Camino Inglés in 5 days from Ferrol: stages and tips
The short route that qualifies for the Compostela, with stages, where to stay and the long Bruma stage.
Camino Inglés
Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela · 6 stages · 112 km
About 18.7 km a day on average. It adds up to 1,860 m of ascent, with a highest point of 456 m. Data checked in .
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The 6 stages of the Camino Inglés
How we rate difficulty
- Easy Easy: short with little climbing.
- Moderate Moderate: about 20–28 km or with a real climb.
- Demanding Demanding: long or with a lot of climbing.
We add the km plus 1 km for every 50 m of ascent.
- 01 Ferrol NedaGALICIA Easy 15.3 km
↑110 ↓110 · 3 h 45 min - 02 Neda PontedeumeGALICIA Easy 12.9 km
↑240 ↓230 · 3 h 30 min - 03 Pontedeume BetanzosGALICIA Moderate 19.9 km
↑460 ↓460 · 5 h 45 min - 04 Betanzos Hospital de BrumaGALICIA Demanding 24 km
↑640 ↓270 · 7 h - 05 Hospital de Bruma SigüeiroGALICIA Moderate 24.2 km
↑180 ↓340 · 6 h - 06 Sigüeiro Santiago de CompostelaGALICIA Easy 16.1 km
↑230 ↓190 · 4 h 15 min
The Camino Inglés is the shortest route that qualifies for the Compostela: 112 km from Ferrol through estuaries, forests and inland villages of A Coruña. Ideal for a week and very quiet outside summer.
Stages
6km
112highest point
456mDistances and elevations calculated on the official route; they may vary slightly with your GPS.
Plan your days
Choose where you start and how many days you have. We split the stages for you.
Your plan
From the town you pick in “Plan your days” to Santiago.
When to go in 2027?
A special year to walk the Camino. With a little planning, any month works.
Our favourites: May, June and September. Our favourite windows: May–June and mid-September to October. Good weather and real Camino spirit.
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January Fairly busy
Cold and rainy, short days. The Holy Door has just opened and the trails are calm: ideal if you seek silence.
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February Quiet
Cold and rainy. Few pilgrims and a quiet welcome; pack good rain gear.
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March Peak
Cool, first blossoms. Quiet most of the month; Holy Week brings a lively atmosphere.
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April Busy
Springlike, some showers. Spring wakes the Camino up; after Easter the buzz grows.
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May Busy · Recommended
Mild and green. Green fields and long days: one of the best months to walk.
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June Busy · Recommended
Mild, long days. Good weather and plenty of light: the Camino at its best.
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July Peak
Hot on the Meseta, mild in Galicia. European Youth Pilgrimage (15–18 July) and the feast of St James: Santiago in full celebration.
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August Busy
Hot; cool mornings in Galicia. Holiday month: great atmosphere; start early to beat the heat.
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September Busy · Recommended
Warm and settled. From mid-month, gentler heat and a wonderful atmosphere.
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October Fairly busy
Mild and autumnal. Golden autumn, mild temperatures and a little less busy: a gem.
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November Quiet
Cool and rainy. An intimate Camino and autumn landscapes; some places close.
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December Quiet
Cold and rainy. Christmas in Santiago and the close of the Holy Year: a very special finale.
Key dates
- Holy Door open all year (from 31 December 2026)
- Holy Week: 21–28 March
- 25 July, a Sunday: Feast of St James
Atmosphere estimated month by month from the Pilgrim’s Office monthly figures; not official data.
Will I get the Compostela?
Pick where you start and we will tell you if you reach 100 km.
The official rule: at least 100 continuous km on foot to Santiago, with a dated stamp at the start and end of every stage.
When to go
All year; it is the rainiest route, bring a rain jacket. May, June and September are the best months.
Getting to the start
Ferrol has trains and buses from A Coruña and Santiago; the nearest airport is A Coruña.
The hardest stage
Betanzos – Hospital de Bruma (24 km and 640 m of climbing) is the hardest; it can be split at Presedo or Vizoño.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days does it take?
Five or six days from Ferrol.
Where do you sleep?
Neda, Pontedeume, Betanzos and Sigüeiro have guesthouses, hotels and apartments. Hospital de Bruma has very few beds: book ahead or sleep in Mesón do Vento.
Is it well waymarked?
Yes, with Xunta marker stones along the whole route.
How long is the Camino Inglés?
112 km from Ferrol to Santiago, in 6 stages, all within Galicia. It fits into one week. It passes Pontedeume and Betanzos and has one long, climbing stage towards Hospital de Bruma.
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