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
An iconic walk across England via the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
From £397 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.
Choose this country-crossing walking holiday and explore the best landscapes of Northern England.
At long last, this well-known walking holiday is on its way to recognition as a National Trail. The work is still in progress, but anyone walking the Coast to Coast will notice brand-new waymarkers going in, complete with the National Trail acorn. It’s an exciting time for one of Contours Holidays’ best-loved routes!
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 £1608 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 | £1608 | |
| CCW2 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 13 days walking | £1723 | |
| CCW3 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 14 days walking | £1832 | |
| CCW4 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 15 days walking | £1956 | |
| CCW5 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 16 days walking | £2054 | |
| CCW6 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 17 days walking | £2168 | |
| CCW7 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 18 days walking | £2282 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBC | From Keld to Richmond | 2 days walking | £397 |
“The service provided and written advice/instructions has been excellent.”Mr Gant, UK
“All in the party were very happy with the accommodations. The landlords were all extremely friendly and helpful. Finding the accommodation was no problem. In short, everything exceeded our expectations and encourages us all to undertake a similar expedition.”Dr Davies, Germany
“I already have recommended you to others.”Mrs Greer, Canada
“Thoroughly enjoyed, a great experience with varied walking, not to mention the challenge of walking across the entire country. Some outstanding accommodation booked, and it's lovely to start a day's walk knowing that wherever you're headed is going to be an excellent night. Have hardly stopped talking about it and have also been using it to inspire my Year 4 lessons this week, talking about scales, measurement and compass directions.”Mr Pickup, UK
“Met some lovely people. It was a great adventure.”Mr Greenhead, 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
“We had a great time. Got great views especially in The Lakes and the number of birds and wildflowers just grew and grew. It was excellent.”Mr Wagstaff, UK
“You do a good job. Thank you. Would absolutely book another holiday with you.”Mr Oberwetter, USA
“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