Anyone walking the Ingles end of May/ early June?

[KayVee]

Hi all, I’m hoping to walk the Camino Ingles in late May/ beginning of June. I have ~7 days to do the walk which I hope will be enough. Three questions for those who’ve walked it before: a) for all my previous caminos, I’ve always carried my bag - but this time my sister-in-law might be coming with me, and this would be her first time on any Camino. She will be more amenable to coming along if I could assure her that her bag would be transported. Is there good, reluable bag transport on this route? b) I’m hoping to stay jn albergues - are they open and can I walk in? or because of covid, does one have to book ahead? c) do I need to carry a sleeping bag or would a sleep sack be enough? I’m always very cold at nights. Not sure if albergues still offer blankets or if that’s gone away due to covid restrictions. Any other insights from folks who’ve walked recently would be great…thanks so much!

 

[JohnLloyd]

I'm walking it in three weeks time, so I'll be happy to provide a full report on the albergues afterwards.

I'm told by a reliable source (@Mark McCarthy ) that Correos are the only source for bag transportation on that route. Check in with him and consider getting his excellent guidebook too.

By then, I'd guess a sleep sack should be sufficient, and if not, most albergues will offer blankets if you are cold.

Buen Camino!

 

[miguel_gp]

As @JohnLloyd says, Correos are the only company currently offering bag transport from Ferrol, although this service starts at Easter. You can pre-book your whole route using this link or book day-by-day while en route. There should be address envelopes available in your accommodation in Ferrol. Current cost EUR 25. They are very good at replying to email enquiries as well.

 

[KayVee]

I'm walking it in three weeks time, so I'll be happy to provide a full report on the albergues afterwards.

I'm told by a reliable source (@Mark McCarthy ) that Correos are the only source for bag transportation on that route. Check in with him and consider getting his excellent guidebook too.

By then, I'd guess a sleep sack should be sufficient, and if not, most albergues will offer blankets if you are cold.

Buen Camino!

thank you! i look forward to your report. if you could post your stages and places you stayed at, would be super helpful

 

[JohnLloyd]

Remind me with a message on this thread or by PM after mid-April!

 

[jcat]

Hi all, I’m hoping to walk the Camino Ingles in late May/ beginning of June. I have ~7 days to do the walk which I hope will be enough. Three questions for those who’ve walked it before: a) for all my previous caminos, I’ve always carried my bag - but this time my sister-in-law might be coming with me, and this would be her first time on any Camino. She will be more amenable to coming along if I could assure her that her bag would be transported. Is there good, reluable bag transport on this route? b) I’m hoping to stay jn albergues - are they open and can I walk in? or because of covid, does one have to book ahead? c) do I need to carry a sleeping bag or would a sleep sack be enough? I’m always very cold at nights. Not sure if albergues still offer blankets or if that’s gone away due to covid restrictions. Any other insights from folks who’ve walked recently would be great…thanks so much!

I'll be on the Ingles again in May. I normally just carry a sleeping bag liner during warmer times, but plan on staying in private accommodations this camino.

 

[Bill's_Walking]

I'm walking it in three weeks time, so I'll be happy to provide a full report on the albergues afterwards.

I'm told by a reliable source (@Mark McCarthy ) that Correos are the only source for bag transportation on that route. Check in with him and consider getting his excellent guidebook too.

By then, I'd guess a sleep sack should be sufficient, and if not, most albergues will offer blankets if you are cold.

Buen Camino!

Caminofacil also provides luggage transfer service on the Ingles. I used them last August. They even agreed to go to a hotel that was not on their drop down list when I contacted them.

 

[CJane]

I and three others will be walking Ingles May 19-29/30. (We want to take our time). Will check with your reports John Lloyd.

 

[El Cascayal]

I plan to begin walking the Ingles this coming Tuesday, March 15th. Can let you know how it goes.
As Bill said Taxi Camino Ingles is available, probably year round: WhatsApp 34 611 069 785. taxicaminoingl.es
I have not used them, they get good reviews on Spanish pilgrim’s web sites. I ‘m keeping this information, just in case, I get into trouble.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

I'm walking it in three weeks time, so I'll be happy to provide a full report on the albergues afterwards.

I'm told by a reliable source (@Mark McCarthy ) that Correos are the only source for bag transportation on that route. Check in with him and consider getting his excellent guidebook too.

By then, I'd guess a sleep sack should be sufficient, and if not, most albergues will offer blankets if you are cold.

Buen Camino!

Starting off from from Ferrol I, too will be following your footsteps after finishing the Ruta do Mar the first day of May. It would be great and very helpful to see your report on your experiences along the Camino Inglés if you post here on the forum
Buen camino JohnLloyd!

 

[jcat]

I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences. I'm especially interested in lodging options for Bruma. Last time I stayed at one of the Casa Rurals in the area, but looking for something different this time.

 

[Jim]

I'll be walking from El Ferrol-- staying the night there on May 23rd, and will begin walking on the May 24th, taking it slower than suggested pace in guidebooks. Expect to arrive in Santiago on May 31st.

 

[KayVee]

Great to see so many people plannjng to walk this route. I will follow in your footsteps. If anyone plans to start around the 28th or 29th of May, do let me know.

 

[Bill's_Walking]

I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences. I'm especially interested in lodging options for Bruma. Last time I stayed at one of the Casa Rurals in the area, but looking for something different this time.

I stayed at Hotel Canaima: in O Mesón do Vento. The room was nice and clean and they have a restaurant there, where bunch of fellow pilgrims and I had dinner together. There is a reception desk in the lobby but when I was there I had to go into the bar to find someone to to check me in. The staff was nice and courteous as well.

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[jcat]

I stayed at Hotel Canaima: in O Mesón do Vento. The room was nice and clean and they have a restaurant there, where bunch of fellow pilgrims and I had dinner together. There is a reception desk in the lobby but when I was there I had to go into the bar to find someone to to check me in. The staff was nice and courteous as well.

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Nice, thanks, I made a reservation at Canaima. Do they pick you up on the Camino, or did you walk the extra KM?

 

[miguel_gp]

Nice, thanks, I made a reservation at Canaima. Do they pick you up on the Camino, or did you walk the extra KM?

It is about 500m longer to walk from Casa Avalina to the Canaima rather than to the Albergue at Bruma. You just keep straight ahead on the main road rather than turning left towards Bruma.

Light green line is the main route of the Camino Ingles, the higher dark blue is the detour to the Canaima (it is the orange knife and fork symbol on left hand side) direct from Casa Avelina, the middle dark blue line is from the Albergue at Bruma to the Hotel Canaima and the return to the main route the next day from the Canaima is the lower dark blue line (it is waymarked with yellow arrows).
The lighter blue is the old route of the Ingles from Ferrol.



That said, this is from the Canaima website ....

 

[Bev Gorman]

We are planning on walking the Ingles starting end of May. Is the albergue at Bruma open?
Thanks, Bev

 

[JohnLloyd]

I'll be there in about 12 days. I'll let you know...

 

[rappahannock_rev]

Arriving Ferrol early on May 27th. Never been there before. Staying at the Hotel Zahara. Leisure day on May 28th. Heading out on May 29th with an Amawalkers group.

 

[SabsP]

We are planning on walking the Ingles starting end of May. Is the albergue at Bruma open?
Thanks, Bev

According to gronze it seems to be open.Also a private one now in Bruma.

Betanzos - Hospital de Bruma | Camino Inglés | Gronze.com

Hoy afrontamos la etapa teóricamente más dura y solitaria del Camino Inglés, si bien unas recientes modificaciones la han dulcificado, reduciendo su kilometraje y el desnivel. Disfrutaremos de un agradable entorno rural, cruzando pequeñas aldeas sin apenas servicios. Los que deseen dividir la...

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[Turga]

Staying at the Hotel Zahara.

Me too But not until August.

 

[miguel_gp]

We are planning on walking the Ingles starting end of May. Is the albergue at Bruma open?
Thanks, Bev

Should be open all year round as it is a municipal albergue.

 

[eggins]

We start on May 20 from Ferrol. Planning first stop at Neda, but there are options.

 

[trecile]

We start on May 20 from Ferrol. Planning first stop at Neda, but there are options.

If you want, you can add yourself to the list of those starting in May by clicking here.

 

[loraxdc]

@KayVee we will be starting from Ferrol on May 31st and hoping to get to Santiago on June 6th. Maybe catch you en route!

 

[KayVee]

@KayVee we will be starting from Ferrol on May 31st and hoping to get to Santiago on June 6th. Maybe catch you en route!

Terrific! We’re starting on the 29th, but walking short distances so hope to run into you midway. Buen Camino

 

[rappahannock_rev]

Terrific! We’re starting on the 29th, but walking short distances so hope to run into you midway. Buen Camino

Me too! I'm bussing into El Ferrol late on 27 May, lazily soaking up the scene for a day, and then walking out with Jen's Amawalkers group on 29 May. We're likely to cross paths!

 

[KJFSophie]

Nice, thanks, I made a reservation at Canaima. Do they pick you up on the Camino, or did you walk the extra KM?

We stayed there as well and did indeed get a ride from the bar/cafe about a KM before the hotel. The owner at the bar was a delight and insisted to call for a ride, stating it was a steep climb on city streets. When we arrived at the hotel, John Brierly was having a drink at the bar...the food was good in the restaurant. They also have a laundry service for a few euros.

 

[KayVee]

Me too! I'm bussing into El Ferrol late on 27 May, lazily soaking up the scene for a day, and then walking out with Jen's Amawalkers group on 29 May. We're likely to cross paths!

Anyone knows where I can pick up a credencial in Ferrol? I’m in Spain already and forgot to bring my half-filled one from a previous Camino.

 

[Bill's_Walking]

You can get a credential at the tourist information office. Its right near the starting point.

 

[CJane]

My friend and I are on Ingles now and will be in Pontedeume Sat and Sun. We’re the slowest. Will arrive in Santiago on May 31.