Camino Ingles Stages

Q: How many stages are there on the Camino Inglés and which stage is the hardest?

There are 2 options, each with distinct highlights: Ferrol → Santiago (≈118–120 km, ~6 days) — Ferrol’s harbour, Neda’s riverside, medieval Pontedeume, beautiful Betanzos, the climb towards Hospital de Bruma, Sigüeiro, and the final approach to Santiago. This is generally the harder option due to longer, hillier days (especially Betanzos → Bruma). A Coruña → Santiago (≈75 km, ~4–5 days) — A Coruña’s seafront and old town, inland via Cambre/Carral, merging near Bruma, then on to Sigüeiro and Santiago. Shorter overall but with some steady inland climbs.

Q: What’s the minimum you must walk to get the Compostela on the Inglés?

You need at least 100 km into Santiago with two stamps per day. Ferrol → Santiago meets this on its own. A Coruña → Santiago (≈75 km) can also qualify if you add a certified 25 km “Celtic Camino” in your home country and present both sets of stamps together.

The Camino Inglés (English Way) begins on the northern coast of Galicia and winds its way through historic towns and green countryside before reaching Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims can choose to start in Ferrol, walking just over 100 km and qualifying for the Compostela certificate, or in A Coruña, following a shorter 75 km path that offers beautiful coastal scenery but does not meet the distance required for the certificate. If you’re unsure which option fits you, our Camino specialists can advise one-to-one.

How many stages are there on the Camino Inglés and which stage is the hardest?

There are 2 options, each with distinct highlights:

Ferrol → Santiago (≈118–120 km, ~6 days) — Ferrol’s harbour, Neda’s riverside, medieval Pontedeume, beautiful Betanzos, the climb towards Hospital de Bruma, Sigüeiro, and the final approach to Santiago. This is generally the harder option due to longer, hillier days (especially Betanzos → Bruma).
A Coruña → Santiago (≈75 km, ~4–5 days) — A Coruña’s seafront and old town, inland via Cambre/Carral, merging near Bruma, then on to Sigüeiro and Santiago. Shorter overall but with some steady inland climbs.

Can you combine or split stages of the Camino Inglés?

You cannot combine the two starting points of the Camino Inglés into a single continuous route, as they are separate ways that only meet in Santiago. However, you can walk either of them individually: from Ferrol to Santiago, which is just over 100 km and qualifies for the Compostela, or from A Coruña to Santiago, which is 75 km and does not meet the distance requirement for the certificate.

What’s the minimum you must walk to get the Compostela on the Inglés?

You need at least 100 km into Santiago with two stamps per day. Ferrol → Santiago meets this on its own. A Coruña → Santiago (≈75 km) can also qualify if you add a certified 25 km “Celtic Camino” in your home country and present both sets of stamps together.

Choose From Our Camino Ingles Stages

Ferrol to Santiago

Sailors’ Camino Through Galicia’s Soul

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€832

Traditionally, English and Irish pilgrims arrived by sea at the port towns of northern Galicia. The English Way starts by following the rugged hilly coastline, then moves inland to the lush, wooded countryside. Passing through the mediaeval village of Betanzos is like travelling back in time with its hill-perched marketplace. It is quieter than other routes so for those trying to get away from the more popular French Way, the Camino Ingles presents a great alternative to get from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela (or A Coruna to Santiago) and receive your pilgrim certificate within a week.

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A Coruna to Santiago de Compostela

Coastal Pilgrimage: Walk from A Coruna to Santiago.

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€536

You will be booked into a hotel (en-suite rooms) in the heart of A Coruna, a vibrant coastal city well known for its excellent food, great beaches, historic monuments and culture. Some of the main highlights of the city are the San Anton Castle, the 12th century Church of Santiago (Igrexa de Santiago), the Plaza de Maria Pita, Parque de Los Menhires and the Tower of Hercules.