First milestone of the Camino Inglés inaugurated in Durham at Finchale

The first milestone of the Camino Inglés was inaugurated in Durham at Finchale on Tuesday, 8th October, at the Finchale Priory in County Durham, England. The event was attended by over twenty participants, including British and Galician authorities such as Sue Snowdon, the King's representative in the region; Ildefonso de la Campa, Director of Xacobeo; Bernardo Fernández, representative of the Provincial Council of A Coruña; Manuel Mirás, President of the Association of Concellos do Camiño Inglés; and Antonio Leira, Deputy in charge of Tourism for the Provincial Council of A Coruña.

The choice of Finchale Priory, a historical monastic site dating back to the 12th century, as the starting point for this Jacobean route reinforces the spiritual connection of the location, situated near the border with Scotland, to the Way of St. James. This new milestone marks the beginning of a nearly 1,400-kilometre journey to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, symbolising a further step in the revitalisation of the Camino Inglés and the strengthening of cultural ties between Galicia and the United Kingdom..

Inaugurated in Durham at Finchale, the first milestone of the Camino Inglés, the event also highlighted the importance of enhancing the signage of the Camino Inglés and promoting this historic route from the United Kingdom, with the aim of attracting more international pilgrims. The collaboration between British and Galician entities has been essential in driving this project, which seeks to revitalise one of the oldest Jacobean routes and strengthen the historical bond that unites both regions.

The installation of this first milestone marks the beginning of a joint effort that will continue with the signage and promotion of the route, steadily consolidating itself as a significant option for pilgrims seeking a spiritually and culturally enriching experience on the Way of St. James. Camiño de Santiago.