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Coast to Coast Walk Essential Information
Holiday Information
Navigation
The route way marked sporadically so at least one of your party should be able to navigate with map and compass.
Grade
This holiday is graded Moderate to Strenuous and is most suitable for those walkers with previous long distance experience. The route is a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads. Some of the paths can become very muddy and boggy where progress can often be slow.
Accommodation
One of the highlights of this tour is the high standard of the accommodation. We specifically choose the hotels, inns, guesthouses and B&B’s to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. They all offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food. We always try and book your accommodation as close as possible to the line of the trail. Occasionally a short transfer may be required and this is always included in the price of your holiday.
Single Rooms
If you require single rooms we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable and the total number of single rooms in your party should not exceed two.
Solo Walkers
We welcome solo walkers on the Coast to Coast, although you should of course take extra care in the outdoors when walking solo.
Meals
A hearty breakfast is included each morning. Lunch and dinner are not included so you are free to choose from the available options. Most of your accommodations will more than happy to provide a packed lunch on request and this can be booked on arrival. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or nearby pubs or restaurants.
Baggage Transfer
Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 15kg per person.
Equipment
Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes and a day pack.
Dogs
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate walkers with dogs as many of the accommodation providers do not accept pets.
Recommended Reading
We supply the Trailblazer Guidebook—Coast to Coast Path by Henry Stedman but you may also wish to buy the following titles.
A Coast to Coast Walk (Wainright Pictorial Guides) - Alfred Wainwright. The guide that started it all! Coast to Coasting—John Gillham and Ronald Turnbull. A lovely coffee table book.
Useful Websites
The Coast to Coast - A Definitive Guide
Walking Places - Coast to Coast Page
Guest House
Abbey Farm - St Bees
Abbey Farm is a great B&B located at the start of the Coast to Coast in St Bees.
Country Hotel
Shepherds Arms - Ennerdale Bridge
Shepherds Arms is a gem of country house hotel and inn offering home cooked produce and real ales and comfortable rooms.
Small Hotel
Royal Oak - Rosthwaite
The Royal Oak is an old 18th Century farmhouse and offers a homely atmosphere with snug bar and sitting room with open fire along with rooms with unique and individual charm.
Tour Reviews
Travel Information
The best way to travel to or from the Coast to Coast is by public transport as this minimises transfer times and generally works out less expensive.
Getting to St Bees
By Air: The closest airports to the start of the walk are Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. From Glasgow the travel time is 3h00. From Manchester and Newcastle the travel time by train is approximately 4 hours to St Bees. Travel time from London Airports is between 4h30 and 5h30.
By Rail: There are frequent rail services to St Bees via Carlisle or Preston. Journey time from London is between 4h30 and 5h30. From Glasgow travel time is between 2h40 and 3h20.
By Car: St Bees has very limited parking facilities, the only free public parking is available at the railway station (only 18 spaces available) but is not intended for C2C walkers. A few of the B&B’s have parking available at a small fee per night.
To get back to your car in St Bees if you are finishing in Kirkby Stephen the train takes 2h30 to 3h30 via Carlisle or we can organise a taxi for you. If you are finishing at Robin Hood's Bay and have left your car in St Bees you can catch a bus to Scarborough and then a train via Manchester to St Bees (6 hrs).
Getting to/from Kirkby Stephen
By Air:The closest airports to Kirkby Stephen are Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. From Glasgow the train takes 2h30 to 3h00. From Manchester you can get a train to Kirkby Stephen (3-4 hrs) or from Newcastle you can get a train via Carlisle (3-4 hrs)
By Train: Kirkby Stephen is served by regular services via Leeds & Carlisle. Journey time from London Kings Cross to Kirkby Stephen is 3h00 to 04h00. Journey time from Glasgow is 2h30 - 3h00.
By Car: Kirkby Stephen is 12 miles from Junction 38 of the M6. There is very limited parking available in Kirkby Stephen. The Pennine View Campsite has secure parking for a fixed daily rate and you can contact them on tel: 017683 71717 to reserve a place.
Getting from Robin Hoods Bay
By Air: The closest airport is Newcastle or Manchester being just over 4 hours away by train. Glasgow and London airports are about 5h30 and 5h00 away.
By Train: Robin Hood's Bay does not have a railway station so you must first go to Scarborough by bus or taxi. At Scarborough you can connect to all UK destinations. Journey times from Robin Hood's Bay are approximately: Newcastle (3h30), Glasgow (5h30), Manchester (4h00), London (5h00), Kirkby Stephen (5h00), St Bees (6h00)
By Car: We wouldn't recommend leaving a car in Robin Hood's Bay. Some provide parking for a fee but it is very limited.
Where to Park?
If you do decide to drive we recommend that you park in Kirkby Stephen at the Pennine View Caravan Park.
If you are walking the whole walk you can leave your car and then catch the train to St Bees for your first nights accommodation. When you finish in Robin Hood's Bay you can then catch a train back to Kirkby Stephen.
If you are walking the west section you can leave your car in Kirkby Stephen and catch the train to St Bees for your first night. Your walk then finishes in Kirkby Stephen.
If you are walking the east section you can park at Kirkby Stephen and return by train at the end of your holiday to collect your car.
