The English Way earned its name due to the large number of pilgrims from north-western Europe, notably England and Ireland, who travelled by sea to the Spanish ports of A Coruña and Ferrol before continuing their pilgrimage on foot to Santiago. In the 14th and 15th centuries, this route became so popular the British crown began issuing special licenses to vessels carrying pilgrims. (Brierly guidebook)
Ferrol, Spain to Santiago de Compostela – Stages 1 through 6
Stage 01: Ferrol to Neda – 14.4 km / 9.0 miles
Stage 02: Neda to Pontedeume – 15.0 km / 9.3 miles
Stage 03: Pontedeume to Betanzos – 20.2 km / 12.6 miles
Stage 04: Betanzos to Bruma – 24.8 km / 15.4 miles
Stage 05: Bruma to Sigüero – 24.5 km / 15.2 miles
Stage 06: Sigüero to Santiago de Compostela – 16 km / 10.0 miles