Coast to Coast Walk
Hike Wainwright's full Coast to Coast Walk across England on a self-guided walking holiday with accommodation and luggage transfer.
Coast to Coast Walk
https://www.contours.co.uk/coast-to-coast-walk
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An iconic walk across England via the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
From £397 per person
Created by Alfred Wainwright, the Coast to Coast Walk 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 Walk 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.
The Coast to Coast Walk became a National Trail in March 2026, with new waymarking completed throughout. There’s never been a better time to choose this country-crossing walking holiday and explore the best landscapes of Northern England.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
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 £1608 per person
Take a self-guided walking holiday covering all 190 miles of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, wandering from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The Coast to Coast Walk crosses the breadth of the North of England, passing through the mountainous Lake District, the rolling Yorkshire Dales and the heather-clad North York Moors along the way.
Though this trail is challenging in places, the sense of achievement you feel upon completing it will stay with you forever.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCW1 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 12 days walking | £1608 | |
| CCW2 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 13 days walking | £1723 | |
| CCW3 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 14 days walking | £1832 | |
| CCW4 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 15 days walking | £1956 | |
| CCW5 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 16 days walking | £2054 | |
| CCW6 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 17 days walking | £2168 | |
| CCW7 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 18 days walking | £2282 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBC | From Keld to Richmond | 2 days walking | £397 |
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“Superb weather and views, no rain at all, cloud on two days. Would definitely recommend you to others.”Mr Lonergan, UK
“Thanks for organising this really stunning holiday!!”Mr Darwen, UK
“Richard's help on 11th August in sorting our additional taxi arrangements was very professional.”Mr Wilkinson, UK
“Very well organised with no problems. Lovely scenery, lovely weather, good company.”Mr Longley, UK
“Excellent. I would just like to add my thanks to you for organising our Coast to Coast holiday so well, all the accommodations were excellent, the baggage transfers went without a hitch with our bags nearly always waiting for us on our arrival or if not very soon after, and a special mention for the taxi companies which were all prompt, efficient, and with friendly and knowledgeable drivers. A bit of feedback for yourselves as well, the taxi companies and those accommodations which we talked with all said that they preferred yourselves over some of the other companies as Contours are so well organised.”Mr Woodward, UK
“From January 2020 when we first contacted Contours about the Coast to Coast, you have been patient (in the face of the pandemic), understanding, and responsive to Bruce and me. Even though we have not met your team or you in person, we believe we have a team of friends helping us successfully complete a challenging (still thinking about the climbs DOWN Dent Fell and Kidsty Pike) and rewarding hike across England. Thanks for making it possible. On Sunday, June 12 (as planned), Bruce Michelson and I dipped our feet into the North Sea and tossed our pebble from St Bees Beach into the water. During our 18 days that the Contours team had us in your care, Bruce and I spoke often of the quality of the arrangements that Contours created for us. We will be reflecting our great joy and satisfaction in the evaluations that you provided for us to comment on each accommodation.”Dr Hedeman, USA
“Great experience and issues dealt with effectively.”Mr Graham, New Zealand
“Experienced the usual excellent service and support by Contours.”Ms Urban, USA
“We did this walk the second time and it was again an exciting experience. The organisation was perfect. You couldn’t do better.”Mr Sieber, Switzerland
Dog friendly