Coast to Coast Walk - West Section
A walk from St. Bees to Kirkby Stephen via the beautiful Lake District National Park.
6 to 9 nights
83 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
From £515 per person
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-western-section
A walk from St. Bees to Kirkby Stephen via the beautiful Lake District National Park.
From £515 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.
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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWW0 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 5 days walking | £515 | |
| CCWW1 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 6 days walking | £600 | |
| CCWW2 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 7 days walking | £685 | |
| CCWW3 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 8 days walking | £770 |
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 has been 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; 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:
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“Great walk, good weather. Very good B&Bs!!”Mr van Bilsem, Netherlands
“The first half of the Coast2Coast holiday was very well organised and planned and we had a fabulous time. Over seven days there was not one hitch and it was very memorable.”Ms Mikkelsen, UK
“Walk fantastic, all accommodation really good. No hesitation in staying at any of”Mr Clayton, 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
“We had a great time in Britain again and really enjoyed all of our accommodations.”Mr Verschaeren, Netherlands
“Very well organised and smooth.”Dr Bristow, UK
“Everything was organized perfectly”Mr Buchwalder, Switzerland
“Good walk; well organised.”Mr Young, UK
“I really appreciated all the support I received. Every question I asked was promptly responded to in an email.”Ms Feist, Canada
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Dog friendly