Virtual Camino Inglés Challenge: Walk the English Way from Home

Walk the shortest of the classic Camino de Santiago routes from wherever you already move. The Camino Inglés, or English Way, runs about 120 km (roughly 75 miles) from the port of Ferrol inland through the Galician hills to Santiago de Compostela, and Route Rally turns every synced walk, run or daily step into progress along it. Short enough to finish in a few weeks, it is the ideal first Camino and a natural entry point to the wider pilgrimage.

  • Route: Camino Inglés
  • Distance: 120 km
  • Elevation gain: 2000 m
  • Short, approachable pilgrimage and steps goal
  • Best for: First Camino challenges, walkers and step-counters, and shorter private rallies

Why this route

  • The Camino Inglés, or English Way, is the short Camino historically walked by pilgrims who arrived in Galicia by sea from Britain and northern Europe.
  • At about 120 km (75 miles) from Ferrol it is the most approachable of the Caminos, finishable in a few weeks of regular walking.
  • As a virtual challenge you cover the distance in your own time, so daily steps, dog walks and weekend hikes all count towards Santiago.
  • It is the natural first step into the Camino de Santiago series before taking on the longer French, Portuguese or Northern ways.
  • The manageable distance makes it a great activation route and a popular charity or workplace step challenge.

Highlights

  • Start at the historic naval port of Ferrol on the Galician coast
  • Climb inland through the green hills and rías of Galicia
  • Join the flow of pilgrims approaching the city from the north
  • Finish at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Common questions

How does my activity actually count?

Connect your activity tracker to Route Rally and every kilometre you log adds up automatically. Your marker moves along the Camino Inglés as new activities sync, with nothing to upload and nothing to enter by hand.

Do I have to live near the route?

Not at all. Walk, run or ride wherever you usually move. The route is a virtual target, so your daily steps, local walks and weekend hikes all push you closer to Santiago.

How long is the virtual Camino Inglés?

The Route Rally route covers about 120 km, or roughly 75 miles, from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela, following the English Way. It is the shortest of the main Camino routes.

Is this a good first Camino?

Yes. The short distance makes it the ideal introduction to the Camino de Santiago, finishable in a few weeks of regular walking or steps before you take on a longer route.

How is it different from the Camino Francés?

The Camino Francés is the long classic route of about 780 km from the French Pyrenees. The Camino Inglés is a short Galician route of about 120 km from Ferrol, so it suits a quicker challenge or a first pilgrimage.