6 to 19 nights
83 to 190 mls (km)
North England
Moderate to Challenging
Mar to Oct
£730

Crossing Coast to Coast along England's most famous walk

  • Iconic walk through varied scenery of three National Parks
  • Stunning lake and mountain views in the Lake District
  • Beautiful rolling green valleys of the Yorkshire Dales
  • Unsurpassed heather moorland landscapes of the North York Moors
  • Attractive villages and towns along the route
  • Camaraderie with fellow walkers
  • Walking from Irish Sea to North Sea (with optional pebble)
📷Mary Ellen Peterson Cloudy view on the Coast to Coast walk

Why Walk Wainwright's Coast to Coast?

Fell walker Alfred Wainwright devised this breath-taking walk through the diverse landscapes of three national parks, by piecing together 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 awe-inspiring scenery throughout your journey will offer a perfect balance of mountain, hills and valleys. As you would expect, this diverse trail can be challenging; we offer extended itineraries to help you enjoy every step at your own pace.

 

📷Mary Ellen Peterson Coast to Coast Walk moorland view

To follow tradition, after dipping your toes the Irish Sea at St. Bees, pick up a pebble for your journey. Pebble in pocket, you will go on to explore the dramatic fells and Lakeland views of the Lake District, the rolling dales and valleys of Yorkshire and farmland of Mowbray, before reaching the heather-clad North Yorkshire Moors. At your final destination, Robin Hood’s Bay, it’s time to return that pebble to the sea and celebrate. 

As one of the most popular routes in the UK, you will enjoy the camaraderie of fellow walkers throughout in the 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 opportunity to discover the almost every type of landscape that England can offer in one spectacular walk.  Crossing the UK from St. Bees on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea. 

You will begin with safe cliff top walking at St. Bees before heading into the Lake District National Park, world renowned for its breath-taking scenery. After passing Kirkby Stephen, you’ll reach the summit of Nine Standards Rigg, which takes it name from the mysterious line of ancient 10ft cairns that stand on the edge of the escarpment.  

At almost the halfway point in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, you will touch on the Pennine Way as the two routes cross each other in Keld.

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

By the friendly market town of Richmond, the landscape has changed to lower meadows and mining moors with pretty villages and outdoor museums scattered through the countryside.

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

To get the most from this spectacular path you should have a good level of fitness, plus reliable map reading skills for areas of isolation and weather changes in mountainous areas. 

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 £2170 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        19 nights, 18 days
    Ref: CTC2
    Moderate,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC2a
    19 Nights, 18 Days
    from £2195 pp
    St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
        19 nights, 18 days
    Ref: CTC2a
    Moderate,
    Grade: Classic
    CTC3
    18 Nights, 17 Days
    from £2040 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 £1950 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 £1840 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 £1740 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 £1610 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 £1500 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 £1045 pp
    St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
        9 nights, 8 days
    Ref: CTCW2
    Moderate,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCW3
    8 Nights, 7 Days
    from £950 pp
    St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
        8 nights, 7 days
    Ref: CTCW3
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCW4
    7 Nights, 6 Days
    from £845 pp
    St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
        7 nights, 6 days
    Ref: CTCW4
    Moderate to Challenging,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCW5
    6 Nights, 5 Days
    from £730 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 £1255 pp
    Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay
        11 nights, 10 days
    Ref: CTCE2
    Moderate,
    Grade: Classic
    CTCE3
    10 Nights, 9 Days
    from £1160 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 £1055 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 £925 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

    4.7/5 based on 5 reviews
    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
    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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