Coast to Coast Walk

‘Surely there cannot be a finer itinerary for a long-distance walk! … The countryside traversed is beautiful almost everywhere, yet extremely varied in character, with mountains and hills, valleys and rivers, heather moors and sea-cliffs combining in a pageant of colourful scenery.’  A. Wainwright A Coast to Coast Walk pp. v and vi.

Devised by the late Alfred Wainwright in 1973, this demanding route runs for 190 to 192 miles (300 to 307km) depending on the route you take.  The route runs between St Bees and Robin Hood's Bay. It links Irish and North Seas via high tops in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks. In Eden, the route runs from Patterdale to the western shore of Haweswater and then through Shap, Orton and Kirkby Stephen. 

For more information visit The Wainwright Society website.  

Coast to Coast Passport

The Coast to Coast Passport allows walkers to collect unique stamps at 29 locations across the route, with a network of 80 ‘stamping agents’ in place, including shops, pubs, cafes, visitor attractions and several churches.  Walkers who reach the end of the path at Robin Hood’s Bay qualify for an official Coast to Coast completion certificate.  Visit the Coast to Coast Passport website for more information.