In April 2027, two Sight Scotland supporters will embark on an adventure like no other and begin their pilgrimage walking 114km of the Camino de Santiago, from Sarria to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
This all-inclusive experience has been generously gifted to us by Walk the Camino Ltd. We're delighted to be able to offer this unique challenge to two of our supporters, and to in turn support them in raising £5,000 to help people with sight loss across Scotland live a life of independence.
The challenge
One of the most popular routes in the world, more people walk this final stage of the Camino Frances than any other. Your destination, Santiago de Compostela, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. The city centres on the magnificent Cathedral of Saint James, a Romanesque masterpiece, and is surrounded by a picturesque Old Town—a fitting, historic end to your journey.
You'll walk the Camino Francés over five days, on the way passing through Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Ribadiso and O Pedrouzo, before arriving in Santiago. During your pilgrimage, collect ink stamps called "sellos" in your own pilgrim credencial and claim the Compostela certificate when you arrive in Santiago de Compostela. You may even be lucky enough to see the Botafumeiro swing at Pilgrim Mass!
It's one of the world's best-loved pilgrimages, promising beautiful scenery and an amazing cultural experience.
Ahead of this unique challenge, you'll be in full fundraising mode, and we'll support you to fundraise a minimum of £5,000 between you.
Key details
Dates: April, May 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Distance: 71.4 miles / 114.2 km, over five walking days
Nights away: 8
Accommodation: 1 shared twin room at each location on a B&B basis
Fundraising minimum: £2,500 each
What's included
- Return flights from Edinburgh to Madrid and train travel to and from the route
- Eight nights in a twin-room, bed and breakfast accommodation
- Hotel-to-hotel luggage transfers (one bag of up to 20kg each)
- A training programme, e-guidebook, packing list and personalised Google map
- 24/7 in-app messaging and phone support while you're away
- Personalised fundraising support from the Sight Scotland team
Who we're looking for
- Two Sight Scotland supporters committed to fundraising £2,500 each
- Enthusiastic participants who are able and happy to document their adventure through photos and video, and consent to these being shared with Sight Scotland social media teams and audiences
- Participants able to commit to travelling April/May 2027, and are comfortable and able to walk 20-25km a day across five days (roughly 4-6 hours per day)
Applicants of all backgrounds are welcome, and we'll talk through any accessibility needs with you.
How it works
- Complete the short Expression of Interest form below by the end of October
- We'll get in touch with shortlisted applicants for a chat
- Two participants will be confirmed and announced in November
- You'll start fundraising and training from November, with our support
- You'll be walking the Camino in April 2027!
Why fundraise for Sight Scotland?
We're here to provide care, learning opportunities and support to transform lives after sight loss. Your support means we can ensure everyone living with sight loss in Scotland can lead a full life of independence.
In return, we can offer you bespoke support on your fundraising journey to help you hit those targets and prepare for an experience of a lifetime.
Ready to take on the Camino challenge?
Complete our expression of interest form at the link below before 1st November, and we'll be in touch with you with further details.