Coast to Coast Walk - West Section
Hike the western half of Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and customised holiday pack included
Coast to Coast Walk - West Section
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An iconic walk across England via the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
From £378 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 £735 per person
The west section of the Coast to Coast Walk traverses the Lake District National Park from the cliffs of St Bees Head to the old market town of Kirkby Stephen. The Lake District features rugged fells and quiet valleys filled with wildlife, offering variety and intrigue at every turn.
Each town and village along the route boasts its own unique charm and history. Some locations of note include the impressive priory church of St Mary and St Bega in St Bees, and the ‘bound devil’ found in St Stephen’s Church in Kirkby Stephen.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| CCWW0 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 5 days walking | £735 | |
| CCWW1 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 6 days walking | £851 | |
| CCWW2 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 7 days walking | £966 | |
| CCWW3 | From St Bees to Kirkby Stephen | 8 days walking | £1082 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCWSBC | From Keld to Richmond | 2 days walking | £378 |
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“We had a great trip despite very poor weather. The arrangements made by Contours Holidays were thorough and accurate. Some of the B&Bs were simple. But the variety of accommodation and the interactions with the home owners were a great part of the trip and we wouldn't change it.”Mr Proudman, UK
“Great walk, good weather. Very good B&Bs!!”Mr van Bilsem, Netherlands
“We had a great time in Britain again and really enjoyed all of our accommodations.”Mr Verschaeren, Netherlands
“Good walk; well organised.”Mr Young, UK
“Of the Contours holidays we take, we thought the accommodation standard was the best we have had, loved having so many baths!”Mrs Taylor, UK
“The weather couldn't have been better. Met some great people from all over the globe and had a lot of laughs.”Mrs Hanson, UK
“It was a fabulous experience, meeting so many interesting people in magnificent scenery. All made possible by your seamless organisation. After speaking to other walkers who had booked their own accommodation, your pricing seemed very fair and took the stress away from the whole experience.”Mr Winstanley, UK
“We really enjoyed walking the western part of the coast to coast and are now planning to complete the eastern side with Contours Walking Holidays. Everything was very well organised.”Mr Townsend, UK
“We enjoyed the walking throughout.”Ms Mercer, UK
Dog friendly