Should I start from Leon or closer to Santiago? Can do 130 m

[sue from norfolk]

Hi,
I have two weeks to do a leg of the Camino and am not sure where to start. I recon that I can walk about 10 miles a day. Should I start from Leon or closer to Santiago? I am a woman in my late 50's and I have been wanting to do the camino for a long time. I have just been given the opportunity to go and frankly don't know where to begin! Are there hostels every 10 miles or so along the way? Where should I fly to and from? Please advise. I will leave next week! My Birthday treat. I am bit nervous and very happy.

 

[tyrrek]

Hi Sue from Norfolk!

Leon is around 200 miles to Santiago, so that would be pushing it a bit. You could consider starting somewhere like Ponferrada (around 130m), which is also reasonably well connected.

There is plenty of accommodation along the way.

On flights, I suspect you'll be best going from Stansted to Santiago on Ryanair and taking the bus from there.

Browse around the forum for ideas! Buen Camino!

Keith

 

[zammy]

Ponferada, no doubt. There's a night bus from Madrid airport.
10 miles? you'll walk more then that considerning day light hours, I would say you can do around 20 km every day.

 

[andarilho]

Hi Sue,
Similar to the query I had in my mind - I'll also have 14 walking days available, so how far can one reasonably go?
I'd imagine it would be different for everyone and I suppose if the worst came to the worst there would be buses, trains & taxi's as a 'bail-out' stragegy? My own approach is to do as much preparation & training as reasonably possible now, planning to set a comfortable pace initially & build on that! My (part) Camino starts on 1st June, really looking forward to it! & good luck with your Camino!

 

[Abbeydore]

Hi,
I have two weeks to do a leg of the Camino and am not sure where to start. I recon that I can walk about 10 miles a day. Should I start from Leon or closer to Santiago? I am a woman in my late 50's and I have been wanting to do the camino for a long time. I have just been given the opportunity to go and frankly don't know where to begin! Are there hostels every 10 miles or so along the way? Where should I fly to and from? Please advise. I will leave next week! My Birthday treat. I am bit nervous and very happy.

Ponferrada sounds a good plan; when are you thinking of going. There was a very beautiful Wisteria in flower when were there

We did 12miles a day took 13days from Astorga, we were not fit enough either. It's fun planning, keep us uptodate Sue

David

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I'll also have 14 walking days available

Leon to Santiago takes fourteen days. Segments can be done on a bus if you "fall behind." You will have some fairly easy terrain for two to three days, then you hit the mountains to the Iron Cross.

 

[glennb]

I agree wih the posters who've recommended starting a little closer. Walking 15 miles is one thing, doing it every day for two weeks is a whole different thing. And the Camino is much more enjoyable if you don't feel time-pressured.