26.3 km and 5:08 (see map).
A long first section (17 km) with no villages, and the path almost as straight as a die. Farmland all around – wheat mostly, and mildly undulating except for the last stretch from Calzadilla de la Cueza to Terradillos de los Templarios which was slightly more hilly.
Somewhere along the route today I passed the halfway point between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Santiago de Compostela. The Michelin guidebook has the total distance at 784 km; I’ve done 398.
Pre-dawn at Carrión de los Condes.
The walk started on a sealed secondary road then soon turned onto a good made dirt road. Stayed on the dirt for the remainder of the day.
Approaching the first village of the day – Calzadilla de la Cueza, 17 km after setting out.
Leaving Calzadilla de la Cueza.
Arriving at Ledigos. Did toy with the idea of staying here, but the albergue wasn’t particularly inspiring so decided to keep going for another 3 km to Terradillos de los Templarios.
Terradillos de los Templarios on the horizon …
… and entering the village. Found a good albergue here.
Can’t believe you are over half way! Lovely old town.