Coast to Coast Walk - East Section
A walking holiday from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay along the iconic Coast to Coast Walk.
8 to 11 nights
107 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
From £685 per person
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
https://www.contours.co.uk/coast-to-coast-walk-eastern-section
A walking holiday from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay along the iconic Coast to Coast Walk.
From £685 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.
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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWE1 | From Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay | 7 days walking | £685 | |
| CCWE2 | From Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay | 8 days walking | £770 | |
| CCWE3 | From Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay | 9 days walking | £855 | |
| CCWE4 | From Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay | 10 days walking | £940 |
Travel to Kirkby Stephen where your first night's accommodation has been 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. 18 miles (29km) / 1194 ft (364 m) ascent
Glaisdale 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; 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 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:
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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“Wonderful walking and we were fortunate with weather.”Mrs Meiklejohn, UK
“One of the best experiences I’ve had.”Dr Fairbrother, USA
“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
“It was wonderful! This part of the Coast to Coast walk was especially beautiful. It was like walking through a postcard every day. Thank you Contours! Really impressed with the service.”Ms Feist, Canada
“Everything went to plan and no problems what so ever.”Mr Barks, UK
“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
“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
“Great scenery and weather all helped to make this an enjoyable holiday.”Mr Pugh, 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.”Ms Matzke, USA
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