Camino Ingles: The English Way to Santiago de Compostela

Make your own way to the first hotel in Ferrol, or we can assist with an arrival transfer from A Coruna or Santiago airports on request. Ferrol is a seaside town with an historically important port. This afternoon you can explore the sandy beaches and enjoy a swim if the weather is warm.

Today you begin your walk at the harbour of Ferrol, also known as “Puerto Curuxeiros”, which dates from the 9th century. Enjoy views of the water as you walk to Gandara and the San Martín de Xubia Monastery, before heading inland for a short time. Cross over the mouth of the great Xubia river to Neda and continue through the towns of Casanova, Foxas and Chamoso to Pereiro. Surrounded by eucalyptus and chestnut trees you will walk to the village of Cabanas or the town of Pontedeume across the river, dependent on availability. It's possible to shorten today by crossing the bridge leaving Ferrol (approx 10km shorter). Distance: 25km 15.6mi or 29km/18.2mi, highest point approx 180m Options: *You can add a day and stay overnight in Neda, in which case the walking is under 15km/9.4mi each day. Must be requested at time of booking - a supplement will apply, with rates on request. Please ask our team. *A transfer from Ferrol for approx 10km is available (included if requested at time of booking).

Today the path leaves the coast behind, heading inland towards rural villages and typical Galician green hills. From Pontedeume the trail climbs, to give spectacular views over the area. Continuing via the coastal village of Miño you walk through the countryside to the old town of Betanzos, where you stay for 2 nights. Betanzos has one of the best preserved old quarters in Galicia, with several town palaces, a 16th-century clock tower, and the town walls preserve three of their original gates. Distance: 20km/12.5mi, highest point approx 170m

During today's walk you will head into the heart of Galicia. It's a rural stage, taking you through farmland and small villages such as Cos. Continue to Presedo, from where a 5pm transfer (included) takes you back to Betanzos and your accommodation. Distance: 12km/7.5mi, highest point approx 180m

This morning starts with a transfer at 8.30am back to Presedo to continue your walk. This is another rural stage passing through small villages, and more undulating than the earlier days. In As Travesas two routes of the Camino Inglés converge, this one from Ferrol and the other from A Coruña. Continue through the Galician countryside until you reach the village of San Paio de Buscas (outside Ordes). Distance: 20km/12.5mi, highest point approx 400m

Today has moderate gradients, leading you via Vilarino and through the villages of Lavandeira de Riba, A Senra and A Calle, surrounded by fields and forest, the green landscape of Galicia. Continue to Sigüeiro or Marantes for your overnight stay. Distance: 18km/11.2mi to Sigüeiro or 21km/13.1mi to Marantes, highest point approx 320m

A shorter stage that allows for an early arrival in Santiago. Today you will pass many ancient sites including monuments, chapels and bridges – all have a story to tell. Follow country lanes, fields and forest paths to an increasingly populated and built area. Arriving in the fabled Santiago de Compostela there is plenty to see and do – or simply relax and celebrate the end of the journey. Distance: 16km/10mi from Sigüeiro or 13km/8.2mi from Marantes