Camino Inglés

The short route of pilgrims who arrived by sea, from Ferrol through Galician estuaries and forests.

Distance~120 km
Days5–6
StartFerrol
LevelModerate

Pilgrims from England, Ireland and northern Europe landed in Ferrol or A Coruña and walked from there. From Ferrol the route is just over 100 km, enough for the Compostela, and it can be done in less than a week.

Approximate figures; they vary with your starting point and variants.

Ready-made itineraries: where do you start?

A Coruña Ferrol

Towns on the route

Ferrol Santiago de Compostela

Guides for this route

Camino Ingles: Ferrol to Santiago in 6 Days

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All routes

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