Wainwrights Coast to Coast - Complete Route (Self-Guided)

Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk is by far the most popular long distance trail in Britain, and one of the world’s great walks. From the Irish Sea at St.Bees Head, it winds its way across Northern England, 190 miles or so to Robin Hood’s Bay. On the way it passes through three National Parks: The Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

Looking out over Robin Hood’s Bay, you reflect on the sheer variety of stunning scenery you’ve explored on this iconic hike, and bask in the satisfaction of your achievement.

The 194 mile Coast to Coast walk from St Bees on the Cumbrian coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea shore attracts hikers looking for a long distance challenge with the added attraction of three National Parks and some of the country’s most inspiring scenery.

This self-guided holiday provides the chance to tackle the whole route in walking sections of 8.5 - 20 miles a day. You'll walk from inn-to-inn staying in B&Bs, lodges, pubs and small hotels with your baggage being transported leaving you to carry only your day pack with what you need for the day. We recommend that you start your walk between Saturday and Tuesday as many of the Lake District accommodations stipulate a minimum two night stay at the weekend. 

The whole route starts with a spectacular clifftop walk before heading inland towards Ennerdale and the first of the lakes and the first mountain pass beyond. Before leaving the Lake District National Park you’ll have experienced some of the best high level hikes, lake shore walks and spectacular views England has to offer continuing across the moors, onto the Dales and to the picturesque finishing point at the North Sea Coast at Robin Hood’s Bay.

It is an exhilarating adventure on foot, and once completed is an achievement that will remain fondly in the memory for the rest of your life.

You can also break the route down and do the Eastern and Western Section.