Cancho de La Bola, granite home of vultures. Better on large I feel.

Typical granite extravaganza. Favourite scrambling, rock-hopping and walking country, La Sierra de La Cabrera. This would have been on one of my very early walks here, when I was blown away by the granite forms. 100 + walks later and I still am!

Heide, Erhard Bernstein, Gudrun, Ste and 36 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Keith Burton ^club

This must be some of the best granite on the planet :-) A wonderfully detailed shot Andy!

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Well, about 10 miles away is La Pedriza where the granite shapes are even more fantastic, all animal shapes, elephants, etc. But I don't go there; much too touristy with the hordes from Madrid. I got to know La Cabrera well (hardly any walkers or climbers at all!) and that is good enough for me!
Many thanks, Keith!

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Xata ^club

Granite is fantastic and also quite easy to climb... here we have schists, shapes are more agressive and very tricky to hike, if one does not know by instinct where it is solid to step...
As I told you over and over I would like to go there..

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Xata ^club

It will have to be arranged, Isabel!

3 years ago.

Xata ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Sure. When this f... sh... we are in is over....

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Ha ha, indeed!!!

3 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

terrific andy

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Many thanks Fred! On Pano but not here before now.

3 years ago.

J.Garcia ^club

Granite and its fabulous forms of erosion, especially at altitudes with large thermal amplitudes and snow
Awesome image, Andy

In Portugal there are mountains of granite that get zoomorphic forms

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to J.Garcia ^club

On Panaramio there was a member (unfortunately, I forget his name) who posted photos of those Portuguese mountains. Beautiful, rough and similar to 'my' mountains!
Thank you, Judite!

3 years ago.

Jean

Beautiful. There are all sorts of shapes and images to explore.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Jean

Thank you, Jean. I always looked forward to coming here with enormous pleasure!

3 years ago.

Jenny McIntyre ^club

Yes I can fully understand your love of this area. It's absolutely beautiful. The granite stones are fantastic.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Jenny McIntyre ^club

Thank you, Jenny. Wonderful scrambling and walking country. I hope my post-operation back will be up to it coming back here post-Covid! We'll see!

3 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Remarquable et excellemment rendue ..!
Bonne et agreable semaine.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Many thanks, Malik. In my first few years in Spain I spent nearly all my free time here!

3 years ago.

Pam J ^club

I WANNA BE THERE TOO !!

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

HI PAM. ME TOO!!!!

3 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Impressive capture! Stay well!

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you, William!

3 years ago.

PascalL ^club

étonnant paysage

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to PascalL ^club

Many thanks, Pascal!

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Amazing and impressive rock formations.
Safe and healthy week ahead.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you, Jaap!!

3 years ago.

RHH

Sorry to hear of your back troubles. Hope you are better soon and able to do more hiking. This is a remarkable place and I like the fact that it's free of tourists.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to RHH

Indeed! Thank you very much, Ron!

3 years ago.

Eunice Perkins ^club

Plenty of good footholds there! I bet there is a great view from the top.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Eunice Perkins ^club

Many thanks, Eunice!!

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A marvellous view of these impressive granite formations.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you, George!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

A lot of nice footholds for climbing Andy. Beautiful formations and a good shot.
Have a nice week and take care.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you, Rosa. I hope to re-visit this year!!!!

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Fantastic shapes of granite, Andy ! So impressive again !

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Many thanks, Ulrich!

3 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Happy evening!

Beautiful

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you, Annemarie!

3 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Andy

A very nice picture, with great details when seen big size.

Best Wishes, a nice week to come, and stay safe!!
Peter

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thank you, Peter. Pleased you like it!
Best wishes,
Andy

3 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Great details and excellent textures. All the best, Joe

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Many thanks, Joe!

3 years ago.

RHH

Thanks for your visits, Andy.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to RHH

My pleasure, Ron!

3 years ago.

RHH

Have a good day.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to RHH

Likewise, Ron!

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Stunning rock formations and a terrific capture Andy

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Many thanks, Roger!

3 years ago.

Michelle Chouchou ^club

Una serie muy interesante...rocas, aparentemente dormidas mientras se siente su energía sobre el planeta. Felicitaciones!!!!!!

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Michelle Chouchou ^club

Thank you,
Michelle!

3 years ago.

Alan Drury ^club

Hi Andy a few rocks to clamber among here like Y* . Best wishes Alan.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Alan Drury ^club

Thanks, Alan!
Yes, fantastic scrambling and walking country!

3 years ago.

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