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Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Robla | 4.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| La Pola de Gordon | 13.2 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Búiza | 18.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Poladura de la Tercia | 27.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cascantes is a small village straddling the main road, notable mainly for the Chapel of Celada at its entrance and a large power plant that dominates the skyline beyond. The town has basic services — a bar and small shop. You'll pass through a tunnel and over the railway on an elevated bridge before reaching the center.
In Cascantes the camino crosses the main road and follows a paved side road into and through the town. At the end, it rejoins the main road to La Robla. There's a large power plant at the edge of town.
There is an alternative route at the end of Cascantes signed "Por Llanos de Alba." This variant bypasses the entrance to La Robla and much of the busy road walking, taking you directly to the municipal albergue. If you're not interested in the town center, it's the better option.
6. August 2024 - 17:24
So the alternative route has now been… re-routed from what is listed on Ender’s and Gronze. It is well marked and mostly flat, but be aware that this now adds quite a lot more than 1km - still probably preferable for many than taking the road. There is an overpass for the main road arriving in La Robla - then follow the Albergue markings and don’t make my mistake of trying to go through the center.
9. May 2023 - 10:45
The alternative route adds 1km to La Robla and is well marked on quiet paths, senda and quiet paved roads.
9. May 2023 - 10:42
Bar in Cascantes is closed and didn’t look as though it had been open recently. Was thankful we stopped in La Seca.
8. May 2023 - 16:40
Alternate “Por Llanos de Alba” route adds 1km and avoids road walking. It is well marked and easy to follow.
8. May 2023 - 16:37
Bar here looks as though it is closed permanently. Was thankful we stopped in La Seca.
8. May 2023 - 14:09
Water fountain in middle of town - potable and used by townspeople.
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.