The Camino Ingles and Ruta do Mar
To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Ferrol, A Coruna or Ribadeo
The Camino Ingles and Ruta do Mar
To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Ferrol, A Coruna or Ribadeo
Guidebook to walking the Camino Inglés and Ruta do Mar pilgrim routes in northwest Spain. Describes the 116km Camino Inglés from Ferrol or A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela and the of the 190km Ruta do Mar linking Ribadeo with the Inglés at Ferrol. Includes the 120km Camino Finisterre from Santiago to Finisterre or Muxia.A guidebook to walking the Camino Inglés and Ruta do Mar pilgrimage routes through northern Spain. The 116km (72 mile) Camino Inglés between Ferrol in Galicia and Santiago de Compostela takes around 1 week to complete and is suitable for any walker, whilst the Ruta do Mar from Ribadeo provides a more challenging 190km (118 mile) coastal link between the Camino del Norte and the Camino Inglés.
The Camino Inglés is described in 5 stages and the Rua do Mar in 7 stages, each between 16 and 36km (10–22 miles) in length. The book also includes an overview of a continuation route from Santiago to 'the end of the world' at Finisterre on the Atlantic coast and an alternate Camino Inglés start in A Coruña.
- 1:100,000 mapping plus larger scale urban maps for key locations
- GPX files available to download
- Advice on planning, preparation and pilgrim passports
- Refreshment and pilgrimage lodging information given for each route stage
Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.
ISBN
9781786310064
Availability
Published
Published
6 Jun 2019
Edition
Third
Pages
152
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.00cm
Weight
170g
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
CONTENTS
Overview map
Spanish caminos map
Map key
Route summary tables
INTRODUCTION
The story of Saint James
The Camino Inglés and Ruta do Mar: yesterday and today
Galician history and culture
Choosing your camino
When to go
Preparation and planning
Being a pilgrim
Getting there and back
Equipment
Accommodation
Food
Postal services
Telephones
Other local facilities
Waymarking, route-planning, and maps
Using this guide
THE CAMINO INGLÉS
Stage 1 Ferrol to Pontedeume
Stage 2 Pontedeume to Betanzos
Stage 3 Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma
Stage 4 Hospital de Bruma to Sigüeiro
Stage 5 Sigüeiro to Santiago de Compostela
Alternative start A Coruña to Hospital de Bruma
THE RUTA DO MAR
Stage 1 Ribadeo to Praia das Catedrais
Stage 2 Praia das Catedrais to Foz
Stage 3 Foz to San Cibrao
Stage 4 San Cibrao to Viveiro
Stage 5 Viveiro to Cuiña
Stage 6 Cuiña to Teixido
Stage 7 Teixido to Xubia
THE CAMINO FINISTERRE
Stage 1 Santiago de Compostela to Negreira
Stage 2 Negreira to Olveiroa
Stage 3 Olveiroa to Finisterre
Appendix A Useful sources of information
Appendix B English–Spanish–Gallego glossary
Appendix C Suggestions for further reading
Seasons
Summer is the best time to fully enjoy the coastal towns, with all services in operation and optimal weather for beaches. Spring and autumn offer good weather without the holiday-makers
Centres
Ribadeo, Viveiro, Cedeira, Ferrol, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela
Difficulty
The Camino Inglés is highly accessible, even for novice walkers. The Ruta do Mar is more challenging because of limited waymarks, so a gps is advisable here. There are a few stages when accommodation is more limited, so walkers may need to pursue longer stages (at or around 30km). The terrain, however, is manageable for all walkers.
Must See
Camino Inglés: Three dynamic cities (Ferrol, Coruña, Santiago) combined with idyllic Galician countryside. Ruta do Mar: Beaches (including the famous Praia das Catedrais), cliffs, and wild coastline. Fishing villages and fresh seafood. Local pilgrimage shrines (San Martiño de Mondoñedo and San Andrés de Teixido)
June 2025
Coastal alternative's GPX track
Page 45 - An updated version of the Coastal alternative's GPX track has been uploaded, providing a work-around for an overgrown, unnavigable section. This adds 400m to the route.
January 2020
Ruta do Mar Updates
- Reader Fergal warns of the accommodation pinch that can occur in the area surrounding Viveiro during “Resurrection Fest” (a heavy metal music festival, not a Christian affair!) in early July, and also in the area around Ortigueira’s Celtic Music Festival later in the month. Check the calendar for these and consider modifying your plans accordingly–or prepare to camp
- New hostel in Viveiro (thanks to Caminka for this!) – Oli Vita Hostel(book here)
January 2020
Camino Inglés Updates
Stage 1 – Ferrol to Pontedeume
- A significant shortcut is possible from the 12th-century San Martín de Xubia, turning right immediately after the old monastery and crossing the pedestrian bridge over the Ría de Ferrol. Just before the Neda station, turn left and then right immediately after, passing under the A-8. Cross the N-642, turn right, and then left immediately after, rejoining the official route here. This trims 6.4km off the day’s walk
Stage 2 – Pontedeume to Betanzos
- We suggest considering an unmarked coastal approach between Pontedeume and Miño
- The Albergue de Peregrinos in Betanzos has (temporarily, hopefully) been down-sized to just six beds. Fortunately, a new option has emerged in town: Albergue Santa María del Azogue (8€, 16 beds, breakfast available, kitchen, W/D, @, 683 193 256). Meanwhile, Pensión Cheiño is out of business
Stage 4 – Hospital de Bruma to Sigüeiro
- There’s a new albergue in O Outeiro / Poulo, very close to Casa Rural Antón Veiras. It’s Albergue de Peregrinos Rectoral de Poulo (6€, 42 beds, kitchen)
- In Sigüeiro, Albergue O Fogar da Chisca has closed, but Albergue Ultreia et Suseia is apparently opening in its place (info here)
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