Coast to Coast Walk
Hike Wainwright's full Coast to Coast Walk across England on a self-guided walking holiday with accommodation and luggage transfer.
Coast to Coast Walk
https://www.contours.co.uk/coast-to-coast-walk
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An iconic walk across England via the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
From £407 per person
Created by Alfred Wainwright, the Coast to Coast Walk crosses the breadth of the North of England from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. Some of the most varied and beautiful scenery in the country lies ahead, spread over three National Parks.
Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk clambers the rugged mountains of the Lake District to earn views over glittering tarns. It winds through the pretty valleys of the Yorkshire Dales and sets out across the expansive heather moorland of the North York Moors. Dramatic coastal scenery waits at the end, with a twisting descent to Robin Hood’s Bay.
The Coast to Coast Walk became a National Trail in March 2026, with new waymarking completed throughout. There’s never been a better time to choose this country-crossing walking holiday and explore the best landscapes of Northern England.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £1093 per person
Take a self-guided walking holiday covering all 190 miles of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, wandering from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The Coast to Coast Walk crosses the breadth of the North of England, passing through the mountainous Lake District, the rolling Yorkshire Dales and the heather-clad North York Moors along the way.
Though this trail is challenging in places, the sense of achievement you feel upon completing it will stay with you forever.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCW1 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 12 days walking | £1649 | |
| CCW2 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 13 days walking | £1766 | |
| CCW3 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 14 days walking | £1878 | |
| CCW4 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 15 days walking | £2005 | |
| CCW5 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 16 days walking | £2106 | |
| CCW6 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 17 days walking | £2223 | |
| CCW7 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 18 days walking | £2339 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBC | From Keld to Richmond | 2 days walking | £407 |
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“I already have recommended you to others.”Mrs Greer, Canada
“On 21 September I and my walking partners completed the Coast to Coast walk. It was everything I had hoped it would be. Each day offered a different joy and challenge. Our evenings in the Inns or B&Bs were comfortable and welcoming. The baggage and end of day transfers were positive. The folks we met along the way were a bonus. Cheers and thank you for providing the support for a fabulous holiday.”Mrs Montesanti, USA
“Everything I’ve come to expect from Contours. Lucky with the weather. Accommodation was all up to scratch! All good. A definite recommendation to walkers who have yet to try the C2C. Keep up the good work!”Mr Cooper, UK
“We are back home in Oz after a fantastic UK holiday.”Mr Guthrie, Australia
“We loved it! We had scheduled 18 walking days and four rest days and that was perfect for us. We are both 70 years old and we completed the walk with no injuries, no blisters, and amazingly, NO RAIN. How can that be. We loved it.”Mr Hutchison, USA
“Very well organised with no problems. Lovely scenery, lovely weather, good company.”Mr Longley, UK
“It was a great experience. I did the walk for personal and charity reasons in memory of my late wife. It has helped to provide an element of closure and given me new confidence for the future. I would definitely recommend this holiday.”Mr Skeggs, UK
“Some great places to stay and the weather was good to us.”Mrs Graham, UK
“I wanted to say THANK YOU – your entire staff – for making everything so smoothly, for always quickly responding, and ensuring that we had a great trip. With a group of our size, everything went so smoothly and everyone was so hospitable and helpful.”Ms Goethals, USA
Dog friendly