‌WARNING: Finding the river route can be tricky

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Towns with beds within a day's walk of ‌WARNING: Finding the river route can be tricky

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.

Townkm from hereSharedPrivateThe walk
Burgos7.1✓ Yes✓ Yes
Tardajos18.3✓ Yes✓ Yes
Rabé de las Calzadas20.4✓ Yes✓ Yes
Hornillos del Camino27.9✓ Yes✓ Yes
Arroyo San Bol33.2✓ Yes— No

The river route from Castañares into Burgos can be hard to find because the yellow arrows are regularly repainted by local businesses trying to divert foot traffic. The most important thing to remember: the river route goes DOWN toward the river. If arrows are pointing you UP toward the main road, they're misleading you.

Once on the riverside path, follow the Río Arlanzón all the way into the city center. The walking is flat, shaded, and pleasant. You'll pass through several parks before reaching the bridges near Burgos cathedral.

If you end up on the road route instead, don't backtrack — just follow the main road into town. It's less scenic but it gets you there.

Questions about ‌WARNING: Finding the river route can be tricky

How far is ‌WARNING: Finding the river route can be tricky from Castañares?
‌WARNING: Finding the river route can be tricky is 0 km on from Castañares, the previous town with beds. The next one, Burgos, is 7.1 km further.
Where can I walk to tomorrow from ‌WARNING: Finding the river route can be tricky?
Within a normal day's walk, 15 to 32 km, the towns with beds are Tardajos (18.3 km), Rabé de las Calzadas (20.4 km), Hornillos del Camino (27.9 km).

... comments from pilgrims using the Wise Pilgrim app

4. May 2026 - 12:29

Take the concrete path

If it's wet, after the bridge across the river, take the concrete path! It runs alongside the wise pilgrim path but isn't flooded

Programa MOVES IIIMinisterio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico — IDAEXunta de GaliciaInstituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA)Financiado por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEUPlan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia

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.

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