Pilgrims Road

Since the tenth century, pilgrims have travelled the ancient roads through France and Spain that lead to the fabled town of Santiago de Compostela, the legendary shrine of St James the apostle. A thousand years later, Bettina Selby tackled the pilgrim's trail alone - on a bicycle - and this is the story of her journey. Like her predecessors, Bettina Selby had to contend with the natural hazards of the terrain, thieves and wild dogs, but she also encountered a host of fascinating characters along the route.