Alternative Coast to Coast - West section
Cross from Morecambe into the hills of Yorkshire on the east half of our Alternative Coast to Coast. Accommodation, luggage transfer and holiday pack included.
Alternative Coast to Coast - West section
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A pleasant walk from Arnside to Richmond through the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
From £450 per person
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.
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Soaking up the atmosphere in the pleasant Yorkshire towns and villages along the trail, including Ingleton, Hawes, Aysgarth and Reeth.
Walking through the iconic pastoral scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and admiring several fantastic waterfalls along the way.
Discovering locations packed with history, from Devil’s Bridge at Kirkby Lonsdale to Richmond’s wonderful Norman Castle.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCWW1 | From Arnside to Richmond | 4 days walking | £450 | |
| ACCWW2 | From Arnside to Richmond | 6 days walking | £630 | |
| ACCWW3 | From Arnside to Richmond | 7 days walking | £720 |
Travel to Arnside where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Arnside to Kirkby Lonsdale. 12.5 miles (20km)
Kirkby Lonsdale to Chapel-le-Dale. 14 miles (22.5km)
Chapel-le-Dale to Aysgarth. 23 miles (37km)
Aysgarth to Richmond. 24 miles (38.5km)
Depart from Richmond after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
A note about transfersYou can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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