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English Way

  • 116 km
  • 6 stages
  • Easy Difficulty
  • 1,477 m of ascent
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Elevation profile of the route
2 230 457 km 0 km 58 km 115.8
↑ 1,477 m of ascent ↓ 1,272 m of descent Altitude: 2–457 m

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The English Way from Ferrol is the route followed by pilgrims from the British Isles and Nordic countries who reached Galicia by sea. At 116 km and 6 stages from the port of Ferrol, it is one of the shortest ways that qualifies for the Compostela certificate (minimum 100 km on foot).

The English Way gets its name from the many English, Irish, Scandinavian and Flemish pilgrims who for centuries disembarked at the Galician ports of Ferrol and A Coruña to walk to Santiago.

The route runs through inland Galicia, crossing eucalyptus forests, rural hamlets and medieval bridges. It passes through Pontedeume, with its impressive medieval bridge, and Betanzos, one of the seven capitals of the ancient Kingdom of Galicia.

Ideal for pilgrims with limited time seeking an authentic, uncrowded way.

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Questions in the forum

  1. Ferrol → Neda

    15.6 km 3.5 h Flat

  2. Neda → Pontedeume

    13.7 km 3.0 h Rolling

  3. Pontedeume → Betanzos

    19.1 km 4.2 h Rolling

  4. Betanzos → Bruma

    27.2 km 6.0 h Rolling

  5. Bruma → Sigüeiro

    28.0 km 6.2 h Rolling

  6. Sigüeiro → Santiago de Compostela

    12.2 km 2.7 h Flat

Frequently asked questions about the English Way

How many kilometres is the English Way?

The English Way is 116 km long, divided into 6 stages, from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela.

How many days does the English Way take?

The classic division is 6 stages, one per day, averaging 19.3 km daily. At a brisk pace stages can be combined; at a gentler pace, split up.

Where does the English Way start and end?

It starts in Ferrol and ends in Santiago de Compostela.

Which is the hardest stage of the English Way?

Stage 4 (Betanzos → Bruma), with 559 m of accumulated ascent.

How many hostels are there on the English Way?

Peregrinia has 63 pilgrim hostels mapped along the English Way, listed stage by stage with their exact kilometre point.

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