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Coast to Coast Walk Map & Itinerary
Coast to Coast - Detailed Description
The variety of the landscapes you pass through on the Coast to Coast is what makes this walk such an enthralling journey. This brief description of the Coast to Coast covers the main sections of the walk and each itinerary we offer details your overnight stops and daily distance walked.
Arrive Starting Point: St Bees
The attractive village of St Bees is served by regular trains to Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness, from where you can connect to all UK destinations. Journey time from London is between 4h30 and 5h30. Parking is very limited.
St Bees to Ennerdale—14 Miles
After dipping your toes in the sea and pocketing a pebble from St Bees beach a delightful day of walking awaits. High cliffs, quiet country lanes and distant views of Lakeland.
Ennerdale to Shap—48 Miles
Three of four days of walking on arguably the finest fifty miles of trail England has to offer will take you through the best of the Lake District. Overnight stops at the Lakeland towns of Rosthwaite, Patterdale and perhaps Grasmere are a welcome respite from the hilly terrain.
Shap to Kirkby Stephen—20 Miles
Having left the lakes behind you are now in rolling farmland, without the steep ascents and descents of the last few days. Limestone crags and open pasture are a feature of this section, as are several prehistoric sites.
Kirkby Stephen to Richmond—35 Miles
Predominantly in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the two or three days it takes to walk this section will take you across the Pennines, the great watershed of England. Wild moorland and expansive views reward you for your efforts as you walk across this enchanting landscape. Richmond is a busy fortified market town which grew up around the castle.
Richmond to Ingleby Cross—23 Miles
The flattest section of the Coast to Coast traverses the no mans land between the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. A fairly uneventful stage but pleasant none the less.
Ingleby Cross to Glaisdale—50 Miles
The wild open spaces of the North York Moors have a unique atmosphere that feeds the spirit and lifts the soul. Delightful villages and remote inns welcome you at the end of each days’ walk.
Glaisdale to Robin Hoods Bay—19 Miles
Many walkers consider this varied section of the walk the very best of the Coast to Coast. Enchanting woodland, open moors and cliff top walking bring you to the charming village of Robin Hood’s Bay and the end of your journey.
Departing Robin Hood’s Bay
Scarborough is a 30 minute taxi or 60 minute bus journey from Robin Hood’s Bay and regular trains connect to York and other UK destinations.
Walking Direction
Due to baggage transfer restrictions we can only offer this walk from West to East i.e. St Bees to Kirkby Stephen and/or Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay.
Additional Nights
Many of our clients choose to add extra nights along the walk to sample more of the wonderful walking and attractions available on the Coast to Coast. Rosthwaite is a good choice as there are many walks around Borrowdale and you could visit Keswick which is close by.
There is plenty to do in the busy village of Grasmere or if you prefer somewhere quieter Patterdale is a good option. In the Yorkshire Dales, Reeth is a good choice for an extra night as there are many short walks from the village. Richmond is also a popular stop with its cobbled streets and market place. Some people like to have an extra night in Robin Hood’s Bay at the end of the walk to relax and enjoy the satisfaction of having finished this iconic walk.
Tailor Made Holidays
We are always more than happy to tailor our standard itineraries to suit. Just let us know what you would like and we will be happy to arrange your tailor made walking holiday.
Tour Reviews
Tour Options
Code: WESCTC1
12 Walking Days/ 13 Nights
This is the original itinerary that Alfred Wainwright devised when he thought out the Coast to Coast walk, it is very challenging and would suit experienced walkers looking for a challenge.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive St Bees
2: Walk to Ennerdale Bridge: 14m
3: Walk to Rosthwaite: 15m
4: Walk to Patterdale: 17m
5: Walk to Shap: 16m
6: Walk to Kirkby Stephen: 20m
7: Walk to Keld: 13m
8: Walk to Reeth: 11m
9: Walk to Richmond: 11m
10:Walk to Ingleby Cross: 23m
11: Walk to Great Broughton: 13m
12: Walk to Glaisdale: 19m
13: Walk to Robin Hood's Bay: 19m
14: Onward Travel
Code: WESCTC2
13 Walking Days/ 14 Nights
This itinerary splits the long day between Rosthwaite and Patterdale with a stop in the busy village of Grasmere. It is still a challenging walk and would suit experienced long distance walkers.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive St Bees
2: Walk to Ennerdale Bridge: 14m
3: Walk to Rosthwaite: 15m
4: Walk to Grasmere: 9m
5: Walk to Patterdale: 8m
6: Walk to Shap: 16m
7: Walk to Kirkby Stephen: 20m
8: Walk to Keld: 13m
9: Walk to Reeth: 11m
10: Walk to Richmond: 11m
11:Walk to Ingleby Cross: 23m
12: Walk to Great Broughton: 13m
13: Walk to Glaisdale: 19m
14: Walk to Robin Hood's Bay: 19m
15: Onward Travel
Code: WESCTC3
14 Walking Days/ 15 Nights
This itinerary splits the walk into 14 stages with a lot of the shorter days walking at the start through the lakes where the ascents are higher. It is followed by a few longer days later on where the terrain is much easier.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive St Bees
2: Walk to Ennerdale Bridge: 14m
3: Walk to Rosthwaite: 15m
4: Walk to Grasmere: 9m
5: Walk to Patterdale: 8m
6: Walk to Shap: 16m
7: Walk to Orton: 7m
8: Walk to Kirkby Stephen: 13m
9: Walk to Keld: 13m
10: Walk to Reeth: 11m
11: Walk to Richmond: 11m
12:Walk to Ingleby Cross: 23m
13: Walk to Great Broughton: 13m
14: Walk to Glaisdale: 19m
15: Walk to Robin Hood's Bay: 19m
16: Onward Travel
Code: WESCTC4
15 Walking Days/ 16 Nights
This 15 day itinerary breaks the walk up and your average daily distance is 13 miles. The day between Richmond and Ingleby Cross is long but the terrain is fairly flat. Also the long day into Robin Hood’s Bay is shortened by having the stop in Littlebeck.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive St Bees
2: Walk to Ennerdale Bridge: 14m
3: Walk to Rosthwaite: 15m
4: Walk to Grasmere: 9m
5: Walk to Patterdale: 8m
6: Walk to Shap: 16m
7: Walk to Orton: 7m
8: Walk to Kirkby Stephen: 13m
9: Walk to Keld: 13m
10: Walk to Reeth: 11m
11: Walk to Richmond: 11m
12:Walk to Ingleby Cross: 23m
13: Walk to Great Broughton: 13m
14: Walk to Glaisdale: 19m
15: Walk to Littlebeck: 8m
16: Walk to Robin Hood's Bay: 11m
17: Onward Travel
Code: WESCTC5
16 Walking Days/ 17 Nights
This is the longest itinerary we offer and breaks the walk down into easier manageable sections. The long day between Richmond and Ingleby Cross splits in Danby Whiske making this section more manageable.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive St Bees
2: Walk to Ennerdale Bridge: 14m
3: Walk to Rosthwaite: 15m
4: Walk to Grasmere: 9m
5: Walk to Patterdale: 8m
6: Walk to Shap: 16m
7: Walk to Orton: 7m
8: Walk to Kirkby Stephen: 13m
9: Walk to Keld: 13m
10: Walk to Reeth: 11m
11: Walk to Richmond: 11m
12:Walk to Dandy Whiske: 14m
13: Walk to Ingleby Cross: 9m
14: Walk to Great Broughton: 13m
15: Walk to Blakey: 10m
16: Walk to Egton Bridge: 12m
17: Walk to Robin Hood's Bay: 16m
18: Onward Travel
Code: WESCTC6
6 Walking Days/ 7 Nights
Walk from St Bees to Kirkby Stephen. Averaging just over 13 miles per day you will enjoy the best of the Lake District.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive St Bees
2: Walk to Ennerdale Bridge: 14m
3: Walk to Rosthwaite: 15m
4: Walk to Grasmere: 9m
5: Walk to Patterdale: 8m
6: Walk to Shap: 16m
7: Walk to Kirkby Stephen: 20m
8: Onward Travel
Code: WESCTC7
7 Walking Days/ 8 Nights
Walk from St Bees to Kirkby Stephen, with the last day split in two.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive St Bees
2: Walk to Ennerdale Bridge: 14m
3: Walk to Rosthwaite: 15m
4: Walk to Grasmere: 9m
5: Walk to Patterdale: 8m
6: Walk to Shap: 16m
7: Walk to Orton: 7m
8: Walk to Kirkby Stephen: 13m
9: Onward Travel
Code: WESCTC8
7 Walking Days/ 8 Nights
Enjoy the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors on this fantastic eastern section of the Coast to Coast. This section of the walk starts in Kirkby Stephen with some steep ascents on the shorter days followed by longer days of much easier terrain.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive Kirkby Stephen
2: Walk to Keld: 13m
3: Walk to Reeth: 11m
4: Walk to Richmond: 11m
5:Walk to Ingleby Cross: 23m
6: Walk to Great Broughton: 13m
7: Walk to Glaisdale: 19m
8: Walk to Robin Hood's Bay: 19m
9: Onward Travel
Code: WESCTC9
8 Walking Days/ 9 Nights
This itinerary splits the last 19 mile day into Robin Hood’s Bay with a stop in Littlebeck. The longest days walking is 23 miles between Richmond and Ingelby Cross across the flat and pastoral Vale of York.
Daily Itinerary
1: Arrive Kirkby Stephen
2: Walk to Keld: 13m
3: Walk to Reeth: 11m
4: Walk to Richmond: 11m
5:Walk to Ingleby Cross: 23m
6: Walk to Great Broughton: 13m
7: Walk to Glaisdale: 19m
8: Walk to Littlebeck: 8m
9: Walk to Robin Hood's Bay: 11m
10: Onward Travel
