Starting in Leon or Sahagun - for 7 day walk

[mendyh]

Hi I fly into Madrid this Saturday for 7 day walk and I am undecided if I should start in Sahagun (where I last left off) or in Leon.

I am worried that I'll arrive too late in Sahagun to get a bed (won't arrive til about 6) and won't be up for a walk in the evening if I have to go to the next place for a bed.

But with Leon, I am a little worried I will be facing some hills too soon as I haven't had a chance to get into shape this time, I like how Sahagun buys me a few more days.

I am also strangely a little apprehensive this time about safety, something I haven't worried about before and would prefer the route that feels safest, and cheeriest, if that makes sense.

Anyway I am undecided and wondered if anyone has some ideas.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

If you can't find a bunk in Sahagun you should be able to find a private room there easily. Maybe make a reservation. We had a private room here for a few days (they are also an albergue) http://www.hospederiasantacruz.net/index.html

See other places at https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/leon/sahagun

 

[Rebekah Scott]

Just get off the train in Sahagun, there are plenty of places to stay there. Just walk. The solutions will simply present themselves. If they don't, just go into a bar and ask. Or talk to a policeman.
You know that by now, I assume!

 

[FLEUR]

Starting in Leon would be my choice. Hostal San Martin is a small pension close to the Cathedral. I don't remember it being too hilly walking on to Villar de Mazarife then Hospital del Orbigo.

 

[mendyh]

Thanks for the replies - I really appreciate the recommendations and links! I think I'll go back to Sahagun.