Hospital de Bruma to Sigüeiro
Mostly downhill, through solitary forest and the town of Ordes, the last stop before Santiago.
Best season: Apr–Oct
Map
- Hospital de Bruma
- Sigüeiro
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From Hospital de Bruma to Sigüeiro is 24.2 km along the English Way. It's stage 5, with 220 m of ascent and 480 m of descent, completed in about 6h. Difficulty: Moderate.
An easier stage, mostly downhill
After the previous stage's demands, this day feels much more manageable: the profile is mostly downhill, on dirt tracks that cross solitary, beautiful forest, among the prettiest of the Camino Inglés. The route passes small settlements like O Seixo, Cabeza de Lobo (with its Church of San Pedro) and A Rúa (next to the Church of San Pelayo).
Halfway along you cross Ordes, the largest town on the stage, with full services. Anyone needing supplies right after setting off can take a 3 km detour to Mesón do Vento, which has a hotel, restaurants, a pharmacy and shops.
What the terrain is like, kilometre by kilometre
Terrain
Mostly downhill, on dirt tracks and some paved road; a much gentler profile than the previous stage.
Scenery
Stretches of solitary, beautiful forest, alternating with rural countryside and the town of Ordes.
Path type
Descending dirt tracks, some secondary road and pavements crossing Ordes.
Towns
O Seixo, Cabeza de Lobo, A Carreira, As Mámoas, A Fraga, O Porto, A Rúa, Ordes and Sigüeiro.
Water points
Scarce until Ordes, which offers full services for a relaxed restock.
Shade
Good on the forest stretches, which cover a good part of the route.
Traffic
Generally light, with a bit more traffic crossing the town of Ordes.
Key tip
If you need extra services near the start, Mesón do Vento is just 3 km from Hospital de Bruma.
Accommodation in Sigüeiro for pilgrims
As the second-to-last stop before Santiago, Sigüeiro has a good range of accommodation.
Pilgrim hostel
A lively atmosphere, with many pilgrims getting ready for the final stage into Santiago.
Pensión Vilanova
Guesthouse with terrace, garden and a small pool on Alto de Vilanova, right on the Camino Inglés itself.
Refuel in Sigüeiro
Sigüeiro has a good range of bars and restaurants, well used to pilgrims spending their last night before Santiago.
Stop in Ordes
The town with the best range of bars and restaurants on the whole stage, at the midpoint.
Farewell dinner in Sigüeiro
Many pilgrims celebrate their last dinner here before the final stage into Santiago.
Historic stops on this stage
Church of San Pedro
One of the first churches you pass after leaving Hospital de Bruma.
Church of San Pelayo
Located around kilometre 7 of the stage, on the left of the path.
Ordes town centre
The largest settlement on the stage, with full services at the midpoint of the route.
None of these stops need booking ahead: you visit them freely as you walk.
Getting there and back
If you start here: Hospital de Bruma is a very rural area; it's best to arrive by private transport or continue on foot from Betanzos.
Getting back from Sigüeiro: regular buses run towards Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña, fairly frequent given its proximity to the Galician capital.
Worth knowing before this stage
Use Ordes to restock
It's the town with the best services on the whole stage: a good moment to eat and buy anything you need.
Mesón do Vento is very close to the start
If you leave Hospital de Bruma short on supplies, this town is just 3 km away, with a hotel, pharmacy and shops.
Enjoy the solitary forest stretches
They're among the prettiest of the whole Camino Inglés: a good day to walk unhurried.
Don't get overconfident because it's downhill
Even downhill, it's still over 24 km: keep a steady pace all the way to Sigüeiro.
Don't miss the best of this stage
Not restocking in Ordes
It's the only large town on the stage: don't skip it in a rush.
Getting overconfident because of the downhill profile
Hours of descending can also tire you out, especially your knees and ankles.
Not stopping at the churches in Cabeza de Lobo or A Rúa
Small but historic stops that many pilgrims skip in a hurry.
Leaving Hospital de Bruma without checking Mesón do Vento
If you need extra services, it's just 3 km away — worth knowing before you set off.
What to pack, travel insurance and getting around
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