
Coast to Coast
The Part-Guided Walk – Coast to Coast
- Part-guided and fully pack-free with our qualified mountain guide
- Ramble through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Be charmed by quintessential English villages and pubs
- Rolling hills, pastures and the world’s most charming sheep
$5,450.00

Coast to Coast
The Self-Guided Trip – Coast to Coast
- Traverse northern England on Wainwright’s famous walk
- Discover dramatic lakeland panoramas
- Meander three of England’s most beautiful national parks
- Be charmed by quintessential English villages and pubs
$4,295.00

Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast Essentials Walk
- A slightly faster-paced itinerary on Wainwright’s famous walk
- Traverse three of England’s most beautiful national parks
- Enjoy a pint in the charming local inns and freehouses
- Marvel at the scenery – mountains, lakes and moorland
$3,695.00

Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast – Group, Self-Guided
- Self-guided group trip – set departure dates
- Traverse northern England on Wainwright’s famous walk
- Meander three of England’s most beautiful national parks
- Be charmed by quintessential English villages and pubs
$4,295.00

Coast to Coast
The Slow Walk – Coast to Coast
- Take your time, enjoy life in the slow lane
- Reconnect with nature, yourself or your walking buddy
- Enjoy the warmth of your character-filled accommodation
- Be captivated by woodlands, meadows and mountain views
$4,790.00

Coast to Coast
Lakeland Ramble – Coast to Coast
- Relax and enjoy cosy B&Bs and pubs along the route
- Wander through charming lakeland villages
- Absorb the remote wilderness of the Lake District
- Listen for cuckoos in the Borrowdale valley
$1,990.00

Coast to Coast
Dales and Moors – Coast to Coast
- Walk quiet pathways of England’s most-loved national parks
- Discover the fascinating and mysterious Nine Standards Rigg
- Eat fresh local produce and sample regional ales and ciders
- Explore the almost 1000-year-old Richmond Castle
$2,495.00
Locations on the Coast to Coast
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St Bees
This small town on the Cumbrian coast is the official starting point of the Coast to Coast walk. Tradition dictates that walkers start the route on St Bees beach by getting their feet wet and collecting a pebble. You do the same on the other side at the North Sea in Robin Hood’s Bay.
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Ennerdale Bridge
At Ennerdale Bridge you will catch your first glimpse of the beautiful and breathtaking Lake District National Park, which features 16 major lakes and numerous fells. The landscape is spellbinding!
Rosthwaite
The charming village of Rosthwaite is known for its picturesque landscapes, including the Borrowdale Valley, which is considered one of the most beautiful valleys in the Lake District. The village is also home to the River Derwent.
Grasmere
Grasmere is one of England’s prettiest and most-loved villages. Home to poet William Wordsworth whose gravesite lies at the local church ground, and the famous Sarah Nelson gingerbread, spend your rest day exploring all its delights. There are plenty of tea shops where you can tuck into home-made cake and scones, or visit one of the many adventure stores for any last minute hiking supplies. If you have time take a tour of Dove Cottage and Wordsworth museum on the town’s outskirts where you can immerse yourself a little in his day-to-day life.
Patterdale
Patterdale is a lovely village with a serene location at the head of Ullswater Lake; it’s well worth a stroll out in the evening before you call in at one of the local pubs or hotels for dinner. The local shop here is a mine of information and supplies for Coast to Coast walkers so it’s worth sticking your head in.
Kidsty Pike
Kidsty Pike (780m) is the highest point of the Coast to Coast Path. After you’ve reached the summit, you descend to quiet Haweswater Lake in the valley below. Haweswater is the most remote of the lakes and has a markedly different feel to the central lakes.
Orton
The pretty village of Orton has amongst its attractions Kennedy’s chocolate factory – a wonderful treat for those inclined to sweet tastes after your walk; they even have a Coast to Coast chocolate bar!
Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen is a lively market town. It’s well worth exploring if you have time. When you eave the sheltered valley of Kirkby Stephen the Coast to Coast path takes you into the wild moors of the Pennine mountain range – the spine of northern England.
Keld
The tiny hamlet of Keld sits at the head of the Swaledale Valley and has many waterfalls and old stone barns. In the mid-19th century it was the heart of a thriving lead mining industry. You’ll reach it after you’ve passed the Nine Standards Rigg – an arrangement of dry stone obelisks whose purpose remains a mystery.
Reeth
Reeth has a variety of pubs and tea shops to recuperate after your day’s walk, plus a fine village green to sit in if the weather is fine.
Richmond
Richmond is an attractive market town and one of the Coast to Coast’s busiest towns. It has its own Norman castle dating back to the 11th century, a wonderful Georgian theatre, and cobbled market square from which lead many winding alleys known locally as ‘wynds’.
Danby Wiske
The tiny village of Danby Wiske has a Norman church, village green and single pub.
Ingleby Arncliffe
Treat yourself to coffee and cake at the Joiners Shop Cafe in the idyllic village of Ingleby Arncliffe. It has delicious coffee specialties from all over the world and is a haven on the Coast to Coast.
North York Moors
The beautiful North York Moors are famed for the heather-clad moorland, most spectacular in the late summer when it magically lights up the landscape in a fiery blanket of bright pinks and purples.
Blakey Ridge
High on remote Blakey Ridge you can take in the surrounding expanses as you meander into the Esk Valley and pass the medieval stone markers of Young Ralph and Fat Betty. The Lion Inn, a 16th-century freehouse, is located at the highest point of the North York Moors National Park and offers breathtaking views over the valleys of Rosedale and Farndale.
Egton Bridge
Egton Bridge is a favourite on the Coast to Coast. This is the area where the TV series ‘Heartbeat’ was filmed and it corresponds to most people’s expectations of timeless English rural life.
Robin Hood’s Bay
Robin Hood’s Bay is a charming village of red roofed houses and narrow alleyways clustered around a fine harbour. You can celebrate the end of your crossing of England with a drink at Wainwright’s Bar and, as tradition dictates, dip your toes into the North Sea and throw away the pebble you’ve carried from St Bees!

Exclusive Guide
Coast to Coast
Wainwright’s iconic Coast to Coast Path passes through glorious scenery in three of England’s best national parks – the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. There are countless small villages, majestic views and warm, welcoming pubs to break your journey. Find out all you need to know in our free Destination Guide bursting with inspiration, travel essentials, practical information and more!
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Frequently Asked Questions
19 days for the full self-guided route (16 days of walking, plus a rest day and arrival and departure days). Walking days can be adapted to suit your timeframe and ability. The total distance is 309km.
Expect 7+ hours of walking on the longer walking days.
May to September is the most popular time to walk the Coast to Coast Path. These months are often the busiest with walkers, so it’s essential to book your trip well ahead of your intended departure date. Mid to late-August and early September are the best times to see heather on the moors.
Once you are into summer, the days can be gloriously long with plenty of daylight from 5am to 10pm to complete each day’s walk at a leisurely pace.
July and August get very busy in the main Lakeland towns though not necessarily for the rest of the walk. The walk can also be undertaken in April and October but you will have fewer daylight hours and cooler temperatures.
- Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum (Grasmere)
- Sarah Nelson’s Gingerbread Shop (Grasmere)
- The mysterious Nine Standards (en route Kirkby Stephen to Keld)
- Kennedy’s Fine Chocolates (Orton)
- Richmond Castle (Richmond)

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