Dutchwalk53
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- CF 2015 with son #1, CF 2016 alone, CF 2017 with son #2 and husband , CF Sept 2018 with daughter
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I walked that route into Burgos in July 2013. I remember a lot of people on the route once I was in the Burgos city limits, so to speak. I believe it's a public park that runs along the river for most of the route there and most of the people I saw were not pilgrims, but just regular people out in the park enjoying the day. I remember reaching a point where I crossed a bridge over the river and it wasn't far from there to the cathedral.Hi all,
I'm trying to avoid the "regular route" into Burgos there (sadly) Burgos will be the end for this years Camino. So I want to take the what seems to be the more scenic "river route". I read it's not marked but pretty easy to follow.
My question is :Is it pretty busy in June ? I'm a woman walking alone and want to feel safe .
Thanks.
Thanks Mark!I walked that route into Burgos in July 2013. I remember a lot of people on the route once I was in the Burgos city limits, so to speak. I believe it's a public park that runs along the river for most of the route there and most of the people I saw were not pilgrims, but just regular people out in the park enjoying the day. I remember reaching a point where I crossed a bridge over the river and it wasn't far from there to the cathedral.
The river route is popular because it avoids the long drag through the suburbs, so you will most likely find other pilgrims walking that way.Hi all,
I'm trying to avoid the "regular route" into Burgos there (sadly) Burgos will be the end for this years Camino. So I want to take the what seems to be the more scenic "river route". I read it's not marked but pretty easy to follow.
My question is :Is it pretty busy in June ? I'm a woman walking alone and want to feel safe .
Thanks.
If you want to walk to the Cathedral on Calle Vitoria, you can take an earlier bridge to the city side of the river, cross the Avenida de Arlanzon and pick up the Calle Vitoria.This probably doesn't take us to Calle Vitoria, does it? I was in Burgos in 2011 for World Youth Day, and we walked part of the Camino Frances starting from the church on Calle Vitoria (Iglesia Santa Maria de Real y Antigua de Gamonal). It was considered our home Parish and we stayed with host families in the Parish. It is highly important to me to walk by there and see my old home, and maybe see some friends, but I hear that the walk into Burgos is not the best part of the Camino. Thanks!
I remember that Bridge from last year. As long as the route is not totally isolated or a "hangout for creepy people" ha ha I'll be ok. Just double checking with folks who actually walked this route, there I'm not familiar.......and ps.....no you're not crazy wanting to "maybe walk again in 2016"I walked that route into Burgos in July 2013. I remember a lot of people on the route once I was in the Burgos city limits, so to speak. I believe it's a public park that runs along the river for most of the route there and most of the people I saw were not pilgrims, but just regular people out in the park enjoying the day. I remember reaching a point where I crossed a bridge over the river and it wasn't far from there to the cathedral.
I don't remember everything about that alternate route, but like I said I do remember the path along the river went through what looked like a park or recreational area.I remember that Bridge from last year. As long as the route is not totally isolated or a "hangout for creepy people" ha ha I'll be ok. Just double checking with folks who actually walked this route, there I'm not familiar.......and ps.....no you're not crazy wanting to "maybe walk again in 2016". I decided that I'm trying to go each year...why not ? It's great fun and a great way to stay (somewhat) in shape when getting slightly older !
Thanks so much Mark. I just read this thread, and quoting another poster (confirming kind of what you wrote earlier ) :I don't remember everything about that alternate route, but like I said I do remember the path along the river went through what looked like a park or recreational area.
Here is a past thread on it that may have more information:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/alternate-route-into-burgos.8046/
please do some research. Due to lack of planning several of us ended up taking the route that goes to the right of the airport. Hated it as it seemed like we walked through the somewhat industrial area of the city forever and ever. I would much rather have been on the route that followed the river.Hi all,
I'm trying to avoid the "regular route" into Burgos there (sadly) Burgos will be the end for this years Camino. So I want to take the what seems to be the more scenic "river route". I read it's not marked but pretty easy to follow.
My question is :Is it pretty busy in June ? I'm a woman walking alone and want to feel safe .
Thanks.
Hola - just to clarify Mike's instructions: from Orbaneja the Camino goes over the A-1 (Major Autoroad), about 100 metres past the bridge you will see a military or police barracks on the left hand side of the road. Cross over the road here and the Camino arrows should now take you south-west around the Burgos airport; after crossing the N120 minor highway you will see the river and the bridge across it.The river route is popular because it avoids the long drag through the suburbs, so you will most likely find other pilgrims walking that way. About 13kms before Burgos you walk through the village of Orbaneja, then shortly after that you cross a bridge over a main road. Just after the bridge there is a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead to Villafria and Burgos, but ignore it and take the track off to the left in front of the modern housing. Eventually you will see the Cathedral on the opposite side of the river and you then take the bridge to the big archway which goes straight into the Cathedral Square.
The river route is popular because it avoids the long drag through the suburbs, so you will most likely find other pilgrims walking that way.
About 13kms before Burgos you walk through the village of Orbaneja, then shortly after that you cross a bridge over a main road. Just after the bridge there is a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead to Villafria and Burgos, but ignore it and take the track off to the left in front of the modern housing. This takes you round the back of Burgos airport to Castanares where you need to go straight across the road, find the bridge over the river then turn right and then keep the river on your right all the way. Eventually you will see the Cathedral on the opposite side of the river and you then take the bridge to the big archway which goes straight into the Cathedral Square.
Thanks for the reference - very helpfulHi @Dutchwalk53, forum member @C clearly has very kindly explained this in her blog: http://tritetales.com/2014/10/31/camino-how-to-enter-burgos/
Buen Camino!
Yes I found a lot of sticky mud for a kilometer or so, in November.I have found from experience that the walk around the airport can get very flooded and boot sucking muddy if you are unlucky to traverse it in a bad spring like I did in May 2014!
I would agree with this. Last time I walked this route, I noted that the increased traffic (and therefore, comfort) began at the point where the first pedestrian bridge came over to join the park. At the time I decided that next time I might follow the road from Castanares for a while until the next opportunity to cross over to the green route. It would still be worthwhile since it is a long walk in to Burgos.I was slightly uneasy on this route in October 2014. Mostly this was because for a while I wasn't totally sure I was on the right path; I did not see any pilgrims for some time and was nervous. Once you veer off on this route it is a WHILE before you reach the "nice park with the wide path" and many people- so just keep that in mind!
Right. You cross the highway (AP-1, E-5) using an overpass and the fork is about 300 m further on (at the crosshairs on the interactive map linked to below.) That is where you see the housing complex. Take the left there toward the field. If you take the right (staying on the main road) you will go to Villafria by skirting the airport on the Ctra. Provincial.Just a note, the confusing part, where people seemed to get lost, was further back BEFORE the airport. You come up over an overpass and straight is a road, to slight left is a road that goes into a little village complex, and your left is a path off the road. The markings were confusing but we seemed to chose correctly the left off the road route which took us through a field to a fence that went left around the outskirts of the airport.
In fact, it is marked (not often though), but when you arrive at any crossroad point, there is an arrow. If the link below works, see the official sign on the way:But am still questioning myself why this option isn't marked?
It was marked (May 2015) but it wasn't marked very well. Whoever marked it knew the way and I suppose he thought it would do the job. That is why I linked to the satellite image. You see that picture now and even in a few months you will know that spot as well as whoever marked it.But am still questioning myself why this option isn't marked???
Hi Arthur,In fact, it is marked (not often though), but when you arrive at any crossroad point, there is an arrow. If the link below works, see the official sign on the way:
Google Street View Photo
Many people can't find the starting point because it is notoriously being hidden from the view, and my guess is that the bar owners from Villafría just don't like the stream of pilgrims (and their wallets) to skip their village on the way to Burgos, so they make sure the pilgrims walk the "proper" route, the industrial one.
I heard this numerous times from many pilgrims: 'I wanted to take the river option to Burgos, but I just couldn't find where to turn left so I gave up'
This is where you should turn left: Google Street View Photo
This is where you should turn left: Google Street View Photo
Hi all,
I'm trying to avoid the "regular route" into Burgos there (sadly) Burgos will be the end for this years Camino. So I want to take the what seems to be the more scenic "river route". I read it's not marked but pretty easy to follow.
My question is :Is it pretty busy in June ? I'm a woman walking alone and want to feel safe .
Thanks.
Thanks ! It will (sadly) be my last day at this years Camino , so I will try my best to enjoy it to the fullest. Hopefully I will have time to do the entire Camino again next yearThere is a nice bar on the main road when you get to Casanares. It is on the left on the same side as you arrive. Last watering hole before Burgos.
I walked Camino Frances last May (third time) along the river into Burgos. Mistake. Take a taxi as soon as you pass the overpass. Best 10e you could invest.Hi all,
I'm trying to avoid the "regular route" into Burgos there (sadly) Burgos will be the end for this years Camino. So I want to take the what seems to be the more scenic "river route". I read it's not marked but pretty easy to follow.
My question is :Is it pretty busy in June ? I'm a woman walking alone and want to feel safe .
Thanks.
Thank you for your response Eagle. . May I ask the reason why you think it would be a mistake? Thanks so muchI walked Camino Frances last May (third time) along the river into Burgos. Mistake. Take a taxi as soon as you pass the overpass. Best 10e you could invest.
It was not well marked and felt a bit sketchy. I'm 6'4" so a lady alone probably would not feel ok. I used taxi in the past going into Pamplona, Burgos, and out of Leon. I feel that St James is understanding.Hi all,
I'm trying to avoid the "regular route" into Burgos there (sadly) Burgos will be the end for this years Camino. So I want to take the what seems to be the more scenic "river route". I read it's not marked but pretty easy to follow.
My question is :Is it pretty busy in June ? I'm a woman walking alone and want to feel safe .
Thanks.
ThanksIt was not well marked and felt a bit sketchy. I'm 6'4" so a lady alone probably would not feel ok. I used taxi in the past going into Pamplona, Burgos, and out of Leon. I feel that St James is understanding.
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