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 £378 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 £1554 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 | £1554 | |
| CCW2 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 13 days walking | £1665 | |
| CCW3 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 14 days walking | £1770 | |
| CCW4 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 15 days walking | £1890 | |
| CCW5 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 16 days walking | £1985 | |
| CCW6 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 17 days walking | £2095 | |
| CCW7 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 18 days walking | £2205 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBC | From Keld to Richmond | 2 days walking | £378 |
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“Exceeded expectations. Fortunate with weather mostly. No hitches. Most accommodations good or better.”Mr Newbery, New Zealand
“Thanks for organising our C2C walk, it was a great trek, hard in some places but well worth doing.”Mr Tomlinson, UK
“Absolutely loved the walk. The scenery was fabulous, the people we met on the walk, our hosts, our taxi drivers and all the locals were wonderful. The standard of accommodation was excellent. The standard of accommodation was excellent. The walk was challenging and did require some navigation skills - the trail is not well marked but finding our way was half the fun. We had a fabulous time and were disappointed when day 16 arrived - we wanted to keep going. We were impressed with the standard of accommodation, the hosts were all extremely welcoming and all the transfers went well, even the one we didn't contact in the morning. We left our walking poles in a pub in one village and emailed Contours on a Sunday afternoon asking if there was any chance we could recover them. They got back to us that afternoon and our poles arrived the next day.”Mrs Brown, Australia
“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
“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
“I went on a partial reverse Coast to Coast walk with you in May this year with my daughter and son-in-law (part of the time only). We had a thoroughly enjoyable time and your organisation was excellent throughout. We also noted that those you contract speak highly of Contour Holidays.”Mr Tweed, UK
“Absolutely spectacular! Possibly the hike of my lifetime... I climbed mountains, did precarious rocky scrambles, crossed fast flowing streams and peat bogs, stayed in a haunted B&B, braved vicious dogs and a talking rat, saw a man risk his life in pursuit of his hat, watched hares dancing, was entertained by a parrot, took photos of most spectacular waterfalls and walked across the wildest places imaginable... Truly unforgettable...”Ms Ginter, UK
“Experienced the usual excellent service and support by Contours.”Ms Urban, USA
“Very well organised with no problems. Lovely scenery, lovely weather, good company.”Mr Longley, UK
Dog friendly