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CAMINO INGLÉS A PILGRIMAGE FROM FERROL TO SANTIAGO CAMINO INGLÉS - A PILGRIMAGE FROM FERROL TO SANTIAGO SUMMARY In the middle ages, the news of the Camino de Santiago spread all over Europe and Pilgrims from the UK and Ireland would sail down to A Coruña and Ferrol to start their pilgrimage to Santiago. Today we only use the route from Ferrol as it is over the 100km needed to gain your Compostela. The Camino Inglés is one of several walks to Santiago, but this is the only one to start off at the coast, which means the first couple of days walking are rewarded with wild coastal scenery before delving into the heart of the Galician countryside for the remainder of your pilgrimage to Santiago. At the start of the walk in Ferrol, it is tradition to pick a set of steps leading up from the various jetties to start your walk, emulating the way the pilgrims would have arrived in the middle ages. From here you stroll along quiet, golden beaches and along pristine clifftops, past monasteries and churches. As you begin to climb you will get some stunning views of the surrounding towns and the beautiful Rias de Betanzos wetlands. Tour: Camino Inglés Code: WSPSCI The path then turns inland, through the rural farmlands of Galicia and gives you the chance to really enjoy Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday this region of Spain, it’s people and cuisine. After passing the peak at Bruma-Meson do Vento it is Price: See Website downhill most of the way into Santiago. Just before you enter the city, you pass an abandoned hill fort Single Supplement: See Website where you can add your pebble to the pile, leaving all of the worries that you brought on the trip behind Dates: March to October with it. Walking Days: 5 Nights: 6 We offer the Camino Ingés over 5 walking days and our Camino packages include pre-booked Start: Ferrol accommodation in comfortable hotels and guesthouses, a detailed guidebook and maps, a comprehensive Finish: Santiago de Compostela Distance: 116Km information pack and emergency support from our local representatives. Baggage transfer is also Grade: Moderate available as an option if you would prefer not to walk with a heavy bag. HIGHLIGHTS Is the Camino Inglés For Me? The Camino Inglés is a fantastic Feeling the history at Ferrol docks where thousands of pilgrims have gone before you alternative walk into Santiago. If you Forming bonds that will last forever with your fellow pilgrims want to gain your Compostela certificate away from the crowds on Discovering the real Galicia as you wander through its beautiful countryside the Camino Frances, then this Walking into the old town of Santiago and finishing your pilgrimage at the sublime Cathedral beautiful trip through rural Galicia is · the one for you. WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALK ON THE CAMINO INGLÉS WITH US? Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. Our WHAT’S INCLUDED? involvement with the Camino began in 2006 when a close friend walked the Camino Frances and was Accommodation: A mixture of 3* hotels, small enthralled by the experience of the pilgrimage but less so with the basic accommodation and food in the hotels and guesthouses, all in private rooms with hostels and refuges. We decided to use our long experience of organising unforgettable walking holidays ensuite WC. Meals: A simple breakfast is included which nor- with carefully selected accommodation to offer the outstanding alternatives to the Camino Frances, with mally consists of coffee and bread. Lunch and hand-picked accommodation for those walkers who prefer a little more comfort. dinner not included but always available at accom- modation or nearby. Baggage Transfer: Available as an extra option. Information Pack: Guide Book, detailed maps and Info Pack. CAMINO INGLÉS A PILGRIMAGE FROM FERROL TO SANTIAGO THE CAMINO INGLÉS excellent seafood and friendly locals and you DAY 5 have one of Spain’s hidden gems. At 116km, the Camino Inglés from Ferrol to San Paio de Buscás to Marantes Santiago de Compostela is over the stated limit DAY 2 to gain your Compostela certificate at the After you reach Bruma-Meson do Vento, the rest Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago. A mix of coastal Ferrol to Pontedeume of your trip to Santiago is mainly downhill. Today’s walk is through some of the greenest and rural scenery, this is a beautiful alternative The first stage of this trip is a reasonably flat day, landscapes in Spain, though be warned, the walk into Santiago. so don't be put off by the 31km distance. You green does not appear by magic, so if you are exit the city of Ferrol past the 8th Century walking outside of the summer months, rain wear Monastery of San Martino de Xubio. You then ITINERARY: WSPSCI is recommended. take in some clifftop walking and some beautiful beaches before arriving into Pontedeume. Your walk down into the delightful town of FERROL TO SANTIAGO DE Marantes brings the penultimate stage of the COMPOSTELA There is the option of a transfer to eliminate the Camino Inglés to an end. first 8km, walking out of Ferrol. This transfer is Walking Days: 5 Nights: 6 free of charge if you are using the baggage Walk: 26km, 200m descent. transfer service. Average Daily Distance: 23km DAY 6 Grade: Moderate Walk: 31km 250m ascent, 210m descent. Marantes to Santiago de Day Route Km DAY 3 Compostela 1 Arrive Ferrol 0 Pontedeume to Betanzos Your first port of call on leaving Marantes will be the town of Siguero. From here you will cross 2 Walk to Pontedeume 31 The route rises up out of Pontedeume, giving you the river and into the Municipality of Santiago. 3 Walk to Betanzos 21 spectacular view back over Ferrol. You are then 4 Transfer to Vilacoba You will soon reach Meixonfrio which is an old walking along the wild Galician coast which the and walk to San Paio pilgrim resting point, before reaching the pre- route shares with the Camino Real path. de Buscás 26 Roman hill fort, where it is tradition to leave a 5 Walk to Marnates 26 You will eventually come to the wide estuary of pebble. 6 Walk to Santiago de the Rio Lambre which gives you great views over Compostela 12 This makes for a fitting gesture before you the Rias de Betanzos and surrounding wetlands. 7 Onward Travel undertake the walk into the glorious city of Your overnight stop in Betanzos has some of the Santiago where your walk comes to an end in the most interesting architecture in Galicia. Total Distance 116 shadow of the grand Cathedral. Walk: 21km 300m ascent, 200m descent. As the days walk is quite short, you can leave DAY 1 DAY 4 early in order to walk into Santiago to meet the Arrive Ferrol midday mass in the Cathedral, which welcomes Betanzos to San Paio de Buscás new pilgrims into the city. Should you feel that You can fly into Santiago de Compostela or La We start off today’s walk by collecting you and you will miss this, we always recommend an Coruna from several points in Europe. From transferring you to Vilacoba, to shorten what extra night in order to attend. either of these points there are several buses a would otherwise be a tough days walk. day to get you up to Ferrol. Walk: 12km, 220m ascent, 50m descent. Today you leave the coastal walking behind and Ferrol is full of history, with an abundance of DAY 7 head inland, across agricultural land and walking prehistoric findings, right up to its use as a naval uphill for most of the day. Your overnight stop is Onward Travel stronghold in various wars. The architecture beside the abandoned Hermitage of San Paio. reflects this depth of history and the city centre is a delight to wander around. Add to this the Walk: 26km, 360m ascent CAMINO INGLÉS A PILGRIMAGE FROM FERROL TO SANTIAGO INFORMATION Baggage Transfer (Optional) DATES & PRICES Accommodation We can arrange for your bags will be transferred Availability from your accommodation as per your itinerary The accommodation is a mixture of small family and moved onto your next overnight The Camino is best enjoyed from March to run hotels, guesthouses and larger hotels in the accommodation. This is an additional cost and is October but you can walk at any time of year . big cities. All with private rooms and en-suite an option as part of the booking process. The You can start on any date that suits your travel bathrooms and all offer a warm welcome to maximum weight of a piece of luggage is 18kg. plans and you will find up to date availability on walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local our website. food. We do recommend that you book this trip Equipment early as the area is always popular and the Price Your information pack has a detailed equipment hotels and inns do fill up early. list which includes standard walking gear such as Please see our Website for a current list of prices. Single Rooms/Solo Walkers good walking boots or shoes, lightweight clothes, waterproofs and a day pack. The Camino Inglés is available to solo walkers at Included a supplement. Single rooms are available Accommodation in small rural hotels and although a single supplement is payable. hostels, with en-suite. Compostela/Pilgrims Passport A detailed information pack for the group leader including guidebook, route notes, The Pilgrims Passport is available in the tourist maps, local information. office in Ferrol.