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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“We had a great holiday.”Ms McLaughlin, Canada
“Everything worked out well. When emailing to ask a question, response was quick.”Ms Cheetham, Canada
“Dear Contours team, thank you for all your hard work arranging this for us. We had a great time and great weather. All the accommodation was really good.”Mr Deal, UK
“We had an excellent walk! All the logistics worked out very well.”Mr Abrams, Canada
“Some great places to stay and the weather was good to us.”Mrs Graham, UK
“Superb weather and views, no rain at all, cloud on two days. Would definitely recommend you to others.”Mr Lonergan, UK
“Had a fantastic time and everything ran very smoothly. All the accommodation was of a high standard, some exceptional, and the taxi companies and baggage handlers all went out of their way to be helpful. We travelled with my dog, who was welcomed everywhere he went. The walk itself was enjoyable and we only had one day of rain. Loved the fact you were progressing each day and the change in scenery was a delight. The dog friendly aspect worked a treat. I will be recommending 'Dog Friendly' magazine do an article on this. Keep increasing the dog friendly options. Was considering the West Highland Way but no dog friendly option.”Mrs Pidd, UK
“Absolutely spectacular! Possibly the hike of my lifetime... I climbed mountains, did precarious rocky scrambles, crossed fast flowing streams and peat bogs, stayed in a haunted B&B, braved vicious dogs and a talking rat, saw a man risk his life in pursuit of his hat, watched hares dancing, was entertained by a parrot, took photos of most spectacular waterfalls and walked across the wildest places imaginable... Truly unforgettable...”Ms Ginter, UK
“Fantastic experience will be relived and remembered for a long time! Everything went like clockwork no hitches or disappointments - Great organisation by Contours. Would recommend the holiday to others without hesitation.”Mr Johnson, UK
Dog friendly