Carte de l'itinéraire
Camino Inglés — overview
Ferrol › Santiago de Compostela
The Camino Inglés — the 'English Route' — takes its name from the British, Irish and Scandinavian pilgrims who landed at the Galician ports of Ferrol and A Coruña in the Middle Ages. At just 118 km in 5 stages from Ferrol, it is the shortest of the major official routes.
Idéal pour les pilgrims disposant d'une semaine, il traverse la Galice rurale entre collines verdoyantes et villages granitiques avant de rejoindre Santiago de Compostela. Malgré sa brièveté, il permet d'obtenir la Compostela, le certificat remis par l'Oficina del Peregrino.
This guide covers the 5 stages from Ferrol, with interactive maps, elevation profiles and practical information for each day of walking.
The Camino Inglés takes its name from the English, Irish, Flemish and Scandinavian pilgrims who landed at the Galician ports of Ferrol or A Coruña before walking to Santiago. This maritime-land camino was one of the most travelled routes of the Middle Ages, until the Franco-Spanish wars closed the seas.
The Camino Inglés from Ferrol is the shortest of the major routes: 118 km in 5 comfortable stages. Waymarking with yellow arrows and scallop shells is reliable. Galicia is wet: a waterproof jacket and waterproof footwear are essential. Stage 3 (Betanzos → Bruma) is the most demanding with 803 m of D+.
To obtain the Compostela, the pilgrim must walk at least the last 100 kilometres on foot (or 200 km by bicycle). From Ferrol, the 118 km guarantee the certificate. Get your credencial stamped at each stage (albergues, churches, cafés).