Coast to Coast Walk
Hike Wainwright's full Coast to Coast Walk across England on a self-guided walking holiday with accommodation and luggage transfer.
Coast to Coast Walk
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An iconic walk across England via the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
From £360 per person
Created by Alfred Wainwright, the Coast to Coast Walk crosses the breadth of the North of England from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. Some of the most varied and beautiful scenery in the country lies ahead, spread over three National Parks.
Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk clambers the rugged mountains of the Lake District to earn views over glittering tarns. It winds through the pretty valleys of the Yorkshire Dales and sets out across the expansive heather moorland of the North York Moors. Dramatic coastal scenery waits at the end, with a twisting descent to Robin Hood’s Bay.
Choose this country-crossing walking holiday and explore the best landscapes of Northern England.
At long last, this well-known walking holiday is on its way to recognition as a National Trail. The work is still in progress, but anyone walking the Coast to Coast will notice brand-new waymarkers going in, complete with the National Trail acorn. It’s an exciting time for one of Contours Holidays’ best-loved routes!
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £1480 per person
Take a self-guided walking holiday covering all 190 miles of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, wandering from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The Coast to Coast Walk crosses the breadth of the North of England, passing through the mountainous Lake District, the rolling Yorkshire Dales and the heather-clad North York Moors along the way.
Though this trail is challenging in places, the sense of achievement you feel upon completing it will stay with you forever.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCW1 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 12 days walking | £1480 | |
| CCW2 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 13 days walking | £1585 | |
| CCW3 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 14 days walking | £1685 | |
| CCW4 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 15 days walking | £1800 | |
| CCW5 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 16 days walking | £1890 | |
| CCW6 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 17 days walking | £1995 | |
| CCW7 | From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | 18 days walking | £2100 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBC | From Keld to Richmond | 2 days walking | £360 |
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“The service provided and written advice/instructions has been excellent.”Mr Gant, UK
“The transport of my bags was seamless- it was so reassuring to see them at the end of each day!”Dr Moore, UK
“This holiday was primarily about the walking and the scenery so was significantly weather dependent. Apart from a few showers the weather was excellent and previous weeks\' dry weather also ensured it was generally dry underfoot. The luggage transfers, apart from being a little late arriving a couple of times, seemed to work well. The accommodation was interestingly varied and generally good to excellent with only a few negatives.”Mr Shenton, UK
“On 21 September I and my walking partners completed the Coast to Coast walk. It was everything I had hoped it would be. Each day offered a different joy and challenge. Our evenings in the Inns or B&Bs were comfortable and welcoming. The baggage and end of day transfers were positive. The folks we met along the way were a bonus. Cheers and thank you for providing the support for a fabulous holiday.”Mrs Montesanti, USA
“We enjoy walking and the Coast to Coast walk is a genuinely sociable experience because you meet so many other walkers. The accommodation was all good and some was excellent. All very efficiently organised by you in record time.”Mrs Meiklejohn, Scotland
“This is the best long distance walk we have ever done! We will strongly recommend this holiday to our walk-loving friends. We are actually starting to think about doing a West Highlands Way + Ben Nevis + Great Glen Way walking holiday and we will consider Contours Walking Holidays.”Mr Tampieri, Canada
“Superb weather and views, no rain at all, cloud on two days. Would definitely recommend you to others.”Mr Lonergan, UK
“A fabulous and varied walk, with different beautiful scenery every day. Met lots of nice people doing the same, and great fun to share experiences. Almost without exception, the organisation by Contours was flawless, though rather a lot of taxi transfers and Contours are missing a trick by not providing a mobile phone app for the route. I can see why this is often regarded as Britain's best long-distance walk. Organisation was very good.”Mr Gates, UK
“Brilliant weather. Excellent accomodation. I think the Coast to Coast in reverse is probably better than doing it the "right" way.”Ms Bonetti, UK
Dog friendly