6 to 19 nights
83 to 190 mls (km)
North England
Moderate to Challenging
Mar to Oct
£785

Crossing Coast to Coast along England's most famous walk

  • Iconic Walk: Traverse varied scenery across three National Parks.
  • Lake District: Enjoy stunning lake and mountain views.
  • Yorkshire Dales: Experience the rolling green valleys.
  • North York Moors: Marvel at the unparalleled heather moorland landscapes.
  • Charming Villages: Pass through attractive villages and towns.
  • Camaraderie: Share the journey with fellow walkers.
  • Epic Journey: Walk from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, with an optional tradition of carrying a pebble.
📷Mary Ellen Peterson Cloudy view on the Coast to Coast walk

Why Walk Wainwright's Coast to Coast?

Alfred Wainwright, a renowned fell walker, created this breathtaking route using established footpaths and rights of way. In August 2022, it was announced that the Coast to Coast would become the UK’s newest National Trail.

The walk offers awe-inspiring scenery with a perfect balance of mountains, hills, and valleys. Although the diverse trail can be challenging, extended itineraries are available to help you enjoy every step at your own pace.

 

📷Mary Ellen Peterson Coast to Coast Walk moorland view

Tradition and Journey

Following tradition, start by dipping your toes in the Irish Sea at St. Bees and picking up a pebble for your journey. Explore the dramatic fells and Lakeland views of the Lake District, the rolling dales and valleys of Yorkshire, and the farmland of Mowbray before reaching the heather-clad North Yorkshire Moors. At the final destination, Robin Hood’s Bay, return the pebble to the sea and celebrate.

This popular route also allows you to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow walkers in quaint villages and cosy pubs along the way.

Walking Holiday route map for the Coast to Coast walk
Our Coast to Coast walking route takes you across the entire breadth of England

Coast to Coast Walk Through

The Coast to Coast Path offers walkers the chance to experience almost every type of English landscape in one spectacular walk, from St. Bees on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea.

The journey begins with safe cliff-top walking at St. Bees before entering the Lake District National Park, renowned for its breath-taking scenery. After passing Kirkby Stephen, you’ll reach the summit of Nine Standards Rigg, named for the mysterious line of ancient 10ft cairns that stand on the edge of the escarpment.

📷Mary Ellen Peterson Hikers walking Wainwright's Coast to Coast

Diverse Landscapes and Final Stretch

At the halfway point in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the route intersects with the Pennine Way in Keld. By the time you reach the friendly market town of Richmond, the landscape changes to lower meadows and mining moors, dotted with pretty villages and outdoor museums.

The final stretch crosses the undulating North York Moors National Park, requiring many small ascents and descents. Enjoy mile after mile of purple heather-covered moorland in autumn as you approach the final section of cliff-top walking and the celebratory atmosphere of Robin Hood’s Bay.

To fully enjoy this spectacular path, you should have a good level of fitness and reliable map-reading skills to navigate areas of isolation and weather changes in mountainous regions.

Our Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Itineraries

  • St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
    Distance: 190 miles (305.5km)
    CTC2
    19 Nights, 18 Days
    from £2335 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        19 nights, 18 days
    Ref: CTC2
    Moderate,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC2a
    19 Nights, 18 Days
    from £2385 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        19 nights, 18 days
    Ref: CTC2a
    Moderate,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC3
    18 Nights, 17 Days
    from £2225 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        18 nights, 17 days
    Ref: CTC3
    Moderate, Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC4
    17 Nights, 16 Days
    from £2115 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        17 nights, 16 days
    Ref: CTC4
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC5
    16 Nights, 15 Days
    from £2000 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        16 nights, 15 days
    Ref: CTC5
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC6
    15 Nights, 14 Days
    from £1880 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        15 nights, 14 days
    Ref: CTC6
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC7
    14 Nights, 13 Days
    from £1745 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        14 nights, 13 days
    Ref: CTC7
    Challenging, Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC8
    13 Nights, 12 Days
    from £1625 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        13 nights, 12 days
    Ref: CTC8
    Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
  • St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
    Distance: 83 miles (133.5km)
    CTCW2
    9 Nights, 8 Days
    from £1115 pp
    St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
        9 nights, 8 days
    Ref: CTCW2
    Moderate,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCW3
    8 Nights, 7 Days
    from £1000 pp
    St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
        8 nights, 7 days
    Ref: CTCW3
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCW4
    7 Nights, 6 Days
    from £910 pp
    St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
        7 nights, 6 days
    Ref: CTCW4
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCW5
    6 Nights, 5 Days
    from £785 pp
    St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
        6 nights, 5 days
    Ref: CTCW5
    Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
  • Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay
    Distance: 107 miles (172km)
    CTCE2
    11 Nights, 10 Days
    from £1345 pp
    Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay
        11 nights, 10 days
    Ref: CTCE2
    Moderate,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCE3
    10 Nights, 9 Days
    from £1250 pp
    Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay
        10 nights, 9 days
    Ref: CTCE3
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCE4
    9 Nights, 8 Days
    from £1130 pp
    Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay
        9 nights, 8 days
    Ref: CTCE4
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCE5
    8 Nights, 7 Days
    from £995 pp
    Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay
        8 nights, 7 days
    Ref: CTCE5
    Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    • Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local Inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible
    • Breakfast
    • Luggage transfers
    • Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
    • Route planning
    • Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details

    You choose which day you would like your holiday to start on. We will book your holiday in accordance with your requirements.

    Our Wainwright’s Coast to Coast holidays are available to walk March to October.

    This can be walked from 27th March to 15th October 2024.

    Nearest International Airport: Manchester 
    From Manchester Airport you can take trains to St. Bees and Kirkby Stephen via Carlisle
    Regular train services from Scarborough to Manchester Airport via Manchester or York

    Rail: Railway stations are located in St. Bees, Kirkby Stephen and Scarborough.
    www.nationalrail.co.uk

    Bus: Carlisle is served by National Express Coach with local buses connecting to St. Bees
    Robin Hood's Bay is connected to Scarborough by local bus
    www.nationalexpress.com
    www.stagecoachbus.com

    Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs. Call one of our helpful team on +44 (0)1291 689774 or e-mail us here.

    Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Client Reviews

    4.6/5 based on 7 reviews
    Very good, they made life easy - all you have to do is walk, provided you have your own navigation system
    - September 2024
    Very good - would recommend. CT attention to detail was excellent - good accommodations, had heard from other who has terrible accommodations down the trail - so were grateful for ours which were mostly superb.
    - September 2024
    Brad and Michele and Donna Mae
    - September 2024
    Wonderful experience with Celtic Trails! We would not hesitate to recommend Celtic Trails to a friend. If we pursue future walks, we will definitely choose Celtic Trails to support us!
    - May 2024
    The accommodations were all good and everything worked perfectly. Reassuring to know there was a 24h phone number in case of emergencies.
    - May 2024
    Contact with staff at Celtic Trails was excellent, very prompt, most helpful, and friendly communications.
    - May 2024
    Celtic Trails were professional and friendly
    - April 2024
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