Coast to Coast Walk
St. Bees to Robin Hood's Bay via the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors
Created by Alfred Wainwright, the Coast to Coast Walk crosses the North of England from the Irish Sea at St Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hoods Bay. Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk passes through some of the most beautiful and varied scenery in the country: the rugged mountains and beautiful lakes of the Lake District, the rolling hills and pretty valleys of the Yorkshire Dales and the expansive heather moorland of the North York Moors, with some dramatic coastal scenery at each end.
Highlights of the walk include: Dipping your toes in the Irish Sea at St Bees at the start of the Coast to Coast Walk; the first views of the mountains of the Lake District from Dent Fell; the dramatic mountain scenery on the walk through Ennerdale; Rosthwaite, a charming hamlet of whitewashed cottage, bustling farms and inviting inns; the beautiful village of Grasmere, packed with attractions including Dove Cottage, the best-known home of William Wordsworth, the school where Wordsworth once taught, now home to Sarah Nelson's famous Gingerbread Shop and St. Oswald's church, the last resting place for the Wordsworth family; the views of Ullswater from Boredale Hause; the shoreline path along Haweswater; the ancient market town of Kirkby Stephen; the Camaraderie shared with fellow walkers on the Coast to Coast Walk; the flower-filled meadows of Swaledale; the welcoming inns surrounding Reeth’s spacious green; exploring the cobbled streets and alleyways of historic Richmond; the ancient stone crosses dotted across the North York Moors; the Lion Inn, with its dark time-worn beams, cosy nooks and open fires; the pretty villages of Eskdale; the first glimpse of the North Sea; dipping your toes in the North Sea at Robin Hood’s Bay at the end of the Coast to Coast Walk.
Holiday Highlights
- Accommodation, breakfast, baggage transfers, guidebook, maps, tour pack, lifts in event of illness/injury included in tour price.
- Walk through the magnificent scenery of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
- Camaraderie shared with others walking the Coast to Coast Walk.
Coast to Coast Walk
St. Bees to Robin Hood's Bay via the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors
| Total Distance | 190 miles (304 km) |
| Start and Finish | St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay |
| Availability | 2nd April to 11th October |
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We have devised seven itineraries for the Coast to Coast Walk so that you can choose the one that most suits your fitness and experience. These range from tour CCW1, a strenuous itinerary that splits the Coast to Coast Walk into the 12 stages proposed by Wainwright when he conceived the route, to tour CCW7, a more leisurely walk taking 18 days to complete the trail, which allows plenty of time for sightseeing.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCW1 | 13 nights, 12 days walking | £735 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCW2 | 14 nights, 13 days walking | £775 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCW3 | 15 nights, 14 days walking | £835 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCW4 | 16 nights, 15 days walking | £895 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCW5 | 17 nights, 16 days walking | £945 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCW6 | 18 nights, 17 days walking | £1010 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCW7 | 19 nights, 18 days walking | £1065 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £18 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Don’t have the time for the complete walk?
We also offer the Coast to Coast Walk in two sections, each of which is a classic walk in its own right, giving those of you with less time the opportunity to complete the Coast to Coast Walk in stages.
- Coast to Coast Walk: West Section, St. Bees to Kirkby Stephen through the Lake District
- Coast to Coast Walk: East Section, Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay via the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors
Coast to Coast Walk: West Section
St. Bees to Kirkby Stephen through the Lake District
| Total Distance | 82 miles (131 km) |
| Start and Finish | St Bees to Kirkby Stephen |
| Availability | 2nd April to 11th October |
The Coast to Coast Walk: West Section traverses the Lake District National Park from the cliffs of St Bees Head to the lovely old market town of Kirkby Stephen. Along the way it takes in some of the loveliest parts of the Lake District including Ennerdale, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Grasmere, Patterdale and Haweswater. Highlights of the walk include the glorious west door of the priory church of St Mary and St Bega in St Bees; the amazing views of Pillar and Great Gable during the walk through Ennerdale; the pretty villages in Borrowdale; visiting Dove Cottage in Grasmere; discussing the days walk in the pub with other walkers on the Coast to Coast Walk; the views of Striding Edge during the descent from Grisedale Tarn; walking along Haweswater; the hand-made chocolates in Orton; the ‘bound devil’ in St Stephen’s Church, Kirkby Stephen.
Holiday Highlights
- Walking through the Lake District from end to end.
- Glorious views of rugged mountains, sparkling lakes and pretty villages.
- Accommodation, breakfast, baggage transfers, guidebook, maps, tour pack, lifts in event of illness/injury included in tour price.
We have devised three itineraries for the Coast to Coast Walk: West Section so that you can choose the one that most suits your fitness and experience.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWW1 | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £415 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCWW2 | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £465 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCWW3 | 9 nights, 8 days walking | £525 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £18 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Coast to Coast Walk: East Section
Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay via the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors
| Total Distance | 108 miles (173 km) |
| Start and Finish | Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay |
| Availability | 3rd April to 11th October |
The Coast to Coast Walk: East Section runs from the lovely old market town of Kirkby Stephen to the delightful village of Robin Hood’s Bay through the National Parks of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Highlights of the walk include the amazing views from the summit of Nine Standards Rigg; the sleepy hamlet of Keld at the head of Swaledale; the teashops in Muker, Thwaite and Reeth; Richmond, a fascinating town steeped in history that still lingers in the narrow cobbled alleys and ancient buildings that huddle in the shelter of the castle; the fragrant heather-covered hills and lush green valleys of the North York Moors; the historic Lion Inn; the pretty village of Egton Bridge; beautiful little Beggar’s Bridge spanning he River Esk at Glaisdale; and celebrating reaching the end of the Coast to Coast Walk in Wainwright’s Bar at the Bay Hotel in Robin Hood’s Bay.
Holiday Highlights
- Walking through the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks.
- Flower-filled meadows of Swaledale, friendly Dales villages, historic Richmond, colourful heather moorland and Eskdale’s charming villages.
- Accommodation, breakfast, baggage transfers, guidebook, maps, tour pack, lifts in event of illness/injury included in tour price.
We have devised four itineraries for the Coast to Coast Walk: East Section so that you can choose the one that most suits your fitness and experience.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWE1 | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £465 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCWE2 | 9 nights, 8 days walking | £525 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCWE3 | 10 nights, 9 days walking | £585 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| CCWE4 | 11 nights, 10 days walking | £645 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £18 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.