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Coast to Coast: Best Available B&B’s and Guesthouses - 18 Days
Overview
Walk one of England's most legendary long-distance routes across 18 days, crossing the country from the Irish Sea at St Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hood's Bay. Devised by fell-walker Alfred Wainwright in 1973, the Coast to Coast covers 309 kilometres through three of England's finest national parks — the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. The walking is varied and challenging, from high fell ridges and glacier-carved valleys to limestone moors, riverside meadows and dramatic sea cliffs. It is not an easy walk, but with good preparation, it is immensely rewarding from start to finish.
Highlights
- Picturesque country villages, farms and old churches with stunning stained-glass windows
- Stay in charming B&Bs or iconic country pubs, enjoy real local ales and real country hospitality
- Walk through the Grasmere Valley which the poet Wordsworth famously called, ‘the loveliest spot that man hath found’
- Rolling green hills, drystone walls, and fluffy sheep in the Yorkshire Dales
- Walk to the summit of the Nine Standards Rigg with its enigmatic, drystone cairns
- Neolithic standing stones, medieval stone crosses & old estate boundary markers on the North York Moors
- Option to ride with your luggage rather than walk if the weather is not cooperating
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at St Bees at your own leisure and check into your accommodation. Enjoy a stroll on the beach or explore the lighthouse and the Priory founded in 1020AD. Or simply take the opportunity to wander around the very pleasant township and relax in one of the many pubs in preparation for the first day's walk.
Guest House in St Bees
What's Included
Accommodation
8 Guest House, 4 Hotel, 4 Lodge, 1 Villa
Meals
17 breakfasts, 16 lunches, and 0 dinners
Transfers
- Luggage Transfers
Guidance & Support
- Printed itinerary & walk notes
- Stroll walking app
- 24/7 on-trip support
How We Rate This Walk
Stroll Walking Level
Challenging
Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.
Steeper climbs and longer distances. You'll need good fitness and some hiking experience to fully enjoy these walks.
View Fitness Guide16
Days on the trail
12-31 km
Average per walking day
68-861 m
Gain per day
8/10
Trail difficulty
Where You'll Stay
Nights are spent in traditional English bed and breakfasts, guesthouses and characterful country pubs — and they are a genuine highlight of this walk. Hosts are warm, knowledgeable and in many cases have walked the route themselves. All rooms are ensuite and consistently comfortable, with the crisp local ales and country hospitality that the English do better than anyone. Occasional substitutions may be made where properties are unavailable, always with equivalent quality in mind.
What You'll Eat
A hearty cooked breakfast is included each morning to set you up for the day, along with a packed walkers lunch on all but one day. Dinners are yours to choose each evening, with pubs and local restaurants along the route offering plenty of good options — this is all part of the experience of walking through the heart of England.
More About This Trip
Departure Dates
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April 2026
May 2026
Season & Pricing Guide
Prices shown are per person, twin/double share basis.
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