According to my pictures, Baamonde is a fraction beyond the 100k mark and should be a safe starting point. Here's a picture of a marker I took heading out of town.
I think that Baamonde is just shy of 100 km. A "safe" place to start would be Vilalba, which has pretty good bus options. Perhaps stopping at Santander and taking a bus to Vilalba might be a better option.
Rome2rio says yes: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Santillana-del-Mar/Baamonde
If you’re looking to receive a Compostela check whether Baamonde is a qualifying distance from Santiago. Lugo might be a better and more accessible start point
I have limited time to complete El Camino Del Norte. My plan is to do the trek from Irun to Santillana Del Mar. But then I will need to get to Baamonde to complete the last 100k to Santiago before I need to fly out.
Is there a bus or train...
Thank you. This is settling in with me and helping me prepare for my first Camino (Northern Route). Thanks for being brave and sharing. I think maybe I could add "be brave" to my mantra.
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