Terrae often refer to this as a highlight in their journeying. In the fi rst edition it was described as the road less travelled but that acclaim has now passed to Muxía which has become the ideal extension for those seeking space for rest and reflection before returning home. The paths to Finisterre and Muxía are uniquely beautiful, full of the flavours of Galicia and her deliciously authentic culture. The spirit of St. James is alive in the deep river valleys and rolling hills that make up her Landscape Temple. Come and experience her untamed beauty and the purity of the light that has attracted spiritual seekers for countless millennia. The light, while obscured, lies hidden in our memory. It is no coincidence that the path to the end of the world ends at a lighthouse and the Ara Solis.   This guidebook describes the only camino that departs from Santiago. However, in recent years it has been recognised for a Compostela when walked in reverse from Finisterre \/ Muxía back to Santiago as the route provides the minimum distance required; but that is not its primary purpose. For those who have already walked to Santiago it provides an opportunity to integrate that earlier experience and a wonderful introduction to Galicia for everyone – novitiate or veteran. Many choose to visit Finisterre by bus but this is no substitute for walking this stunning landscape which offers immersion in the legends that brought St. James to the ‘end of the world’.   This guidebook also seeks to find a balance between the outer and inner journey, between the practical and spiritual, which is why it is subtitled A Practical \u0026amp; Mystical Manual – that we might find a place to eat and sleep at the end of a hard day’s walk but also, and crucially, that we might find the courage to dive into the mystery of our own soul awakening.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309299216757,"sku":"9781912216376","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781912216376_3a5f8386-ba0a-4f3a-bfdf-5839b282b0a5.jpg?v=1786030535"},{"product_id":"9781912216390","title":"A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino De Santiago","description":"Now updated to include newer maps and photos, this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of St. James. Overview route planners plus daily stage maps and detailed town plans help sojourners with all the advance preparation they need. The maps feature contour guides to help distinguish the terrain that will be crossed each day, while full information on all pilgrim hostels, as well as details for alternative accommodation, allow travellers to plot adequate nightly stopping points. All reference information is accompanied by helpful spiritual guidelines to support the seeker's inner journey as well as the outer pilgrimage. Otherwise known as the Camino Frances, the main route covered in this volume is the most popular sacred route through Spain, from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368234266997,"sku":"9781912216390","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781912216390_55ddc58c-858c-4533-addf-1bfe72db59d8.jpg?v=1786030537"},{"product_id":"camino-de-santiago-maps","title":"Camino de Santiago Maps","description":"2024 editionA complete set of maps and town plans in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch and Polish make up this indispensible guidebook for spiritual seekers and travelers wishing to walk the way of Saint James. Covering the sacred route from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago, this portable book of maps makes the perfect companion for adventurers attempting to heed the spiritual calling. Revised and updated to offer the most recent information, this exploration is light enough to carry while walking long distances each day. The maps show the location of all pilgrim hostels en route, the distances between villages, and points of interest, as well as counter guides, alternative routes, and accommodations.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490224513397,"sku":"9781912216345","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781912216345.jpg?v=1786442109"},{"product_id":"camino-portugues-maps","title":"Camino Portugués Maps","description":"2023-2024 editionSpiritual seekers and travelers will find all the resources they need to walk the Way of St. James in this complete set of maps and town plans covering the sacred route from Lisbon, via Porto, to Santiago de Compostella, including the alternate coastal route. The 2023-2024 edition also includes a Spiritual Variant and a Littoral Path. This newly updated, portable travel companion is light enough to carry while walking long distances each day and contains maps with locations of all pilgrim hostels, the distances between villages, and points of interest, as well as alternative routes and accommodations. The entire guide is provided in five languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and German.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492221952373,"sku":"9781912216314","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781912216314.jpg?v=1786529051"},{"product_id":"a-pilgrims-guide-to-the-camino-ingles","title":"A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Inglés","description":"An indispensable full-colour guide to the Camino Inglés or English Way, a 117km pilgrimage from the Galician coast to Santiago de Compostela. Features clear information in an accessible format, including daily stage maps and directions along with detailed extras such as historical information, optional detours and alternative routes What makes this guide indispensable:Clear and concise information in an accessible format Easy to follow mapping and detailed, tried and tested directions Full colour throughout A wealth of information - historical background, optional detours and alternative routes Expert recommendations from planning and packing to places to eat and sleep on the route Inspiration and reflections from those who have walked the path before you","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57524721975669,"sku":"9781912216406","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781912216406.jpg?v=1787742845"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-john-brierley.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}