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Aye, we were talking more specifically re wild camping touring, so really isolated. Like when you see people cycling around the world on their own and camping. I just couldn't do it...
I did LEJOG a few years back and was on my own for most of it. Staying in hostels/pubs etc, didn't mind at all, meeting people when you wanted or just reading a book etc.
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I think it depends how long you're doing it for and where. If you're around areas with lots of hostels it can be quite fun.
My trip to Santiago d/C was about 2wks. Overall way too long and lonely (even for someone pretty happy with their own company). But places like Pamplona were awesome to go out and meet people.
A particular challenge with the pilgrims route is almost all the people are walking, so they get closer as the route progresses whereas you fly-by.