What's included on a coast to coast hiking tour

Accommodation every night, daily luggage transfer, route notes in our app, and 24/7 support for the full crossing.

Is luggage transfer included on coast to coast routes

Yes, on both England's Coast to Coast Path and Scotland's Great Glen Way. Your bag travels ahead each day.

Can I walk just part of a coast to coast route

Yes. We offer shorter section itineraries on the Coast to Coast Path for hikers who don't have 14 to 18 days for the full crossing.

Can I hike coast to coast solo

Yes. Both routes carry no singles supplement on most departures, and solo hikers are common on the Coast to Coast Path especially.

What grade are coast to coast hiking tours

Moderate for most itineraries, with some Moderate-Challenging stages crossing the Lake District fells on the England route.

Waterproof hiking boots, a lightweight waterproof jacket, and trekking poles for the fell sections. A full gear list comes with your booking.

Can I customize a coast to coast itinerary

Yes, within limits - we offer multiple duration options on the Coast to Coast Path, and our team can discuss rest days before you book.

Coast to Coast Hiking Tours

Coast to coast hiking tours take you across an entire country on foot - from one shoreline to another, through everything in between. England's classic Coast to Coast Path is the best known, running St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, but it isn't the only route that makes the crossing.

Scotland's Great Glen Way makes its own coast to coast crossing, following the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness from Fort William on the west coast to Inverness on the Moray Firth in the east. Both routes typically run 6 to 9 days.

Macs Adventure has planned coast to coast routes for over 20 years, with every stage mapped, booked, and supported along the way.

England's Coast to Coast
England's Coast to Coast Path runs roughly 192 miles from the Irish Sea to the North Sea
Scotland's Great Glen Way
Scotland's Great Glen Way crosses from Fort William's sea loch to Inverness on the Moray Firth in around 73 miles
Luggage transfers
Luggage transfers are arranged between stops where listed in your itinerary.
Three national parks
The England crossing alone passes through three national parks - the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors
One complete story
Coast to coast trips suit hikers who want one big, complete story rather than a shorter loop

England
4.7 (454)
Coast to Coast Walk
Hike Alfred Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast, one of the world's great walks.
Walking
9–18 days
from$2,795CAD pp
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Scotland
4.7 (458)
Great Glen Way & Loch Ness
Walk one of Scotland's iconic long-distance trails from Fort William to Inverness in the Highlands.
Walking
5–9 days
from$1,720CAD pp
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England
4.6 (909)
Hadrian's Wall Walk
Roman history, wild Northumberland moorland and a warm northern welcome—hike Hadrian’s Wall your way.
Walking
5–10 days
from$1,455CAD pp
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England
4.6 (101)
Pennine Way
Walk the UK's first National Trail through the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland.
Walking
21 days
from$8,275CAD pp
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England, Scotland
4.7 (234)
St Cuthbert's Way
Begin in Melrose, the starting place of St Cuthbert's religious journey, and finish by the sea.
Walking
5–9 days
from$1,525CAD pp
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England
4.7 (77)
Dales Way
Cross two national parks as you make your way from the Yorkshire Dales to Lake Windermere.
Walking
8 days
from$2,720CAD pp
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England
4.7 (57)
Cleveland Way
Walk between historic villages on a trail of contrasts, from high cliff tops to wild moorland
Walking
11 days
from$3,595CAD pp
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England, Wales
4.6 (24)
Offa's Dyke Path
The Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail criss-cross the Anglo-Welsh border and full of myth and legend.
Walking
20 days
from$6,190CAD pp
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England
4.8 (35)
The Herriot Way
A circular walk through James Herriot's Yorkshire, a land of rolling dales and heather-clad moorland
Walking
6 days
from$1,985CAD pp
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Scotland
4.5 (65)
Rob Roy Way
Beautiful scenery and easy-going walking - a relaxing week in historical Scotland.
Walking
8–9 days
from$2,100CAD pp
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Greece
4.4 (63)
Crete Coast to Coast
Discover unspoilt landscapes as you walk from the north to the south coast of Crete
Walking
8 days
from$1,905CAD pp
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Scotland
4.8 (2,169)
West Highland Way
Hike through the wild beauty & ancient glens of the Highlands along this famous long-distance trail.
Walking
5–11 days
from$1,885CAD pp
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What are your main coast to coast hiking routes
England's Coast to Coast Path (St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay) and Scotland's Great Glen Way (Fort William to Inverness) are our two flagship crossings.
How long does a coast to coast hike take
England's Coast to Coast Path typically runs 14 to 18 days for the full crossing, or shorter sections. The Great Glen Way takes 5 to 7 days.
What's the terrain like on a coast to coast route
Varied by design - moorland and fells in the Lake District, farmland in the Yorkshire Dales, and towpath and lochside trail on the Great Glen Way.
Where do I stay on a coast to coast trip
Inns, B&Bs, and guesthouses booked every night along the route, hand-picked for walkers with early breakfast options.
How fit do I need to be for a coast to coast crossing
Good hiking fitness is recommended - these are Moderate-graded, multi-day trips with some long stages, especially crossing the Lake District fells.

Easy
Up to 5 miles per day
Flat, well-kept paths; ideal for beginners
Easy - Moderate
6–9 miles per day
Good paths, some gentle climbs; active beginners
Moderate
10–12 miles per day
Mixed trails, regular climbs; for regular hikers
Moderate - Challenging
15–17 miles per day
Remote mountainous terrain; experienced hikers
Challenging
17+ miles per day
Scrambles, big drop-offs; very experienced hikers
Strenuous
19+ miles per day
High passes, sustained ascents; expert, very fit hikers

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