Can You REALLY Drive 7,000 Miles Off-Road in Europe? (Iberian Trail Expedition EP1)
This is it – the start of the Iberian Trail Expedition, a world-first attempt to circumnavigate the entire Iberian Peninsula using only off-road tracks and unpaved routes. For years, this idea has been an obsession, a question lingering in my mind: Can you truly navigate an entire landmass overland like Spain and Portugal without touching pavement? Now, it’s time to find out….
Join me as I attempt the world’s first 7,000-mile overlanding expedition across Spain and Portugal—driving only off-road tracks in my Land Cruiser 4×4. This extreme expedition will test the limits of both man and machine.
🛠 The Journey Begins… Barely
After months of DIY Land Cruiser overlander upgrades, budget overruns, and a near-missed deadline, I finally hit the road. But getting here wasn’t easy — failed brakes, freezing conditions, and mechanical setbacks nearly ended the expedition before it began. Now, the adventure truly starts.
🌍 What You’ll See in This Episode:
✅ The start of the Iberian Trail Expedition 🚙
✅ The brutal struggle to get road-ready after a rushed rebuild
✅ Arriving in Bilbao and hitting the first off-road tracks
✅ Off-road driving through remote mountain trails in Spain
💬 Would YOU attempt a 7,000-mile off-road expedition? Let me know in the comments!
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38 Comments
look when you arrive Portugal Mountain Monchique we have amazing trail. Algave region enjoy Nuno Portugal best regards
Nice Series, I will watch it all.
But…. you had no offline navigation? really? bloody noob! 🤣
sorry for laughing, because I have never made a mistake (uhhh) 😇
You should post the gpx file of the route so other people can do it
EXTRAORDINARIO!!! Estoy realmente impactado de la aventura que vas a perseguir. Estoy seguro que tanto esfuerzo para llegar hasta aquí tendrá una grandísima recompensa. Tanto esfuerzo se merece que todo te salga conforme has planeado. Tu 4×4 es de los de leyenda. Yo tengo un Defender 110. No dudes en caso de necesitarlo de pedirme ayuda. Ya sabes: Defender al rescate de Toyota en apuros siempre disponible. Te escribo desde Barcelona y tu aventura me ha entusiasmado. Te deseo lo mejor.
Great content Brother well done 👏 just subbed from here in Australia, got some maxtrax for the soft stuff ? Good luck on the trip epic !
Good stuff mate. Keen for the rest of the series. Reach out if you ever ship the rig to Australia!
Cuando pases por Catalunya avísame que por poco que pueda me encantaría poder conocerte en persona y si hay tiempo te enseño Barcelona. Cuidate y que la fuerza te acompañe.
Great video😍
any chance to have the gpx file?
Thanks algorithm for the excellent recommendation! Great video mate, looking forward to following your progress 👍
Love your energy and what an awesome idea for an expedition! 🙌
Good luck and enjoy the Spanish and Portuguese hospitality.
Well….that's an adventure that i will follow, and you win another sub👍 cheers
Brilliant video, your narration and style are fantastic, thoroughly enjoyable. As an Overlander myself, along with my two Dogs, this is the kind of video I love to watch, inspiring and interesting. Spain is a beautiful country for sure with amazing tracks and opportunities, in all kinds of terrain, so much better than say the UK. Thankyou very much for sharing your true adventures, looking forward to seeing much more soon.
What are you on about, you're in a 70 Series? Piece of cake! 😉
Hope everything goes well for your trip by the way I live just over the border from you about 50 miles away in the Scottish border and I’ll be tuned into every video to see how it goes for you as for your phone situation here you thought about a eSIM
Love seeing the enthusiasm on your face when you talk about this proyect, and how long you waited for it. Very good first episode my friend, cant wait to see the Cantabria episode 👏🏻👏🏻
If you go abroad always take a stand alone navi with you.
hi Reece, nice video, although a bit long… can you please give us the name and contact of that gorgeous mountain cabin you retreated to, please?
100 percent more chances to be robbed in Uk than Spain,mate,never hasd a problem in Spain,Uk been robbed twice.
also winter in Uk are mild compared with rest of Europe
Nicely done , bueno Viaje hombre , Greets 😎
Congratulations mate! It's fantastic to see you finally hitting the trails! :D:D:D
Absolutely epic! Keep up the good work mate Deolch from Mike in wales 🏴
I need to try and follow you one day!
Great video and adventure. I can't wait to see the next ones. I'm actually from Portugal. So if you need anything when you drive thru let me know.
Just subscribed 💪🏻 🎉
Bro puoi sbloccare i sottotitoli in italiano così mi vedo tutti i video 😂😂😂😊
This is right up my street, err mountain track 😂. Can't wait for the rest of this. I'm finding myself looking at accessories for my Ranger. My mate is now looking for another Defender, cos we've both had an old itch re-emerge. Got to scratch it this time. Thank you.
Funny ur truck is my village coffin truck
omg insta sub
Nice detail, we can hear the engine!! Most series mute it while talking. Good one mate, enjoy the roads!
Bro but you took only the video of yourself, and 20 percent is the rest. In the next videos, try to have views and other things as well.
I completely understand how you feel about chasing fixes with my build. It’s happened to me twice😂😂
My new favorite Channel!
Wicked stuff this! Keep it up big man
Flying the flag for Cumbrians good luck mate make us proud 👍
Amazing intro, draws you straight into the pace of the adventure– always get a sense we’re watching a TV programme on Dave or something with your narration! Can’t wait to see more, will be watching with interest 🙌
Man! That was so good!! What a start! Te estoy siguiendo desde Bilbao. Qué envidia me das. Te deseo mucha suerte y fuerza, no te desanimes, vas a encontrarte muchas sorpresas en el camino!
Jajaja I find it funny that you are worried about not being robbed. I am from Bilbao, I always leave my car anywhere and I’ve never been robbed or worried about it. But it's okay, I understand the fear, coming from the UK. Your Spanish is great btw!