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Alternative Coast to Coast Walk

Alternative Coast to Coast Walk

An alternative to Wainwright's famous walk, travelling through the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.

5 to 13 nights
59-133 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous

From £635 per person

Find your holiday

About the trail

Art of the Ribbleshead Viaduct, found on the Alternative Coast to Coast Walk.

This alternative to Wainwright’s classic coast to coast route offers a gentler walk across the north of England. On this self-guided walking holiday, you’ll cross the country from Arnside on the shores of Morecambe Bay to Saltburn-by-the-Sea by the North Sea.

The Alternative Coast to Coast Walk passes through remarkable scenery, including limestone hills and ancient woodland in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the valleys and villages of the Yorkshire Dales and the heathery hills and green dales of the North York Moors.

The famous Ribblehead Viaduct can be seen along this trail, along with many other architectural and historical wonders to enjoy, including Bolton Castle and England’s oldest theatre.

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.

Choose your route

  • Alternative Coast to Coast Walk
  • Alternative Coast to Coast - West section
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Alternative Coast to Coast - East Section

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

About this route

5 to 8 nights
74 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December

From £635 per person

Alternative Coast to Coast - West section

The western section of the Alternative Coast to Coast starts in the village of Arnside and crosses the rural landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the historical market town of Richmond.

The trail features varied scenery and a selection of wonderful settlements, including Hawes, which is renowned for being the home of Wensleydale cheese. Tumbling waterfalls, impressive caves and the famous Ribblehead Viaduct all add to the intrigue along the walk, before arriving in Richmond and admiring the town’s fine Georgian architecture and imposing Norman Castle.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
ACCWW1 From Arnside(L) to Richmond 5 nights, 4 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £635
ACCWW2 From Arnside(L) to Richmond 7 nights, 6 days walking Moderate / Demanding £885
ACCWW3 From Arnside(L) to Richmond 8 nights, 7 days walking Moderate £1010
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