Alternative Coast to Coast - East Section
Cross the North York Moors to Saltburn-by-the-Sea on the east half of our Alternative Coast to Coast. Accommodation, luggage transfer and holiday pack included.
Alternative Coast to Coast - East Section
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An alternative to Wainwright's famous walk, travelling through the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
From £635 per person
This alternative to Wainwright's classic route offers a gentler walk across the north of England from coast to coast. On this self-guided walking holiday, you'll cross the country from Arnside on the shores of Morecambe Bay to Saltburn-by-the-Sea by the North Sea. The Alternative Coast to Coast passes through remarkable scenery, including limestone hills and ancient woodland in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the valleys and villages of the Yorkshire Dales and the heathery hills and green dales of the North York Moors.
The famous Ribblehead Viaduct can be seen along this trail, along with many other architectural and historical wonders to enjoy, including Bolton Castle and England’s oldest theatre.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £635 per person
The Eastern section of the Alternative Coast to Coast starts in the old town of Richmond and continues through the dramatic landscape of the North York Moors to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The trail visits the wonderful Yorkshire towns of Danby Wiske, Ingleby Cross and Clay Bank Top, each with their own unique charm.
The walk features fantastic viewpoints including Urra Moor and Roseberry Topping, showcasing breath taking views. There is also plenty of local history to discover, including Captain Cook’s famous memorial and the heritage and folklore surrounding the Victorian town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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ACCWE1 | From Richmond to Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 4 days walking | £635 | |
ACCWE2 | From Richmond to Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 5 days walking | £760 |
Travel to Richmond where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Richmond to Ingleby Cross. 22.5 miles (36km)
Ingleby Cross to Clay Bank Top(T). 12.5 miles (20km)
Clay Bank Top(T) to Captain Cook's Monument(T). 12 miles (19km)
Captain Cook's Monument(T) to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. 12 miles (19.5km)
Depart from Saltburn-by-the-Sea after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Experiencing the remote landscape of the North York Moors and enjoying the sensation of walking through wild, open space.
Admiring the spectacular views over the Vale of Mowbray from the highest point on the trail at Urra Moor.
Arriving in Saltburn-by-the-Sea on the coast and visiting both the Smuggler’s Museum and the beautiful woodland centre of Valley Gardens.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:
The most convenient major cities and international airports are Leeds Bradford, Durham-Tees Valley and Manchester.
The nearest rail stations to the start of the trail (Richmond) are either Darlington (about 12 miles away) or Northallerton (about 20 miles away). There is a rail station at the end of the trail (Saltburn).
There is a bus service to Richmond from Darlington, but no direct service from Northallerton, so a taxi would be the best option. Various bus services run from Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Trains run from London Kings Cross station to Darlington and Northallerton. A bus or taxi will then be required to Richmond.
The easiest way to return to the start of the trail is to take a train from Saltburn to Darlington. From there a bus or taxi will be required to Richmond. A taxi for the whole journey would be quicker.
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