Coast to Coast – 19 Days
Walk one of England's most legendary long-distance routes across 19 days, crossing the country from the Irish Sea at St Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hood's Bay. Devised by fell-walker Alfred Wainwright in 1973, the Coast to Coast covers 309 kilometres through three of England's finest national parks — the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. The walking is varied and challenging, from high fell ridges and glacier-carved valleys to limestone moors, riverside meadows and dramatic sea cliffs. It is not an easy walk, but with good preparation, it is immensely rewarding from start to finish.
Highlights
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Guest House (13 nights), Country Inn (3 nights), 3-star Hotel (2 nights)
18 breakfasts, and 17 lunches
Auswalk Walking Grade
Moderate to Challenging
Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.
Regular hills and varied terrain. These walks involve more challenging sections. Regular walking beforehand is recommended.
View Fitness Guide17
Days on the trail
13-25 km
Daily distance range
72-1105 m
Daily ascent range
8/10
Trail difficulty
Nights are spent in traditional English bed and breakfasts, guesthouses and characterful country pubs — and they are a genuine highlight of this walk. Hosts are warm, knowledgeable and in many cases have walked the route themselves. All rooms are ensuite and consistently comfortable, with the crisp local ales and country hospitality that the English do better than anyone. Occasional substitutions may be made where properties are unavailable, always with equivalent quality in mind.
A hearty cooked breakfast is included each morning to set you up for the day, along with a packed walkers lunch on all but one day. Dinners are yours to choose each evening, with pubs and local restaurants along the route offering plenty of good options — this is all part of the experience of walking through the heart of England.
The walk starts in St Bees and finishes at Robin Hood's Bay. The easiest option is to fly into Manchester or London and take the train to St Bees via Carlisle. At the end of the walk, Robin Hood's Bay is served by bus to Whitby, with train connections back to major UK cities.
Please kindly note that our destination consultants are unable to assist with the booking of flights or public transport tickets.
The Coast to Coast is best walked between April and September. Late spring and early summer bring wildflowers and nesting seabirds along the cliffs at St Bees, while September offers quieter trails and excellent visibility across the moors. Summer is the most popular period. We are unable to offer this walk in winter due to weather conditions and the closure of accommodations.
This 309km walk is graded moderate to challenging, with some demanding days, particularly through the Lake District in the first week. Daily distances average around 17km, with several days exceeding 20km and significant elevation gain and loss. The terrain varies from rough fell paths and boggy moorland to riverside tracks and country lanes. High and low route options are available on several days to suit the weather and your energy levels. A good level of fitness and some walking experience is recommended, along with solid waterproof gear and sturdy boots.
You must hold adequate travel insurance for your trip, including cover for personal liability and accidental injury and illness. For all trips involving international travel, your policy must also include emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation cover. We strongly recommend your policy also covers trip cancellation and curtailment, and loss of or damage to luggage.
A cancellation fee usually applies if you cancel after your booking is confirmed. Travel insurance with cancellation cover will generally cover this fee, so it's worth arranging your policy at the time of booking.
Full insurance requirements are set out in our booking terms and conditions.
A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.
You walk with just a daypack. We move your main luggage ahead each day, so you arrive at each stop to find it waiting for you rather than weighing you down on the trail. Your bag needs to be a single piece, up to 20kg, left at reception before you set off in the morning. Label it clearly with your name and contact details, and it'll be there when you arrive.
For your safety and well-being, we are unable to accept bookings for solo walkers on this itinerary. The remote nature of some tracks and limited mobile reception mean that walking alone presents a higher risk in case of emergencies.
Pick any available date — this is your trip, your schedule
Prices shown are per person, twin/double share basis.
All of the organisation was seamless. Three of the accommodations were standouts- 1) Charles and Christine at Porch House, North Allerton, (2) Ruth and Dick at Greenhouse B and B, Gladesdale, and (3) Judith at Intake Farm, Littlebeck.. We had dinner at the last 2 and it was excellent and great value.
Nearly everything was perfect - the organisation, the accommodation, the luggage transfers were seamless.
We loved the trip and I have already recommended friends use Auswalks for it. I am also already looking at my next hike using Auswalks.
The C2C with Auswalks is a sensational walk! Seamlessly organised along the perfect route.
Auswalk booking and planning were all seamless. The Coast to Coast track is scenic and the accommodation was all as expected.
Auswalk made our C2C walk so much easier, not having to worry about accommodation and luggage transfers. The walking app was fantastic, easy to use and highlighted places of interest. Thanks
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