Coast to Coast: Yorkshire Dales – 12 Days
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Coast to Coast: Yorkshire Dales – 12 Days

12 Days
Moderate to Challenging

Coast to Coast: Yorkshire Dales – 12 Days

from $3,155 / person

Overview

The Coast to Coast Yorkshire Dales walk takes in some of the finest walking in the UK, offering a fantastic variety of scenery and experience without the full demands of the classic Coast to Coast route.

Starting in the old market town of Kirkby Stephen and finishing in the small fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea, this 10-day, 175-kilometre walk passes through some of the most celebrated landscapes in England. Much of the route moves through the National Park areas of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, where walkers can lose themselves in the magical mists that roll across these timeless hills.

Highlights

  • Hike to the summit of the Nine Standards Rigg with its mysterious stone mounds
  • Industrial archaeology & old mining ruins in the hills around Reeth
  • Rolling green hills, drystone walls and old churches with stunning stained-glass windows
  • Picturesque quaint country villages and farms
  • Stone Age standing stones, medieval stone crosses & old estate boundary markers on the North York Moors
  • Hedgerows alive with birds in the Vale of Mowbray and fluffy sheep in the Yorkshire Dales
  • Stay in iconic country pubs & charming B&Bs for 11 nights, enjoying real country hospitality

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Kirkby Stephen

Arrive at Kirkby Stephen at your own leisure. Explore the town and the Stainmore Railway Company or the other various other walks in the area like out to Pendragon and Brough castles. These Castles were built to keep out the marauding Scots and were part of a system of Pele towers strewn across northern England. Allegedly Pendragon was first built by King Arthur’s father, however, this is probably just a romantic story but a good one nonetheless.

Accommodation

Guest House in Kirkby Stephen

What's Included

Accommodation

Guest House (9 nights), Country Inn (1 night), 3-star Hotel (1 night)

Meals

11 breakfasts, and 10 lunches

Transfers

  • Luggage Transfers
  • Private Vehicle Transfers

Guidance & Support

  • Itinerary & Walk Notes
  • Walking App for Navigation
  • 24/7 on-trip support

How We Rate This Walk

4

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 Guide

10

Days on the trail

13-23 km

Daily distance range

110-775 m

Daily ascent range

6/10

Trail difficulty

Where You'll Stay

Few things define the Coast to Coast experience quite like the B&Bs and country pubs along the way, and eleven nights across this walk put you right in the middle of that tradition. Most properties sit at three or four stars, and the hosts bring a warmth and personal knowledge of the route that is hard to find elsewhere. Many have walked the Coast to Coast themselves, some more than once, and all properties are well cared for and comfortable. Real local ales and genuine country hospitality are part of the package at every stop. On occasion, an alternative property of equal quality may be used in place of those listed due to availability.

What You'll Eat

Food on the Coast to Coast is as much a part of the experience as the walking. Eleven home-cooked breakfasts are included throughout, each one a proper start to a day on the Coast to Coast. Ten walker's lunches are provided daily to keep energy levels up on the trail. Dinner is left open each evening, and with country pubs, real ales and hearty local cooking at every stop along the route, exploring that side of things is one of the quiet pleasures of walking through this part of England.

Note: Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. If you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended, as specialist ingredients can be harder to source along the way.

More About This Trip

The walk starts in Kirkby Stephen and finishes in Robin Hood's Bay, crossing the north of England from west to east. The closest airports are Manchester (MAN) and Newcastle (NCL), both around 3 to 4 hours by train. From London, trains from King's Cross reach Kirkby Stephen via Leeds in around 4 hours 30 minutes. Those driving will find free unrestricted parking at the north end of town; please contact us in advance if you plan to leave a car there.

The walk ends in Robin Hood's Bay. A bus to Whitby takes around 20 minutes, from where trains connect to Newcastle, Manchester, and London. Always purchase your train ticket before boarding in the UK.

This walk is available from 1 April to 8 October, with no fixed start days. May is historically one of the drier months and a fine time to set out, with wildflowers in bloom and quieter trails. Summer brings temperatures between 15°C and 20°C and long daylight hours, though July and August can be wetter than spring. September offers relatively low rainfall, milder temperatures and fewer walkers on the route. October brings crisp autumn days and golden moorland, though conditions become more changeable as the season closes. A waterproof is essential whatever the month.

Track conditions vary but all sections are passable without scrambling, and boggy sections are possible depending on the season.

Good waterproof walking boots are essential, and the right wet weather gear is strongly advised. Rest days can be incorporated if needed. A regular training routine of three to four times per week, with back-to-back walking days included, is recommended in preparation.

Daily walk notes, maps, and GPX tracks are provided.

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.

For your safety and well-being, we are unable to accept bookings for solo walkers on this self-guided trip. The remote nature of some tracks and limited mobile reception mean that walking alone presents a higher risk in case of emergencies.

For starters, we've actually walked the track and take the time to curate what we actually offer. The Coast to Coast follows clear walking tracks throughout but there are lots of tracks going in all directions. In areas like the Lakes District National Park, walking tracks are not signposted at all, it is apparently against their “ethos”. Not to worry, our very comprehensive day-by-day walking notes that we've created, together with our marked copy of a detailed walking map, will ensure that you can walk the Coast to Coast with full confidence, and no fear of becoming lost, even when it is foggy and misty.

AVAILABILITY OF THE COAST TO COAST WALK EAST

The walk is available from March to October. Outside that time please check with us.

August is one of the best months in which to walk the Coast to Coast. The weather is often relatively stable, the heather is in flower, and it is often less busy at this time than one might expect! However, we also recommend spring and autumn as the best time to walk the Coast to Coast track as the weather is pretty good for walking.

Dates & Pricing

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Prices shown are per person, twin/double share basis.

Coast to Coast reviews

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Tom G
2 months ago

The C2C with Auswalks is a sensational walk! Seamlessly organised along the perfect route.

Geoff B
2 months ago

Auswalk booking and planning were all seamless. The Coast to Coast track is scenic and the accommodation was all as expected.

Deborah G
last year

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

Deborah G
last year

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

Julie M
last year

Having a range of accommodation types was lovely. Crookabeck farm B&B at Patterdale was our top pick. Having lunch organized for us every day was a great bonus and much appreciated. Great walk - fabulous, thorough organization. Thank you

Wendy W
last year

We have been very happy with our overall experience in using Auswalk. The staff have been excellent throughout with their communication . The information provided prior to our walk was very thorough and useful. We found the app particularly useful during our walk. In all, the accommodation was excellent, and the transport of our luggage each day was seamless. We have been very happy with our experience overall and would highly recommend Auswalk to anyone planning a hiking holiday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mobile coverage is generally good in towns and villages along the route, though more remote stretches across the moors and fells can be patchy. Auswalk provides a walking app with GPX files that can be downloaded and viewed offline, making navigation straightforward even without reception. Comprehensive walk notes and maps are also provided for each day.

Your main luggage is transferred between accommodations each day, so you only need to carry a daypack on the trail. Please note that luggage must be a single piece; multiple bags cannot be accommodated. Your bag must be left at your accommodation's reception before you set off each morning. The maximum weight is 20kg. Please label your luggage clearly with your name and contact details.

The Coast to Coast crosses some of England's most exposed and changeable terrain, including the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Weather can shift rapidly at any time of year, so always be prepared for rain, wind and cold temperatures regardless of the season. Layering is essential, and a quality waterproof jacket and over trousers should always be in your daypack.

Key items include waterproof walking boots with good ankle support and grip, a quality waterproof jacket and over trousers, warm layers, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a 25 to 30 litre daypack for daily essentials. A basic first aid kit including blister treatment is strongly recommended. Walking poles are useful on the steeper and rougher sections. A full packing list will be included in your information pack sent approximately six weeks before departure.

Yes. While credit and debit cards are widely accepted in most pubs, hotels and towns along the route, smaller establishments and village shops may prefer cash. ATMs are available in larger towns but can be less frequent in more rural areas. The currency throughout the UK is the Great British Pound.

Yes. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so we can inform your accommodation hosts. The Coast to Coast passes through many excellent village pubs and restaurants, and most are well accustomed to catering for common dietary needs. On check-in, always reconfirm your requirements directly with your host.

Local taxis are available in most towns and villages along the route and are a practical option if you need to skip a section or shorten a day.

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The Coast to Coast Experience

Wonder
Cross the Pennines to Nine Standards Rigg’s 800-year-old drystone cairns
Explore Richmond Castle, Marrick Priory and old churches with stained-glass windows
Pause at Dove Cottage in Grasmere, Wordsworth’s beloved Lake District home and stay in character-filled English B&Bs & guesthouses
Wellness
From Sea to Sea, Find Yourself Along the Way - 192 Miles of Raw, Restorative England
Walk pack-free via varied high and low routes let you match each day’s conditions
The rhythm of the repeated footfall is meditative & regulates the nervous system
Nature
Follow Ennerdale Water past glacier-carved valleys to Black Sail Hut through the Grasmere Valley, fells, moors and Esk Valley
Wander Yorkshire Dales past drystone walls, meadowlands, woodlands and the Swale
Finish beneath North Sea cliffs via Falling Foss Falls and heather moorland