Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

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Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

17 Days Starting in St Bees, England and ending in Robin Hood's Bay, England

Visiting: St Bees, Lake District National Park, Borrowdale, Grasmere, Glenridding, Kirkby Stephen, Keld, Reeth, Richmond, Osmotherley, North York Moors, Blakey, Egton Bridge, Robin Hood's Bay

Tour operator:

Walkers' Britain

Tour code:

WC7

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

moderate to challenging

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $2243

NB: Prices correct on 23-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 17-day adventure across England with the Coast to Coast Walk. Starting from the charming village of St Bees and concluding at the picturesque Robin Hood's Bay, this self-guided tour takes you through three of the UK's most stunning national parks: the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors. Enjoy the satisfaction of completing one of Britain’s best long-distance trails while indulging in local delights like Grasmere gingerbread and the original sticky toffee pudding. Stay in cozy hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses, and relish the freedom of having your luggage transferred for you. This journey promises breathtaking landscapes, historic sites, and the chance to experience the best of English hospitality.

Highlights

  • Hike across England on Wainwright’s famous path

  • Walking from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay

  • 3 UK National Parks: Lake District, Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors

  • Enjoying the satisfaction of completing one of Britain’s best long-distance trails

  • Chance to see an ancient steam train pull out from Grosmont railway station

  • Some of the UK’s tastiest cream teas, Grasmere gingerbread, and the original sticky toffee pudding

  • Visit the picturesque village of Robin Hood's Bay with its tiny streets, shops, cafes, and pubs

Places You'll See

Lake District National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive St Bees

Location: St Bees

Accommodation Name: Bed and Breakfast

Make your own way to the starting point, the resort of St Bees on the edge of the Irish Sea where you'll have views across to the Isle of Man (but that's another trip). In St Bees you should have time to visit the Abbey church, which has features on the local history and a display on a mummified knight that was discovered in a lead coffin from the graveyard. If you have booked with us an extra night here, you can follow the coastal path or quiet inland roads to the attractive town of Whitehaven, with its marina and great museum. Whitehaven is famous in the annals of the US navy as the site of an elaborate raid on the British mainland by one John Paul Jones during the American War of Independence. | Accommodation: A family-run bed and breakfast in a large modernised Georgian farmhouse in the centre of St Bees.

Day 2 : St Bees To Ennerdale Bridge 23.5 Km/14.5 Miles, 6 H

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Location: Lake District National Park

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take the first steps on the epic Coast to Coast walk when you climb from the beach at St Bees. Take a footpath along red sandstone coastal cliffs off St Bees Head with England’s only breeding colony of Black Guillimots, then head inland over hilly ground to the edge of the Lake District National Park. Dent Hill is the first real fell that you cross and will give you some indication as to whether you are fit enough for the following days! Although short, there follows possibly the steepest descent of the whole tour down to Nannycatch Gate and Beck. A delightful stroll along which brings you to the final descent to leafy Ennerdale Bridge. // The day’s total ascent 780m / descent 665m. | Accommodation: Overnight at a friendly, family-owned hotel. Enjoy a home cooked meal of local produce including fish and game in season. A traditional feel is retained by the hotel, with its open fire, and the fully licensed bar serves a range of beverages including locally produced ale.
If we are unable to book you into Ennerdale then we will secure accommodation for you at Cleator with a return taxi transfer that we will put in place for you (own expense).

Day 3 : Ennerdale Bridge To Borrowdale 26.5 Km/16.5 Miles, 7 H

Location: Borrowdale

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Follow a quiet and scenic footpath along the shore of Ennerdale Water, with a bit of an easy scramble under Angler’s Crag at Robin Hood’s Seat. A long walk on a forest track then continues to Black Sail Hut, which is the smallest youth hostel and originally a shepherd’s hut.
A steep climb follows up the Lowther Beck before traversing some of the Lakeland fells, perhaps with views down to Buttermere. Finally you reach the ‘drum house’, which marks the descent path to the Honister Slate Mine workings & cafe and Borrowdale. This is perhaps the most delightful valley in the Lakes with its crags and broadleaved trees. Borrowdale is a delightful ensemble of hamlets: Seatoller (the wettest place in England), Longthwaite, Rosthwaite and Stonethwaite. Delightful riverside paths connect the places and their pubs together - if you have sufficient energy left for the evening. You might be interested to know that ‘thwaite’ is old Norse for paddock. // The day’s total ascent 765m / descent 785m. | Accommodation: Your hotel tonight is located in the Borrowdale Valley near the hamlet of Seatoller. It has striking views over the local fells.

Day 4 : Borrowdale To Grasmere 13.5 Km/8.5 Miles, 5-6 H Via Helm Crag

Location: Grasmere

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy classic Lakeland scenery over Greenup Edge to Easedale and Grasmere.
Grasmere is one of Lakeland’s most celebrated villages and you might have time either this afternoon or tomorrow morning to visit the poet Wordsworth's home at Dove Cottage and drop into the famous Ginger bread shop! // The day’s total ascent 750m / descent 760m. | Accommodation: We use a number of different accommodation in the busy village of Grasmere.

Day 5 : Grasmere To Glenridding 12 Km/7.5 Miles, 5.5 H Standard Route

Location: Glenridding

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse

Meals Included: Breakfast

A great walk over Grisedale Pass (609m/2000ft) and around the small mountain lake of Grisedale Tarn to Patterdale. In good weather and if you are a reasonably strong walker, we recommend that you take the detour route up St Sunday Crag (add 1½ hours). It will give some exceptional views down across Ullswater on the descend to Patterdale, possibly the most breathtaking of the trip. Another detour option is via the summit of Helvellyn, for this add 2 miles and 2 hours. // The day’s total ascent: 900m / descent 805m (via the optional route over St Sunday Crag, less if you avoid this).| Accommodation: Tonight’s accommodation is a family-run guesthouse. It is located in the centre of Glenridding alongside Glenridding Beck, situated at the southern top of Ullswater - the second largest lake in the Lake District.

Day 6 : Glenridding To Shap 26 Km/16 Miles, 7-9 H

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Location: Lake District National Park

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse

Meals Included: Breakfast

After completing today's walk, some would say this was the most difficult stage on the Coast to Coast walk.
The day starts with a steep climb up past pretty Angle Tarn. You'll then hike up and onwards to a critical cairn where you turn off the route to High Street. It will take you up and over Kidsty Pike (780m / 2560ft), the highest point on the Coast to Coast, and then descend steeply to walk along Haweswater. This is a huge body of water that was conceived in 1929 to supply Manchester with drinking water, drowning a couple of villages in the process. You then undulate through fields to Shap Abbey, the most easterly point of the Lake District National Park. This was the last abbey to be founded in England (1199) and the last to be destroyed (1540). It nevertheless is a pretty place to take a break with some new interpretation signs. After this, you continue into Shap, the old granite mining town with several pubs and shops. The village offers an interesting insight to the history of the area. // The day’s total ascent 1174m / descent 1009m. | Accommodation: The proprietors will welcome you to their guesthouse in the village of Shap.

Day 7 : Shap To Kirkby Stephen 33 Km/20.5 Miles, 8 H

Location: Kirkby Stephen

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Shap there follows a hilly section across limestone moors with limestone pavements in places strewn with ‘erratic’ boulders moved there by glaciers. Finally you drop into the gentler climes around Orton, a diversion of about a mile can be made to this quaint picturesque village - with Kennedy’s Chocolate Factory & Shop to lead you into temptation. Walking now between Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales, there is a lot of attractive farmland to cross with a section of moors around Sunbiggin Tarn, which is an important site for birds. A steep descent to the Scandal Beck at Smardale Bridge makes for a nice late lunch stop. Then ascend over Smardale Fell for the pretty descent into Kirkby Stephen. It is an attractive market town, with St. Hedda’s Church, containing the 8th Century Loki stone relating to Norse Mythology. // The day’s total ascent 808m / descent 950m. | Accommodation: This is a fine looking guesthouse and the interior retains many of the delightful and original features. It has a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Day 8 : Kirkby Stephen To Keld 24 Km/14.5 Miles, 6 H

Location: Keld

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse

Meals Included: Breakfast

Climb out of town to the cairns of Nine Standards Rigg (661m / 2170 feet) with its array of obelisks. This is an ancient, possibly, boundary feature that no one has any real knowledge of. It marks the Watershed of England. Next you cross squelchy moors down to Keld in Swaledale. You pass a famous farm at Ravenseat, where they breed prime rams. The moors then become increasingly gentler as you walk into Keld with its many waterfalls and old stone barns. /// The day’s total ascent 780m / descent 575m. |
Accommodation: Keld - A medium-sized guesthouse with traditional Yorkshire fayre served in an attractively decorated dining room, and there are tea & coffee making facilities in all rooms.

Day 9 : Keld To Reeth 20 Km/12.5 Miles, 5 H

Location: Reeth

Accommodation Name: Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast

There are two options today. >> The first is the slightly longer & higher alternative over wild moorland with long-abandoned lead mines, a magnet for the industrial archaeologist. >> The second option is the pretty route via Swaledale, which is a lovely option if you have unfavourable weather or you just prefer a lower level walk. There is a really nice pub in Gunnerside on this second route.
Your day finishes in Reeth, an attractive green village which flourished at the height of the mining age and today does well out of tourism, hence a collection of pubs and tea shops. // The day’s total ascent 838m / descent 911m (via the higher route). | Accommodation: Your accommodation tonight is the oldest surviving Inn in Reeth, dating from 1680.

Day 10 : Reeth To Richmond 20 Km /12.5 Miles, 5 H

Location: Richmond

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse or Pub

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your morning walk through pretty Swaledale is lined with limestone crags on either side and allows time in Richmond for shopping (note most shops closed Sunday) & sightseeing. The extremely picturesque North Yorkshire town of Richmond, with its cobbled market square and Norman castle, is an ever-popular destination for visitors. You can also follow the swale to Town Falls, which are quite impressive when the river is in spate. // The day's total ascent 395m / descent 510m. | Accommodation: The extremely picturesque North Yorkshire town of Richmond, with its cobbled market square and Norman castle, is an ever-popular destination for visitors. We use a number of guesthouses or pub accommodation in this busy town.

Day 11 : Richmond To Danby Wiske 22.5 Km/14 Miles, 5 H

Location: Richmond

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse or Pub

Meals Included: Breakfast

A gentle rural day, walking out from Richmond beside the River Swale and across the fields to Catterick Race Course. You'll then be threading your way to Brompton on Swale, an ideal lunch stop in the churchyard. You then trundle along beside tiny streams and quiet country roads reaching the village of Danby Wiske with its village green and single pub. | Accommodation: We use the guesthouses or pub in this small village.

Day 12 : Danby Wiske To Osmotherley 16 Km/10 Miles, 3.5 H

Location: Osmotherley

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is primarily a road walk although there are cross country sections. The two hills are towards the end, a short climb to what was East Harlsey Castle, and then with the North York Moors pressing ever closer you have to carefully cross the main A19 road to take a lovely woodland footpath up to Osmotherley. On the way you may want to visit Mount Grace Priory (1398), this is a ruin that has had some restoration work. Osmotherley is a quaint hill village with three pubs to choose from plus Britain’s oldest functioning Methodist Church (1754) - John Wesley came to preach here. | Accommodation: Tonight's accommodation is set in an extremely picturesque village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. All rooms are ensuite and have tea & coffee making facilities.

Day 13 : Osmotherley To Clay Bank Top Car Park 17 Km/10.6 Miles, 6 H

Location: North York Moors

Accommodation Name: Wainstones Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This is a roller coaster walk. A steep stretch from Osmotherley introduces you to the North York Moors and its sandy, heather-clad hills with areas of forest. After coming off Scarth Wood Moor, there is a long ascent up Live Moor and Carlton Bank (408m) before we descend to Lord Stones Café. It's almost hidden in an off-road embankment and comes at the right time for coffee. There then follows the succession of Cringle Moor, Broughton Bank and White Hill - all at or over 400m. You loose and then re-ascend 100-200m between each one. White Hill has an area of sandstone boulders called The Wainstones that we thread through on the way up. Great views in clear weather, incl. Roseberry Topping, Vale of Mowbray and back to the Pennines. We come off the ridge at Clay Bank Top and you will get a transfer to your accommodation (included) from the car park at Clay Bank Top to Great Broughton. | Accommodation: In Great Broughton, Wainstones Hotel - this present-day structure has developed around a former dwelling dating from early 1700. It combines quality service with the atmosphere of a Yorkshire country inn.

Day 14 : Clay Bank Top Car Park To Blakey 13.8 Km/8.6 Miles, 4.5 H

Location: Blakey

Accommodation Name: Lion Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will be transferred back to the car park (included). Today, the walk follows a moorland ridge up over Round Hill (454m) and the track maintains its height as it follows the line of the old dismantled Rosedale Railway line. The moor can be bleak in bad weather and is punctured in places by standing stones, some marked with inscriptions. There are enticing views at times into the fertile upper valleys of Farn and Esk dales, but your arrival at the ancient Lion Inn at Blakey can be a great relief. | Accommodation: You'll stay at the Lion Hotel in this bleak moorland location. This pub hotel has been a refuge from the elements for 400 years or so, and very cosy it is too! Normally there are a large number of species of Real Ale and great dining in either the bar or the restaurant.

Day 15 : Blakey To Egton Bridge Or Grosmont 16 Km/10 Miles, 4 H

Location: Egton Bridge

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse or B&B

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a bit of a road perambulation past a white cross called Fat Betty, you follow an easy undulating descent down to beautiful wooded Eskdale. You also get some views opening up to the sea. The latter part of today's walk follows a pretty path through the woodlands on the banks of the River Esk. You come across the ‘Beggars Bridge’ a parabolic stone structure that has a story of love lost and love refound! Egton Bridge features a church with relics of the Catholic martyr, Nicholas Postgate. A really pretty setting, the river is famous for fly fishing and has some interesting stepping stones, which enables you to hop between the two pubs faster than using the road. // The day’s total ascent 265m / descent 616m. | Accommodation: Egton Bridge or Grosmont - We use a variety of lovely guesthouses/B&Bs in either of these villages.

Day 16 : Egton Bridge Or Grosmont To Robin Hood's Bay 25.7 Km/16 Miles, 7 H

Location: Robin Hood's Bay

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse or B&B

Meals Included: Breakfast

You follow a delightful, private road to Grosmont, where you might want to try and get in time to see a steam train pull out for Pickering. You then follow a very steep pull up across heather moors with views down to Whitby and its Abbey. But the sea and journey’s end is still tantalizingly far as the route abruptly changes course to visit the May Beck valley with its Falling Foss waterfall. A last area of high moor brings you to the coast, where the last 5 km/3 miles are spent on the coastal cliff path to Robin Hood's Bay. It will appear almost by surprise as you near it. This is a village of red-roofed houses clustered around its harbour on the North Sea coast marking the end of this 190 odd-mile crossing of England. Celebrate with a drink at the Bay Hotel and as tradition states, dip your toes into the sea. // The day’s total ascent 775m / descent 770m. | Accommodation: Your final night is spent in an elegantly refurbished Victorian guesthouse with many original features. This is a popular seaside location so one of many similar B&B's may be used.

Day 17 : Arrangements End After Breakfast

Location: Robin Hood's Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your Coast to Coast walk concludes in Robin Hood's Bay after breakfast.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    16 nights in hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses

  • 16 breakfasts

  • 16 nights accommodation in hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available

  • One piece of luggage per person transferred from Inn to Inn, not exceeding 18kg

  • Digital information pack including route notes & maps

  • Emergency hotline

  • GPX Files

  • Lunch, Dinner and drinks

  • Entrance fees

  • Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip

  • Travel insurance

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What's Not Included

  • Lunch, Dinner and drinks

    Meals other than breakfast are not included.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance fees to attractions are not included.

  • Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip

    Travel arrangements to the starting point and from the end point are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls

    Personal expenses like laundry and phone calls are not covered.

  • Unscheduled transfers required during the trip

    Any unscheduled transfers during the trip are not included.

  • Excess Luggage

    Luggage exceeding the 18kg limit is not included.

  • A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

    An additional supplement is required for solo travelers or single room bookings.

  • Guide - this is a self guided holiday

    This is a self-guided holiday, so no guide is provided.

Accommodation

16 nights in hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses. Rooms generally have showers, with some accommodations offering shared bathrooms. Due to the tour's popularity, alternative accommodations of similar standards may be used if necessary.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including raincoat, lunch supplies, waterbottle, warm top, camera etc.

Grading

Moderate to Challenging. Some long days with steep climbs and descents. You must be comfortable climbing up over stiles, walking on steep rocky and coastal terrain. Mixed weather can be expected. We would not recommend the Coast to Coast route for first time walkers. When walking early or late in the season, you need to be mindful of shorter daylight hours and be prepared for changeable weather conditions which may include snow.

Mode of Transport

This tour involves walking from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. Transfers are provided where necessary, such as from Clay Bank Top to Great Broughton and back.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay in hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses for 16 nights. The accommodations are usually family-run and offer a traditional feel. Rooms generally do not have baths, mainly showers, and in some places, you may have to share bathrooms, especially if you are in a single room. Due to the popularity of the tour, the exact accommodations may vary, but alternatives of a similar standard will be provided.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 16 breakfasts. Lunch, dinner, and drinks are not included and will need to be arranged separately.

  • What should I carry with me during the walks?

    As the walks are fully supported, you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements, including a raincoat, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, and camera.

  • Is this tour suitable for first-time walkers?

    The Coast to Coast route is not recommended for first-time walkers. The tour is graded as moderate to challenging, with some long days involving steep climbs and descents. You must be comfortable climbing over stiles and walking on steep, rocky, and coastal terrain.

  • What happens if the weather is bad during the tour?

    Mixed weather can be expected, and you need to be prepared for changeable conditions, which may include snow, especially if walking early or late in the season. The tour includes emergency hotline support in case of any issues.

  • Are there any rest stops or notable places to visit along the route?

    Yes, suggested rest stops include Grasmere, Kirkby Stephen, Richmond, and Robin Hood's Bay. These locations offer various attractions such as historic buildings, markets, cafes, and pubs.

  • What is the highest point on the Coast to Coast walk?

    The highest point on the Coast to Coast walk is Kidsty Pike, which stands at 780 meters (2560 feet).

  • What kind of support is available during the tour?

    The tour provides an information pack including route notes and maps, an emergency hotline, and GPX files. One piece of luggage per person will be transferred from Inn to Inn, not exceeding 18kg.

  • What are the options for the walk from Keld to Reeth?

    There are two options: a slightly longer and higher route over wild moorland with long-abandoned lead mines, or a lower-level walk via Swaledale, which is a lovely option if the weather is unfavorable or if you prefer a gentler route.

  • What is the final destination of the Coast to Coast walk?

    The final destination of the Coast to Coast walk is Robin Hood's Bay, a picturesque village on the North Sea coast. The tradition is to dip your toes into the sea upon arrival.

  • Self-guided holidays - inclusions

    We have designed our self guided walking and cycling tours to include a number of elements to help you enjoy your holiday more, while leaving out some things to give you more freedom to tailor the trip to your needs and interests. Refer to the Trip Notes for more information on the specific inclusions for each trip. What’s included: - Detailed Route Notes - Accommodation - Luggage transfers - Any scheduled transfers as per Trip Notes - Emergency support - Some meals (mostly breakfasts) What’s NOT included: - Transport to/from start/finish points - Most meals - Any entrance/park fees - Travel insurance - Personal expenses along the way - Unscheduled transfers required during the trip

  • Trip Grading & Preparation

    Match your level of fitness & requirements Please read this information carefully to find out which grade is most suited to your level of fitness and requirements. To make the most of your Walkers' Britain holiday it is essential and your responsibility to choose a trip that is well within your capabilities. All our active holidays are graded and clearly marked in each trip description. All mountains have uphill and downhill sections and by definition walking and cycling demand some effort. However all things are relative, and these grades assume that you are a reasonably active person who enjoys walking or cycling. Few trips are extreme and most allow ample time for sightseeing and enjoying the scenery. If in doubt about the grade of any holiday, please contact us for advice or request the tour dossiers, you can also chat with our team about the right travel insurance for you. Grade 1 – Introductory These trips involve walking for four to five hours per day or cycling for 15-50 km per day at a slow but steady pace. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health. Suggested Preparation 30 minutes of aerobic-type exercise (either road cycling or jogging), three times a week for three months leading up to your trip. Grade 2 – Introductory to Moderate These trips involve a combination of what is described in our Introductory and Moderate levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity but including several moderate stages. Grade 3 – Moderate These adventures involve walking for up to six hours per day or cycling for up to 65 km per day, at a steady pace. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health. Suggested Preparation 45 minutes of aerobic-type exercise (road cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trip. Grade 4 – Moderate to Challenging This trip grading involves a combination of what is described in our Moderate and Challenging levels. The emphasis is on moderate activity but including several challenging stages. Grade 5 – Challenging These active holidays involve walking up to nine hours per day in mountainous terrain with steep ascents and descents, pass crossing & alpine weather conditions, or cycling for up to 80 km per day over undulating terrain, with some steep and sustained hills. You will need an excellent level of fitness, be prepared to carry a daypack weighing up to 8 kg and be completely comfortable in adverse weather conditions. Suggested Preparation 1 hour of aerobic-type exercise five times a week for three to six months leading up to your trip. We also recommend regular hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling.

  • Route notes

    While our tours vary in terms of difficulty, route finding is made simple and convenient with our specially prepared package of maps and route notes. On many of the walks it is easy enough to navigate carefully using the route notes provided with a cursory glance at the map. As holidays reach the higher grades, you will need to take more care and we would expect you to have at least some knowledge of using a compass. Maps for our tours also vary considerably, from up-to-date GPS referenced additions, to old map copies which may still be the only ones obtainable for a particular area. The differences in style, grade and destinations of our tours are features that make them of continual interest and delight to our walkers & cyclists. Each set of route notes can contain the following elements relevant to the route: History and information on the region and the route you are walking. Detailed maps including points of interest and accommodation. Detailed step-by-step descriptions (with pictures) of the route and information on detours/optional additions. Transport timetables and information for getting there and away. Safety information and advice. Contact details of accommodation, transport, local representatives and emergency support. Advice for things to do along the way. Suggestions for dining and self catering.

  • How our self-guided holidays work

    Self guided walking and cycling holidays offer freedom, independence and choice, allowing you to tailor your holidays in the UK & Europe to your interest and travel style. Our detailed Route Notes will contain all of the information you need to plan how you would like to approach each day, giving you the freedom to set your own pace. As you are not limited by the constraints of group travel, you are free to shorten or lengthen your walk as the terrain permits and can even take a day off, although you may need to travel onto your next accommodation by taxi or public transport in order to do so.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

S. Dobell(British Columbia, Canada)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

21 Sep 2023

Two of us walked/hiked the Coast to Coast route in 15 days of actual walking. We had a great time and enjoyed the diverse geography, beautiful views, sheep, cows, ponies, even the misty weather on the moors. The last few days had periods of extreme wind and rain which left us with soaking wet feet. That wasn't as much fun. The bogs on the moors are a problem if the C to C route is to become a more official trail. Will boardwalk need to be constructed to protect the moors? Otherwise more foot traffic will keep making the trail wider and sloppier. All of our accommodation was excellent.

Miles Partridge(South Yarra, VIC, Australia)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

16 Sep 2022

The walk was great. The bnb’s were mostly very good. We downloaded the GPZ file that was a 20,000 waypoint record of a 2013 crossing and followed that in pocket Earth on iPhones. It was great. We didn’t get the voice guidance working but would have liked it. The maps were ok but we saw people make mistakes using them. Reading the notes and using a compass and the maps would have slowed us down a lot. I suggest you provide detailed instructions on how to install an app and the route guidance on a phone. When the iPhone got wet the touch screen was a fiddle and slow. The Sherpas did a great job. We had air tags in the case and sometimes found the bnb by looking at where the case was in Find My to see where it had been taken.

Kathy Weston(London)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

27 Jul 2021

The perfect way to do the Coast to Coast! All the boring bits like booking accommodation and moving our bags was taken care of, leaving us to just get on with walking. The accommodation booked was great, and Trina was really helpful when we wanted to change a couple of things very late in the day. Highly recommended!

B. Parslow(Vancouver, Canada)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

28 Jun 2017

The first few days were rather on the damp side in Cumbria but it improved as we walked east. For two seventy year olds it was a challenging but a doable experience. Accommodations were great. Breakfast was one of the highlights of the day. Seeing the North Sea from the Yorkshire Moors was another highlight. The luggage transfers was a reliable addition to the trip. Communication with Trina ensured our satisfaction.

Mark Harding(CA, USA)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

18 Sep 2022

Due to covid we were forced to delay our trip twice and Trina was great in reorganizing the adventure. All the accommodation booked for us along the route was very good and the baggage transfer between places every day efficient and on time. The information and GPX files provided to us was very useful, especially the GPX routes and we ended up relying on these almost entirely. I would highly recommend Walkers’ Britain. The fantastic weather also helped with our enjoyment of the trip!

L. Ratcliffe(NSW, Australia)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

28 May 2019

Thoroughly recommend the Coast to Coast walk and the self guided directions and map were excellent. The baggage transfers were straight forward and worked well.

J. Goedbloed(Netherlands)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

25 Sep 2024

Everything was great. The walk itself is beautiful (pretty tough in the beginning) and we really enjoyed all the spectacular views. Luggage transport: perfect!!! And all the places you had booked for us to stay the night were lovely. It is so nice to be able to enjoy the vacation without having to worry about a thing. We also enjoyed meeting all the different people during our walks, it just made our trip even more special. Thank you!

G. Hollomon(UK)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

19 Jun 2023

We had a great trip. Everything was perfect. The accommodation was nice, people were friendly. The scenery was amazing. Thoroughly recommend the coast to coast walk.

B. Fowler(Claybrooke, UK)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

22 Jun 2017

I enjoyed a truly exhilarating experience on my coast to coast walk, completed last Saturday with a celebratory paddle in the sea at Robin Hood's Bay before hurling the pebble that I had carried from St. Bee's. It was a full catalogue of enriching moments that allowed for two fine, gentle warm days at the start then 5 days of torrential rain whilst walking through Lakeland. That gave added edge to the challenges of scaling the high peaks and the experience of wading or leaping across swollen becks. Bogland is a wonderful word that really doesn't describe the glutinous, slimy, boot grabbing mud with it's own special odour. Then with weather improving it was through the changing scenes of moorland towards the ultimate destination arrived at on a glorious sunny day. The choice of B and B's, small inns and even the hostel at Kirkby Stephen were all wonderful, each with their own particular character but all with a warmth of hospitality and great breakfasts and always good food nearby for an evening meal. The adventure was given magical colour and life by the people that I walked with at times, These chance encounters gave opportunity to swap stories of life and of the experiences of each day. Helping hands when 'a bit off course' helping hands when crossing a beck and encouragement given to others was all part of the kaleidoscope that made this such a great way to spend two weeks exploring this wonderful country that is England. Among fellow walkers were Canadians, Americans and Australians who will all have returned home with great memories of what our small country has to offer. Thank you for all that you contributed in the planning and for the very useful information and walk notes.

J. MacGregor(Canada)  

Coast to Coast Walk - 17 Days

28 Apr 2024

Our Coast-to-Coast self-guided walk was really well organized. The lodging was good throughout (a nice variety) as were the meals. Our bags arrived without problem. The GPX files and guide were excellent - it was nice to have alternate routes depending on the weather and level of difficulty, and the descriptions were quite accurate.

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