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England's Coast to Coast Walk

England's Coast to Coast runs 190 miles from St Bees on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea. Fell walker Alfred Wainwright devised it in 1973, and on March 26, 2026 it became England's newest National Trail. It crosses three national parks, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, and tops out on Kidsty Pike at 2,560 ft.

We've arranged thousands of Coast to Coast trips. Walk the whole trail in 14 to 18 days, with our 18-day itinerary the most popular and most moderate. Or split it into two 9-day halves: the tougher Lake District West Section, or the East Section through the Dales and Moors. Nights are in locally owned B&Bs, inns and guesthouses.

Luggage transfers, GPS navigation in our award-winning Macs app and 24/7 support are included. Pick your start date and hike solo or with friends.

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    Coast to Coast Walk

    • Walking
    • 9–18 days
    • Moderate to Challenging
    from$2,795CAD pp
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If you walk only one route in England, our England expert says make it this one.

  • Walk sea to sea, from the Irish Sea at St Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hood's Bay
  • Cross the Lake District fells, Yorkshire Dales and heather-clad North York Moors
  • Rest up in Grasmere, Patterdale and the market town of Richmond along the way
  • Collect 29 stamps from pubs, cafes and churches in the Coast to Coast Passport
  • Meet fellow hikers daily, sometimes on the trail but mostly in the pub
A woman with a backpack and hiking poles stands confidently on a rocky pile, ready for her next adventure.

Coast to Coast like a local

  • How long is the Coast to Coast

    190 miles (306 km) from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Our full-trail tours have 12 to 16 walking days, so 14 to 18 days in all. The West Section covers 85 miles to Kirkby Stephen, and the East Section 103 miles on to the coast.

  • Which half should I hike first

    The West Section has the big views but it's tougher, with more ascent and rougher ground. The East Section is scenic and slightly easier. Some hikers do the east first to build fitness, while others start in the west for the traditional sea-to-sea order.

  • What is the toughest section

    The Lake District. Patterdale to Shap climbs steeply to Kidsty Pike, the highest point on the route at 2,560 ft (780 m), with about 3,000 ft of ascent in 15.5 miles. Don't underestimate it. The views from the top make up for it.

  • What changed when it became a National Trail

    The route was upgraded before its March 2026 launch. In 2025, flagstones were flown in by helicopter and laid across Nine Standards Rigg, replacing three separate routes over the moor to Keld with a single official path.

  • When is the best time to hike the Coast to Coast

    May to September, when the weather's milder and the trail is at its best. Our tours run from April to October. Book early for peak season, as one-night stays in villages like Rosthwaite and Grasmere are limited at weekends.

  • What will I eat along the way

    Jam-and-cream scones and a pint in Lake District villages, hearty pub dinners, and a locally sourced cooked breakfast at B&Bs like Crookabeck Farm. Finish with fish and chips by the sea at Robin Hood's Bay.

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