The Camino Inglés (English Way) was the most trafficked pilgrim route for people from England, Ireland and other Nordic countries in the middle ages. They crossed the sea by ship to anchor in the two big harbors of A Guarda and Ferrol.

Your journey starts in the lovely seaport of Ferrol. Taking this route allows you to claim the Compostela, as it is longer than 100 km. The Camino Inglés follows the shore of the wild Atlantic for a while, before it turns inland and leads through the lush Galician countryside. Numbers of pilgrims are still low on the route and oftentimes you can walk in solitude through the small, picturesque Galician towns.

112 kilometers

Day 1 • Santiago de Compostela – Ferrol
Fly to Santiago, take a transfer from the airport to Ferrol (approx. 90 – 100 km, 1 to 1 ½ hours), move into your room and prepare for The Way. Dont’t forget to stroll through the lovely town of Ferrol and explore its harbor from the 9^th century.

Day 2 • Ferrol – (Neda) – Cabanas
In the beginning of today’s stage, the Camino Inglés meanders around the bay of Ferrol und and then leads past the small monastery of San Martino de Xubio. (you can also skip 10 km by taking the underpass right through the bay). You then walk inland towards the estuary of the river Eume close to the town Cabanas. Just before, in Magdalena, there is a nice beach.
27 km – easy

Day 3 • Cabanas – Betanzos
From Cabanas you will first cross the 500 m long stone bridge to Pontedueme. The Camino then leads uphill and offer pilgrims stunning views of Betanzos and Ferrol. Walking along the coast you will reach the city of Miño and walk to the estuary of the river Lambre. Here lies the city of Betanzos, surrounded by green marshland. Take you time to enjoy this medieval town and its cultural gems.
23 km – easy

Day 4 • Betanzos – Hospital de Bruma

Behind Betanzo, the Camino leads you away from the coast. After a few kilometers you will reach the town Cos, where you can choose between two different routes. (We recommend the old way, on the right.) you will cross the river Mendo on a medieval bridge and later you will pass the abandoned monastery of San Paio. You will spend the night in Hospital de Bruma – renown for its beautiful, medevial hospital.
28 km – easy to medium difficulty

Day 5 • Hospital de Bruma – Sigüeiro
Leaving Bruma you are now in the green Galician countryside as we know it: green meadows, small villages and dense forests. Passing by the chruch of San Xiao you will reach the pretty town Casanova. Behind the town of Baizioa and just before Sigüeiro, we recommend pilgrims take the route, which goes to the left, avoiding the highway.
25 km - easy

Day 6 • Sigüeiro – Santiago de Compostela
Behind Sigüeiro you will first cross the river Tambre. Compared to the last 100 km  of other Caminos, the last stage of the Camino Inglés is more quite. After only 15 km you will have reached your destination: Santiago de Compostela.
15 km – easy

Day 7 •  Heimreise
Fly home from Santiago de Compostela or spend an extra night in Santiago de Compostela.

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