The Coast to Coast Walk

Embark on a classic adventure across Northern England with the Cicerone guidebook to the Coast to Coast Walk, the iconic long-distance trail devised by Alfred Wainwright. Traversing 188 miles (302km) from the Irish Sea at St Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hood‘s Bay, this celebrated route links the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors National Parks, showcasing some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in England. From the sweeping fells of Lakeland, across limestone country, through the rolling Dales, and over the wild North York Moors, this journey offers walkers an ever-changing panorama of England‘s finest scenery. Officially launching as a National Trail in 2025, the Coast to Coast can be walked in around two weeks, with flexible itineraries to suit both seasoned trekkers and well-prepared novices. This comprehensive Cicerone Coast to Coast Walk guidebook provides detailed, stage-by-stage instructions for the 13-day route, along with suggestions for shorter or longer itineraries (including 15- and 19-day options), so walkers of all abilities can plan the perfect trip. Features detailed daily stage descriptions, clear 1:100,000 OS route maps, and an OS 1:25,000 route map booklet for accurate, stress-free navigation. Each stage begins with a summary of key facts and includes height profiles, accommodation options, and practical advice for planning your journey. The Coast to Coast Walk passes through a series of charming villages and key locations, including Ennerdale Bridge, Rosthwaite, Patterdale, Shap, Kirkby Stephen, Keld, Reeth, Richmond, Danby Wiske, Osmotherley, Blakey Ridge, and Grosmont, before reaching the dramatic cliffs of Robin Hood‘s Bay. Also outlines low- and high-level options for traversing the Yorkshire Dales section of the Coast to Coast trail, allowing you to tailor your adventure to your experience and fitness level, along with practical tips on transport, accommodation, and local highlights. Each stage of the Coast to Coast Walk features clear navigation guidance, daily distances, elevation profiles, and up-to-date accommodation, transport, and local services information for key towns and villages such as Ennerdale Bridge, Patterdale, Shap, Kirkby Stephen, Keld, Reeth, Richmond, Osmotherley, and Grosmont, helping you shape a journey that matches your ambitions. Downloadable GPX files provide a convenient digital navigation option, making it easy to follow the Coast to Coast Walk with your smartphone or GPS device. The best time to walk the Coast to Coast is from late spring to early autumn, when daylight is long, and facilities along the route are open to welcome walkers. Plan your Coast to Coast adventure with confidence and experience one of Britain‘s most inspiring long-distance walks with this definitive Cicerone guidebook.