Coast to Coast Walk East

9 Days & 8 Nights 4.8 Read 5 reviews
  • Walk from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay
  • Picture perfect villages in the Yorkshire Dales.
  • The wild and rugged North York Moors.
  • Finish in Robin Hood’s Bay feeling exhilarated and rewarded
The Coast to Coast East takes you through the peaceful rolling hills and moorland of the Yorkshire Dales, from the market town of Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay on the north east coast of England. Created by Alfred Wainwright, this is one of the world’s great walks and on this particular itinerary you will complete the eastern section. As you walk you will meet fellow “coast to coasters” and enjoy the incredible camaraderie as you bump into the same walkers along the trail and in the charming B&B’s at day’s end. This dramatic and rewarding trail will stay forever in your memory.
If you don’t have a full two weeks to spare, but would like to experience a world class walk through the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales in just over a week, then you should consider this tour. Perhaps another time you can return and walk the western section of the trail, so accomplishing the full Coast to Coast, but in two sections.

Tour Type:

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Activity:

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&B’s, inns, and guesthouses.

This trip is suitable for:

Solo Travellers

As a guide, we would suggest that the minimum age of traveler this tour would be suitable for is: 12 Years

Ideal if you have an interest in:

  • Long-Distance Trails

Activity Level & Terrain

This holiday is graded moderate. 
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.

Navigation

The route is waymarked sporadically on the Coast to Coast however, navigation is straightforward as you can use the Macs Adventure Smartphone App which has maps, GPS tracks and daily route information. Simply download the GPS tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone with the assurance that navigation on this tour will be made simple and you cannot get lost.

You will find more information on downloading the app in your Macs Adventure Account.

Accommodations

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 trail.

Accommodation Location

We will always try and accommodate you at the locations detailed in the tour itinerary. Occasionally, because of limited availability we may have to accommodate you in alternative accommodations which are not listed in the description. If those listed are unavailable the alternative accommodation will be of the same or better standard than those described.

Single Rooms & Solo Walkers

If you require single rooms we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable. We welcome solo walkers on the Coast to Coast, although you should of course take extra care in the outdoors when walking solo.

Included
  • Hand picked B&B's, guesthouses and small hotel accommodation.
  • Door to door baggage transfer.
  • Access to maps, GPX tracks and daily route information with the Macs Adventure smartphone navigation app
  • All your trip documents provided digitally through your online Macs “My Account”
  • 24/7 Emergency telephone support from our UK office
Excluded
Extras
  • Extra nights

When To Go

The Coast to Coast Walk is available from April to September.

Getting to the Start

Getting to Kirkby Stephen

The closest airports to Kirkby Stephen are Manchester and Newcastle. From Manchester Airport you can take a train to Kirkby Stephen via Carlisle. From Newcastle, it is a bit more complicated and time-consuming as you have to go via bus and train with a few changes. However it can be done and you would need to check the Traveline website for schedules. The Trainline is also a good resource.

It is also possible to travel by train from London via Carlisle, or via Leeds.

Parking in Kirkby Stephen is limited. There are some spaces in the Pennine View Campsite. The campsite is secure and you can leave it there for the duration of your walk.

Getting from the End

The closest airports to Robin Hood's Bay are either Newcastle or Manchester, both of which are just over 4 hours from Robin Hood’s Bay bus and train. Please check the Traveline website for timetables. You can catch a bus to Scarborough and from here a train to Newcastle, Manchester or London in order to make your onward journeys

If you left your car in St Bees you would need to take a bus from Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough and from here take a train via Manchester and Carlisle to St Bees (approx. 6 hrs). Again, please check the Traveline website for schedules.

You can read more detailed information on travelling to and from the Coast to Coast walk on our blog here.

Luggage Transfer

At Macs Adventure, we work in partnership with many luggage transfer providers who set a limit on how many bags/suitcases they will transfer per person, and also the weight of the bag/suitcase.  Your booking includes transfer of 1 bag per person of up to 20kg It is very important that you read the luggage information specific to your tour before departure. If you do not adhere to these limits, there is a great possibility that you will be charged locally both for extra bags or if they are too heavy. This limitation can be a challenge, especially as airlines generally have limits that are higher. However, our luggage providers have reasons for these limits (usually due to the Health and Safety of their employees), which we must respect.

If you are travelling from far afield and do have more than one bag it is possible to arrange for the extra luggage to be stored whilst you are on the tour for a fee of £25 per bag. These additional bags would be picked up from your accommodation at the start point (St Bees or Kirkby Stephen) and dropped off wherever you finish depending on the itinerary you choose to do. Please contact us if you are interested in this option.

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.

Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a daypack.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Kirkby Stephen and overnight Day 2 Kirkby Stephen to Keld 14.5 miles / 23 km Day 3 Keld to Reeth 12.5 miles / 20 km Day 4 Reeth to Richmond 14 miles / 22 km Day 5 Richmond to Ingleby Cross 23 miles / 37 km Day 6 Ingleby Cross to Great Broughton 12 miles / 19 km Day 7 Great Broughton to Glaisdale 18.5 miles / 30 km Day 8 Glaisdale to Robin Hoods Bay 19.5 miles / 31 km Day 9 Onward Travel

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