The Camino Ingles: 6 Days to Santiago

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About The Camino Inglés: 6 days to Santiago

Praise for The Camino Ingles: 6 days to Santiago

El Superlativo! – “The most authoritative, short book on the Camino Ingles I’ve ever come across! Laid out the journey in easy-to-understand steps. Took what could be an overwhelming 140 kilometer trek and made it manageable ” – Don Kidwell TOP 500 REVIEWER

The book that saved me – “As a novice walker this was a lifeline. I did Camino Ingles alone and having this book in my hand was like having a personal guide. At times more like a guardian angel.” – Kenny

A great introduction to the Camino Ingles – And one that will I am sure will inspire many to walk their first Camino. – Roy Uprichard

You will find it is easy to follow this book to plan, prepare and complete the Camino in only 6 days or less. Click the Look Inside button to see for yourself.

Description

Is the Camino calling you? Again? Pilgrim numbers are soaring, but you have an option. Walk the Camino Ingles, the shorter, sweeter, safer, and authentic hike in a post-pandemic world. In 2022 you need the latest information before you walk, and it’s in this book.

Get checklists, printables and fully updated information sheets on the “new normal” from the reader bonuses, to get every detail you need for this pilgrimage, from prayers to postal services, it’s all covered in this book.

The Camino Inglés is a smart choice if you want to walk in 2022 and beyond.

The Camino Inglés spans one province, Galicia, and its capital is Santiago de Compostela, the hallowed goal of the centuries-old pilgrimage.

Did you want to thru-hike the famous pilgrimage trail, the 500 mile/800 km Camino Frances, but are rethinking because of the reduced beds and increased footfall? Do you worry about finding a bed, getting a meal or help on a six-week hike in a rapidly changing situation in Spain? Or, if you have already walked the Frances, are you looking for another camino?

The Camino Inglés is a shorter walking adventure for anyone of moderate fitness through quiet and beautiful landscape. The English Way or Camino Ingles is one of the most accessible and doable of them all. At 120 kms, you qualify for the coveted Compostela, the certificate that pilgrims have been awarded for over a thousand years. And in case of outbreaks, this Camino is completely contained in Galicia, so you do not need to navigate a maze of possible local restrictions across different provinces.

This book helps you achieve your Camino goal, by showing you exactly how to:

  • Walk the Camino Inglés, a Galician route as old as the Camino Frances
  • Prepare your mind, body and feet to enjoy the long walk
  • Pack for a changed Camino
  • Get your credencial and get it stamped safely along the way
  • Find out about the new safety rules in Spain, from masks to handwashing
  • Make sure you enjoy the food of the region, and not get hungry if cafes are closed
  • Find out how to get a bed when albergues have reduced capacity or are closed
  • Learn the Spanish words you need to know in la neuva normalidad
  • Find out where to attend Mass along the way and in Santiago
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Editorial

The Camino Ingles

A shorter authentic pilgrimage route for pilgrims and others

The shorter, sweeter and more doable camino than the Camino Frances. Pilgrim numbers have boomed, so take the quieter route for a more authentic pilgrimage through beautiful Galicia.

Start from Ferrol or A Coruna

While A Coruna is the more historic starting point, Ferrol will give you the 100kms you need to qualify for the Compostela.

Varied Countryside

Start from the port of Ferrol, and walk along the Ria or estuary, before heading into the forested ridges, and winding your way along groves, fields and streams that dot the way. With some gentle slopes, there is enough challenge and variety.

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Reviews

Customers say

Customers find this travel guide informative and well-written, with a clear step-by-step approach to planning and preparation. The book is concise and practical, making it an essential read for prospective pilgrims, and one customer notes it serves as an indispensable companion for route planning. They appreciate the packing suggestions, food options, and humor throughout the text.

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Reviews

From the United States

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational, Funny and Inspiring!

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016

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The Camino Inglés:6 days (or less) to Santiago is a delightful read about the less popular Camino Inglés or English Way of St.James, starting in La Coruña and ending in Santiago de Compostela.

I had no idea this Camino even existed so I thoroughly enjoyed learning all about the shorter trek. As the title suggests, it takes six days or less which feels considerably less intimidating than the month or more required to complete the more popular and arduous Camino Francés.

The book is easy to read, extremely practical and at the same time very inspiring. I particularly enjoyed Jagannath’s humour which one finds evidence of throughout the book. For example, she writes, “If you feel blisters coming up, you need to treat them immediately. Walking on with blisters is not a good idea. Remember that you are a pilgrim, not a martyr!”

This is not just a book about how to complete the Camino Inglés but rather a guide about how to approach any worthwhile goal in life. But for those who have thought about doing a Camino and experienced cold feet syndrome, this is “must read”. By the time you get to the end of this book there’s every chance you’ll be raring to go. If only I had known about this when I lived in Spain for two years. Now where did my passport get to?

 
  • Yoga and hiking enthusiast
    5.0 out of 5 stars Poetic, yet practical

    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018

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    When I walked the Camino Inglés in June 2017, this was one of the guidebooks I used. I enjoyed reading this guide on my Kindle App the night before each stage. I often referred to it again before heading out for the day, and to look up points of interest.
    First off, I love how she begins each day with a poem or quote. I thought the Irish blessing was a great way to start the chapter for Day One. And the one from The Hobbit for was so à propos for the toughest stage. She really put some thought into which quote to feature for each day.

    But let’s get to the practical benefits of this guide. There are the requisites for any Camino guide such as daily walking distances, listings for accommodations, and elevation stats for each stage. Instead of maps embedded in the kindle guide, Susan offers a free PDF download of the maps which can be printed out.

    Susan has lovely narrative and writing style that is humorous at times. I appreciated that Susan encourages pilgrims to split a few stages. Apparently, some pilgrims speed through the Camino Inglés in four or five days! I took her advice and split the first stage to stay in Neda.
    I also split the hardest stage between Betanzos and Bruma. When I do this Camino again, I will also split the stage between Pontedeume and Betanzos to stay in Mino. Fortunately Susan mentions alternative options for pilgrims who want to take their time. My ideal Camino Inglés would be an 8-day walk so I can walk by water the first few days.

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  • Amber Niko
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Practical and Informative

    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016

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    I love that this book is all practicality and no fluff. This isn’t a romanticized retelling of an experience, this is nuts and bolts, how to WALK the Camino! This book has inspired me to believe that I can do more than I’ve imagined physically with real life advice on how to!
     

Blog posts

Starting the Camino Ingles from Ferrol

https://susanjagannath.com/12-questions-on-walking-the-camino-ingles-in-the-time-of-the-virus/
https://susanjagannath.com/betanzos-to-bruma-on-the-camino-ingles/
https://susanjagannath.com/ultimate-guide-camino-ingles/

Podcasts

The Camino Cafe and the Camino Ingles

https://susanjagannath.com/adventures-on-the-camino-ingles/

BONUSES

Maps

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Checklists

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