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Ferrol!

Really, the Ingles is a wonderful Camino, walking from the coast, along estuaries, through vineyards and forests, and into Santiago. Roughly in the middle is the wonderful town of Betanzos. And it’s not too crowded, but also not lonely

Another wonderful thing about the Ingles as a short first Camino is that you get the feeling of community without all the distraction of “where did you start?” Everyone starts at Ferrol (or A Coruna) and so you all have the same shared experience.
 
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Hi Louiseann

Your camino your choice. there will be many saying this one that one... Try looking at some of the blogs on You tube. and see how each looks and the comments the Pilgrim makes. Best wishes. I make my camino's my way and have great enjoyment doing it for Me.!!! best wishes. Bernard
 
I’ll second @ShoshTrvls. The Inglés is a splendid “complete” Camino. One with a long history and a story to tell. In Holy Week you’ll have plenty of company so, perhaps, look at pre-booking your accommodation especially around Hospital de Bruma. In recent years I’ve found the diversion to Mesón do Vento worthwhile.

Happy planning
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Hi Louiseann

Your camino your choice. there will be many saying this one that one... Try looking at some of the blogs on You tube. and see how each looks and the comments the Pilgrim makes. Best wishes. I make my camino's my way and have great enjoyment doing it for Me.!!! best wishes. Bernard
Thank you 😊
I will take a look on YouTube as you suggest, before deciding. So far, it seems which route would be a fabulous experience
 
I’ll second @ShoshTrvls. The Inglés is a splendid “complete” Camino. One with a long history and a story to tell. In Holy Week you’ll have plenty of company so, perhaps, look at pre-booking your accommodation especially around Hospital de Bruma. In recent years I’ve found the diversion to Mesón do Vento worthwhile.

Happy planning

As you are from London, you can also do the UK extension - Reading to Southampton - as a practice.

 
Just an FYI logistically starting from Vigo would be a smart move because you could fly directly into the airport and start walking, could possibly save you time since you’re lacking that flexibility.
 
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I have additional information on using Lugo as your start point at this post:


Besides following the Camino Primitivo to the Camino Francés at Melide there are other walks available from Lugo to Santiago as well.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Hi you have been given some good advice already, Looking at you tube and the need to book over the holiday. Also look at Gronze.com for accommodation, distances and elevation.
I have walked 4 pilgrimages 3 to Santiago. My first was the Frances from Roncesvalles I personally wouldn't recommend Sarria for your first walk for 2 reasons
1) not many people walk only one pilgrimage and to walk the last section first to me doesn't make sense.
2) although this route has the best infostructure it is also the busiest. I walked this aged 68.
I walked from Porto to Finisterre the next year. I found Vigo hard to navigate. {f I was doing the last 100k into Santiago I would start from Tui or Valenca de Minho and add on the Spiritual route.
This year I walked the English way from Ferrol. I flew into A Coruna from Gatwick, Spent the day there and the following day caught a bus to Ferrol. giving me 2 days sight seeing before walking. I cut 3 stages short and in total walked for 8 days followed by 3 nights in Santiago.
I hope this gives you food for thought and if you want anymore details, where I stayed ect. do not hesitate to ask.
 
not many people walk only one pilgrimage
It may seem that way from reading forum posts, but I would guess that most pilgrims to Santiago are "one and done" sorts. However, I agree that if there is a chance that one will eventually walk a longer Camino Francés that it could be desirable to not walk the last stages first.
 
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I have been gifted a camio for my 60th birthday! My partner and I are restricted to school holidays so plan to walk over the Easter holidays 2025. Sarria or vigo?
I've walked both routes, both have their "ups and downs" and always beautiful. Happy birthday and Buen Camino!
 
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I quite understand you being constrained to the school holidays - but does it have to be the Easter holidays? As well as route I’d suggest you also research the typical numbers on those routes, and when.

Spoiler alert: October half-term would be the right answer then Ferrol, Vigo, Sarria - in that order, they’re all good.
 
Ferrol!

Really, the Ingles is a wonderful Camino, walking from the coast, along estuaries, through vineyards and forests, and into Santiago. Roughly in the middle is the wonderful town of Betanzos. And it’s not too crowded, but also not lonely

Another wonderful thing about the Ingles as a short first Camino is that you get the feeling of community without all the distraction of “where did you start?” Everyone starts at Ferrol (or A Coruna) and so you all have the same shared experience.
Thanks. I'd love to do this
Maggie
 
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