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Landscape of the Camino Inglés
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Camino Inglés

Short and accessible, starting from Ferrol or A Coruña. From Ferrol it exceeds 100 km and earns you the Compostela.

✦ Historic
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Distance
≈ 112 (desde Ferrol) km
Days
5–6
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Galician countryside and hills

Elevation profile

↑ Ascent

+1796 m

↓ Descent

−1563 m

-602014610 km26 km51 km77 km103 km

The Camino Inglés takes its name from the pilgrims of northern Europe who arrived by sea at the Galician ports. An important note: only from Ferrol do you cover the 100 km needed to earn the Compostela; from A Coruña the route falls short of 100 km and does NOT qualify you for it. If your goal is the Compostela, start in Ferrol.

In five stages it passes through Pontedeume, Betanzos and the hospital of Bruma before reaching Santiago.

Who it's for

Perfect for a first short experience, in 5-6 days.

The itinerary

Stages of the route

Classic division into stages. Distances are approximate and for guidance; each pilgrim adjusts their days to their own pace.

  1. 0119 km

    Cumulative: 19 km

    ↑321 ↓337 m⏱ 5 h 4 min

    Galicia (A Coruña)

    Ferrol → Pontedeume

    Setting off beside the Ferrol estuary (where the mileage counting toward your Compostela officially begins) and on to Pontedeume.

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  2. 0221 km

    Cumulative: 40 km

    ↑407 ↓400 m⏱ 5 h 41 min

    Galicia (A Coruña)

    Pontedeume → Betanzos

    The medieval old town of Betanzos, one of the loveliest towns in all of Galicia.

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  3. 0324 km

    Cumulative: 64 km

    ↑648 ↓324 m⏱ 6 h 48 min

    Galicia (A Coruña)

    Betanzos → Hospital de Bruma

    A climb up to the Bruma plateau and its ancient pilgrims' hospital.

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  4. 0424 km

    Cumulative: 88 km

    ↑189 ↓314 m⏱ 6 h 2 min

    Galicia (A Coruña)

    Hospital de Bruma → Sigüeiro

    Rolling Galician countryside all the way to Sigüeiro, on the banks of the River Tambre.

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  5. 0515 km

    Cumulative: 103 km

    ↑231 ↓188 m⏱ 3 h 57 min

    Galicia (A Coruña)

    Sigüeiro → Santiago de Compostela

    A short final stage leading to the cathedral of Santiago.

    View stage →

Plan your daily stages

Choose which stage you start from, how many days you have and at what pace; we split the stages into days balanced by effort (distance and elevation). You can save, share or print your plan.

Pace

5 days · ≈ 103 km in total

  1. Day 1Stage 1
    Ferrol → PontedeumeView stage 1 ↗
    ≈ 19 km+321 m
  2. Day 2Stage 2
    Pontedeume → BetanzosView stage 2 ↗
    ≈ 21 km+407 m
  3. Day 3Stage 3
    Betanzos → Hospital de BrumaView stage 3 ↗
    ≈ 24 km+648 m
  4. Day 4Stage 4
    Hospital de Bruma → SigüeiroView stage 4 ↗
    ≈ 24 km+189 m
  5. Day 5Stage 5
    Sigüeiro → Santiago de CompostelaView stage 5 ↗
    ≈ 15 km+231 m

An indicative split by effort (distance + elevation). It does not guarantee accommodation at each stop: check each stage and its hostels before finalising your plan.

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The stamps and the digital credential are a keepsake from Santiago Plan, with no official validity: they are not the pilgrim credential and do not replace the physical stamps collected at hostels and churches to obtain the Compostela at the Cathedral.

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The route

The route

Approximate track of the route with the towns it passes through.

Layers

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Download and offline navigation

Download the GPX track and open it in your hiking app (OsmAnd, Wikiloc, Locus…) to navigate without coverage.

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Where to sleep

Accommodation and services, stage by stage

A selection of pilgrim hostels (albergues) along the Camino, ordered from the start towards Santiago. The municipal and parish ones are usually the cheapest and many cannot be booked (you arrive and check in in order). Confirm beds, price and opening times before relying on them.

1. Pontedeume

Ferrol → Pontedeume

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2. Betanzos

Pontedeume → Betanzos

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3. Hospital de Bruma

Betanzos → Hospital de Bruma

Hotels and guesthouses ↗
4. Sigüeiro

Hospital de Bruma → Sigüeiro

Hotels and guesthouses ↗
5. Santiago de Compostela

Sigüeiro → Santiago de Compostela

Hotels and guesthouses ↗

Hostel data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It does not include beds or price, which are not always in the source; check with the hostel. Is one missing or wrong? Write to us.

Accommodation

Hotels and guesthouses

On the Camino, pilgrim hostels (municipal, parish and private) are the cheapest option, and many cannot be booked: you arrive and check in in order of arrival. The links below search for hotels and guesthouses, for those who prefer to secure a bed in advance.

Booking.com ↗FerrolHotels and guesthousesBooking.com ↗PontedeumeHotels and guesthousesBooking.com ↗BetanzosHotels and guesthousesBooking.com ↗Santiago de CompostelaHotels and guesthouses

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When you reach Santiago

Experiences and guided tours in Santiago

When you finish your Camino, make the most of Santiago: a guided tour of the cathedral and the botafumeiro, a trip to Finisterre and Muxía (the end of the world), or the corners of the old town.

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🧭 How to get there

Find out how to travel from your city to Ferrol by train, bus, car or plane.

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Camino taxis and transfers

Companies specialising in pilgrims that cover this route: transfers between stages, luggage transport and airport.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres is the Camino Inglés?
The Camino Inglés is about 112 km and usually takes around 5–6 days on foot.
Is the Camino Inglés hard?
Its difficulty is moderate. On Santiago Plan you have every stage with a map, elevation profile and hostels, so you can prepare it calmly.
How much does it cost to walk the Camino Inglés?
Staying in hostels, budget roughly between 130 and 270 € in total (around 5–6 days), including bed, food and the odd extra. It varies with the season and your travel style.
Do you need to book the hostels?
In low season it's usually not necessary, but in summer and during a Holy Year it's wise to plan ahead and, in many cases, book your accommodation. We can't guarantee bed availability.

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