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
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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 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 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.
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!
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 £700 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 | |
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| CCWW0 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 5 days walking | £700 | |
| CCWW1 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 6 days walking | £810 | |
| CCWW2 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 7 days walking | £920 | |
| CCWW3 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 8 days walking | £1030 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBC | From Keld to Richmond | 2 days walking | £360 |
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“The walk was wonderful and the accommodations were excellent. The scenery in the Lake District was incredible and walking the distance we did gave us a great sense of accomplishment.”Mr Tobler, USA
“Everything was organized perfectly”Mr Buchwalder, Switzerland
“It was the most beautiful long distance walk we did so far (walking from St Bees to Kirkby Stephen, really fantastic scenery.”Mr Drewe, Belgium
“We enjoyed the walking throughout.”Ms Mercer, UK
“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
“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
“Wonderful experience and we really appreciated the efficient and friendly service provided by the baggage transfer and taxi services providers. I'd definitely recommend the hike and booking through Contours.”Ms Wachmann, Canada
“Well organised and nice accommodation. Helpful notes and was lucky with the weather! Ran exactly as planned. Very efficient. Small and helpful company. Personal approach.”Dr Hutt, 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