HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WALK THE COAST TO COAST? Most people walk the Coast to Coast over 14 or 15 days. It’s possible to do it faster, but you will be walking long distances each day so you’ll need to be a fit and experienced hiker.

Where does the Coast to Coast Walk start and end?

The Coast to Coast is a walking trail running for 313km (195 miles) across Northern England. It was devised by Alfred Wainwright and set out in his book A Coast to Coast Walk in 1973. Most often walked West to East, the route starts at St Bees on the Irish Sea and ends at Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea.

How hard is the Coast to Coast?

JUST HOW HARD IS IT? The Coast to Coast tots up a lot of miles, but it’s entirely achievable for regular walkers. The terrain is never scary (unless you choose Striding Edge) and by the end you’ll happily skip 23 miles a day.

How do you prepare for Coast to Coast walking?

Our top tips for preparing for your Coast to Coast walk are as follows:

1. Take regular long distance training walks (12+ miles)
2. Increase daily activity and exercise.
3. Increase your exercise types (cycling, swimming, jogging) slowly and steadily.

Can you wild camp on the Coast to Coast walk?

Camping on the Coast to Coast is a budget-friendly option that allows for maximum flexibility and freedom on your walk. Wild camping is not permitted anywhere in Northern England, although it is possible to pitch your tent in a low-profile way in a few places along the route, particularly in the Lakes District.

Which is the best coast to coast guide book?

Harvey Maps – Great quality every time. The other book which I can suggest is the book which started the walk – ‘A Coast to Coast Walk by Alfred Wainwright ‘ this is Alfred Wainwright’s book which he wrote after planning the walk back in 1968.

Can you wild camp on the Coast to Coast Walk?

How long is the C2C route?

137 miles
The iconic route travels 137 miles between the Irish Sea and the North Sea, from Cumbria to Tyneside, passing through the northern Lake District before climbing the Pennines and descending to the railway paths of County Durham.

How many wainwrights can you do in a day?

Eleven Wainwrights in a Day.

What map should I bring for the coast to Coast Walk?

Given the long distance of the Coast to Coast walk we highly recommend bringing a compact map booklet that contains the entire route. We highly recommend the version created by Cicerone which contains Ordnance Survey (the UK’s national mapping service) maps for the entire Coast to Coast route at 1:25,000 scale.

How accurate is the coast to coast map?

The Coast to Coast Map, created with Google MyMaps, shows the route of England’s most famous long distance walk from its start at St Bees, on the shores of the Lake District, to its termination 192 miles further, at Robin Hood’s Bay on the shores of North Yorkshire. The map is carefully crafted for accuracy at the highest zoom level.

Where does the coast to Coast Walk take place?

In between start and end points, the Coast to Coast visits three National Parks (Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, & the North York Moors) and takes in some of England’s best scenery and friendliest towns. The nearest major city to the traditional start of the walk in St. Bees is Carlisle to the north and Manchester to the south.

Where to stay on the coast to Coast Walk?

The Coast to Coast walk crosses England, connecting St. Bees and Robin Hood’s Bay. The route visits countless small villages as well as a few larger towns such as Richmond and Kirkby Stephen. You’ll have no problem finding accommodation at any of the stops along the route as plentiful B&Bs, hotels, and campgrounds exist to serve all budgets.