What to do? Carrion to Sahagún

[MARSKA]

Can anyone suggest a strategy for the walk from Carrion to Sahagun?

 

[J Willhaus]

OK, that is way too far for me...
We walked to Caldazilla de la Cueza, then to San Nicholas, then past Sahagun to Berciamos, the first time in 2016.
Phil walked Caldazilla de la Cueza, then Moratinos, then Sahagun, then to Caldazilla de los Herminillos to volunteer 2 years ago.

We don't try to do more than 10 miles a day or so, but you may be faster.

 

[Tincatinker]

Place one foot in front of the other. Repeat.
What’s the problem @MARSKA? Why do you need a strategy?

 

[trecile]

Stop in Ledigos or Terradillos de los Templarios. I've only stayed in Sahagún once - You can walk on to Bercianos del Real Camino. Or stop in Sahagún for a short day.

 

[peregrino_tom]

Can anyone suggest a strategy for the walk from Carrion to Sahagun?

Hi Marska, do you mean working out the stages at a good stage length for you?
I hope you are looking at Gronze?
I'd say stop at Calzadilla 17km or Ledigos 23.5. Next day either 22 or 16 into Sahagun. Use whichever is the short day to kick back a bit - but also catch up on chores like washing those items right at the bottom of your pack!
Then after that perhaps to El Burgo Ranero followed by Mansilla and then into Leon? But really it depends how you feel
PS having said all that, the parroquial albergue at Bercianos is very nice (but simple) with communal meal etc

 

[Anhalter]

Well, i guess you don't want to hear to start in Carrion and end in Sahagun...
I hear Ledigos has a nice albergue. I had a good experience in the albergue in St.Nicholas. Honestly, if you feel like stopping after the 16km to Calzadilla (?), why not. Plenty of options, and while Sahagun is a nice place to stay, nobody is forcing you to do so.

 

[Levi]

I've walked from Carrion to Sahagun. I didn't have a strategy, though, it just sort of happened. But what I remember is that I took my time - plenty of little rests, coffees, watching storks trail a tractor etc. And it was good. In my diary for that day I wrote "met my best self out on the camino today'.

 

[inspectorwexford]

Place one foot in front of the other. Repeat.
What’s the problem @MARSKA? Why do you need

Can anyone suggest a strategy for the walk from Carrion to Sahagun?

Go with the flow and try not to over engineer your Camino.

 

[good_old_shoes]

I also recommend the donativo albergue in Bercianos. Simple but good atmosphere. But that's personal preference.

As others said, just walk. It's mainly flat and easy to walk. The municipal in Mansilla seems to be closed still, so maybe plan around that town If you prefer not to book ahead. Stop often for food and water and to rest. Enjoy the enormous sky and the clouds and the open space. The sunrises and sunsets.

You'll be fine. Don't worry. The meseta can be hard on the mind sometimes; not a lot of distraction, but lots of time and space for thoughts and feelings. It can be overwhelming. But it's my favourite part of the Francés.

You can do it! Ultreia and buen Camino!

 

[Robo]

Stop in Ledigos or Terradillos de los Templarios. I've only stayed in Sahagún once - You can walk on to Bercianos del Real Camino. Or stop in Sahagún for a short day.

Stopped in both places, both good.

 

[MARSKA]

Thanks everyone! I won't walk all the way to Sahagun- 23 km is plenty for me. I did 26 today and I think that is my limit. Might even stop before... Again, the problem is that it gets unbearably hot in the afternoon! I wish I had a sun umbrella. Later Gators!

 

[C clearly]

I wish I had a sun umbrella.

Any umbrella can be a sun umbrella, so maybe you can pick up a cheap one. Dark colours protect more than light colours. If the terrain is relatively flat and dry, you can probably manage with an umbrella in one hand and a walking stick in the other, changing hands frequently. I enjoy walking like this for periods in either rain or sun, and feel quite jaunty while doing so.

 

[VNwalking]

Terradillos to Calzada de los Hermanillos (or Calzada del Coto, if you've had enough of the heat - though the last stretch to CdH has more shade).

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Can anyone suggest a strategy for the walk from Carrion to Sahagun?

Sure , one step at the time.
Buen Camino

 

[mlhhome]

Let me offer an unusual reason to stop in Ledigos; go for the stars! Not being able to sleep, I walked into the courtyard (@ 3 a.m.) and experienced the clearest night sky and the grand display of the Milky Way. Ledigos will always be special.

 

[staucher]

Carrion to Sahagun is 39 km. Personally, I wouldn't do it, but some people seem ok with that level of effort. If you do reach Sahagun, I'd recommend the albergue de peregrinos de la Santa Cruz. I stayed there coming up from Madrid last year, and loved the communal dinner, which makes for a much more memorable stay.

 

[williamlittig]

Can anyone suggest a strategy for the walk from Carrion to Sahagun?

Start very early once your out of town you just have to walk and walk. Coffe about 10 in Cuevas. Keep walking . lunch in Ledigo, keep walking don’t forget water.

 

[Chizuru]

I've walked from Carrion to Sahagun. I didn't have a strategy, though, it just sort of happened. But what I remember is that I took my time - plenty of little rests, coffees, watching storks trail a tractor etc. And it was good. In my diary for that day I wrote "met my best self out on the camino today'.

I love that, I met my best self out on the Camino today'. I would love to hear more. It is lovely to hear about the lessons we uncover about ourselves.

 

[Chizuru]

Any umbrella can be a sun umbrella, so maybe you can pick up a cheap one. Dark colours protect more than light colours. If the terrain is relatively flat and dry, you can probably manage with an umbrella in one hand and a walking stick in the other, changing hands frequently. I enjoy walking like this for periods in either rain or sun, and feel quite jaunty while doing so.

I have a hands-free umbrella which is fantastic (you can see it in my image) but my husband rigs his normal one up using the elastic cords that he cut off his pack which he had never used and the cord at the bottom of the umbrella handle. He loops the latter through his waist belt and uses the elastic cords to fasten the pole of the umbrella to his arm straps near the shoulder. As you can also see, we could take off our hats under this shade and we could cool our heads better.

 

[David Tallan]

When I walked with my son in 2016 we walked to Ledigos and then a short day to Sahagun. There was plenty to see in Sahagun with the extra time.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

No one has mentioned Moratinos. It is the center of the universe. Don't miss it!

 

[Former member 104756]

No one has mentioned Moratinos. It is the center of the universe. Don't miss it!

We are en route to SdeC. Will be in your neck of the woods in a few weeks. We just might pop by to say hola .

 

[Rebekah Scott]

We are en route to SdeC. Will be in your neck of the woods in a few weeks. We just might pop by to say hola .

Yes, we are a popular "wee stop" for those traveling east from Santiago.

 

[Former member 104756]

Yes, we are a popular "wee stop" for those traveling east from Santiago.

That’s v generous. We are walking west to SdeC. And thought we’d say hola even if not in need of a ‘wee stop’