Thanx Norm . Top man.

On a Giant Rapid . Not too much off road

Going to attempt this in August. Any tips on getting back to Cherbourg by train (dont really want to do Eurostar back to London )

Thought that was pretty clever play on Username I do appreciate a good quip,pity you had to spell it out for moi

Thanks very much , that's reassuring ,if push comes to shove will have to wildcamp, hoping its something that I can master as it opens up more travel/adventure

yes paul 82, re-reading my post sounds like I need to get a pair ,but I'm guessing municipal camping is safer than wild camping ???

Thanks whitestone. I camped for the first time one night last year (Cherbourg to Mont St Michel )in a hedge/ field ,didn't get a wink of sleep ,alert at EVERY noise. Left tarp,sleeping bag and hammock in budget hotel in Coutance next morning .swore it would be hotels for me next time BUT I'm going t...

Hi, I'm planning to bikepack from Cherbourg to Lourdes in August. Never used a Camp Municipal before do you have to pre- book for a pitch ?? Are French campsites accommodating if I just turn up with a one man tent ?.