Coast to Coast Walk - West Section
Hike the western 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 - West Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/coast-to-coast-walk-west-section
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 £685 per person
The west section of the Coast to Coast Walk traverses the Lake District National Park from the cliffs of St Bees Head to the old market town of Kirkby Stephen. The Lake District features rugged fells and quiet valleys filled with wildlife, offering variety and intrigue at every turn.
Each town and village along the route boasts its own unique charm and history. Some locations of note include the impressive priory church of St Mary and St Bega in St Bees, and the ‘bound devil’ found in St Stephen’s Church in Kirkby Stephen.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWW0 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 5 days walking | £685 | |
| CCWW1 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 6 days walking | £790 | |
| CCWW2 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 7 days walking | £900 | |
| CCWW3 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 8 days walking | £1005 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBW | From Rosthwaite to Patterdale | 2 days walking | £360 |
Dog friendly accommodation in Grasmere is expensive; therefore, an additional upgrade supplement may be required for your accommodation in Grasmere if you choose to bring your canine companion.
Travel to St Bees where your first night's accommodation will be booked
St Bees to Ennerdale Bridge. 15 miles (24km) / 2575 ft (785 m) ascent
Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite. 14.5 miles (23km) / 2388 ft (728 m) ascent
Rosthwaite to Patterdale. 17.5 miles (28km) / 3665 ft (1117 m) ascent
Patterdale to Shap. 16 miles (25.5km) / 3284 ft (1001 m) ascent
Shap to Kirkby Stephen. 20.5 miles (32.5km) / 1929 ft (588 m) ascent
Depart from Kirkby Stephen 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:
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Marvelling at the amazing views of Pillar and Great Gable during the walk through Ennerdale
Exploring the many pretty villages in Borrowdale, each with their own wonderful characters.
Walking along the banks of Haweswater and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere.
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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“This is our second time to use your company & plan to travel with you again in 2022 to complete final half of Coast to Coast.”Mr McIntyre, UK
“Many thanks for organising an excellent trip.”Mr Booth, UK
“Great walk, good weather. Very good B&Bs!!”Mr van Bilsem, Netherlands
“Great to do a long distance walk again, for the first time in two years, having had to postpone from last year. We are regular customers and have never been disappointed, thanks.”Dr Roberts, UK
“Very well organised and smooth.”Dr Bristow, UK
“Overall the holiday was very enjoyable.”Mr Munn, UK
“I really appreciated all the support I received. Every question I asked was promptly responded to in an email.”Ms Feist, Canada
“We really enjoyed walking the western part of the coast to coast and are now planning to complete the eastern side with Contours Walking Holidays. Everything was very well organised.”Mr Townsend, UK
“Of the Contours holidays we take, we thought the accommodation standard was the best we have had, loved having so many baths!”Mrs Taylor, UK
Dog friendly