Make your own way to Ferrol and the first hotel. 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. We can assist with an arrival transfer from A Coruna or Santiago airports on request - please ask our team.

Meals:  Nil

The Camino Ingles starts at the harbour of Ferrol, also known as “Puerto Curuxeiros”, which dates from the 9th century, and initially follows the estuary. It's an easy walk with great views. Continue and cross over the mouth of the great Xubia river to Neda and onwards to Fene. Surrounded by eucalyptus and chestnut trees you will walk to the village of Cabanas or to Pontedeume across the river, dependent on availability. Distance: 29km / 18.2mi, highest point approx 180m / 590ft Options to shorten: - it's possible to split today's stage by staying overnight in Neda and continuing to Cabanas/Pontedeume the next day. In this case the walking is under 15km/9.4mi each day. Must be requested at time of booking and a supplement applies, with rates on request. Please ask our team. - a transfer from Ferrol for approx 10km is available (free of charge, please request at time of booking) - It's possible to cross the river after Caranza via the Puente de As Pias to Fene but this skips the scenic, traditional estuary path and parts of the official pilgrimage route.

Meals:  B

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. Continue via the coastal town of Miño and Ponte do Porco, a small village with rural charm and panoramic views. Finally you reach the old town of Betanzos, where you stay for two nights. It 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 / 558ft

Meals:  B

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 / 590ft

Meals:  B

This morning starts with a transfer at 8.30am back to Presedo to continue walking. This is another rural stage with some small villages enroute, and more undulating than the earlier days. In As Travesas two routes of the Camino Inglés converge, this one from Ferrol and the variant 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 450m / 1476ft

Meals:  B,D

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 through 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 340m / 1115ft

Meals:  B,D

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, highest point approx 340m / 1115ft

Meals:  B

Trip arrangements conclude after breakfast, or if you'd like to add an extra night please ask for our rates.

Meals:  B