Coast to Coast Walk - East Section
Hike the eastern half of Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and customised holiday pack included
Coast to Coast Walk - East Section
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An iconic walk across England via the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
From £360 per person
Created by Alfred Wainwright, the Coast to Coast path crosses the breadth of the North of England from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hoods 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 Walking tour 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.
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 £920 per person
The East section of the Coast to Coast Walk runs from the old market town of Kirkby Stephen to the village of Robin Hood’s Bay through the National Parks of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
This walk boasts incredible views from the summit of Nine Standards Rigg before tumbling through heather-covered hills and lush valleys. The variety of towns and villages along the route are ripe for exploration, with Richmond in particular showcasing ancient buildings and narrow cobbled streets sheltered beneath a magnificent castle.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWE1 | From Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay | 7 days walking | £920 | |
| CCWE2 | From Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay | 8 days walking | £1025 | |
| CCWE3 | From Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay | 9 days walking | £1140 | |
| CCWE4 | From Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay | 10 days walking | £1245 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBC | From Keld to Richmond | 2 days walking | £360 |
Please note this trail is very popular, if you have flexibility with your start date, please advise this when booking. Please do not make any travel plans until we have double checked and confirmed availability for your booking.
Please also note that dog friendly options in Robin Hood's Bay are very limited. We will do our best to arrange accommodation there for any dog-friendly bookings, but please be aware that you may need to be transferred to Whitby for your accommodation at the end of your tour if traveling with your dog.
Travel to Kirkby Stephen where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Kirkby Stephen to Keld. 13 miles (21km) / 1860 ft (567 m) ascent
Keld to Reeth. 11 miles (17.5km) / 1680 ft (512 m) ascent
Reeth to Richmond. 10.5 miles (17km) / 1099 ft (335 m) ascent
Richmond to Ingleby Cross. 22.5 miles (36km) / 902 ft (275 m) ascent
Ingleby Cross to Clay Bank Top(T). 12.5 miles (20km) / 3064 ft (934 m) ascent
Clay Bank Top(T) to Glaisdale(L). 18 miles (29km) / 1194 ft (364 m) ascent
Glaisdale(L) to Robin Hood's Bay. 19 miles (30.5km) / 2192 ft (668 m) ascent
Depart from Robin Hood's Bay 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.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
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 travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
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 on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Walking through the fabulous landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks.
Stopping to experience the amazing views from the summit of Nine Standards Rigg.
Being welcomed at all of the lovely towns and villages along the way, each with their own unique charm.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“The walk was wonderful and we had very good weather for the whole 2 weeks which makes a big difference. The accommodations were very good and the food especially the breakfasts were superb. Everyone was very helpful and warm in both the B&BS and on the trail.”Ms Matzke, USA
“The standard of accommodation was superb - some with fabulous locations - breakfasts were delicious. We have already booked another holiday with you.”Mrs Evans, UK
“A great holiday - a great way to disconnect from my job. Contours are fantastic.”Ms Mason, UK
“The walk was wonderful and we had very good weather for the whole 2 weeks which makes a big difference. The accommodations were very good and the food especially the breakfasts were superb. Everyone was very helpful and warm in both the B&Bs and on the trail. What impressed me was how fast any inquiry was dealt with and how wonderful your recommendations were for a rest day.”Ms Matzke, USA
“All six of us had a wonderful time. Another great experience for four of us and a trip that will likely encourage the first timers to walk the west half of the C2C.”Mrs Pitts, USA
“All six of us had a wonderful time. Another great experience for four of us and a trip that will likely encourage the first time walkers to walk the west half of the C2C.”Mrs Pitts, USA
“Really impressed with the help and support we have had. We both really enjoyed all of it, it was something we both had wanted to do for a long time. And obviously very diverse, I personally enjoyed the wildness of the moors.”Mrs Baker, UK
“It was a wonderful walk. Everything was first rate.”Mr Tobler, USA
“Well organised and nice accommodation.”Dr Hutt, UK
Dog friendly