Enjoy the satisfaction of completing one of Britain’s best long-distance hikes, Wainwright’s Coast to Coast, from the Irish Sea to the North Sea coast with a small group of international travellers. This unforgettable walking holiday begins at the small seaside village of St Bees in Cumbria. From here, you will ascend into the rugged fells of the Lake District National Park, passing some of its famous lakes and passes. The route continues into the Yorkshire Dales, crossing the mystical Nine Standards Rigg, before following the beautiful River Swale to the historic market town of Richmond. Your journey continues over the rolling moorlands of the North York Moors National Park, resplendent in expansive views, before descending to the North Sea where the trail ends in Robin Hood’s Bay. Enjoying a celebratory pint, bottle of champagne or ice cream whilst standing in the sea is in order!
We will stay at cozy small hotels, guesthouses and pubs on this guided walking tour and these, as well as the rich variety of the people that you meet enroute, reflect something of the great diversity of England. The Coast to Coast represents English hill walking and a long distance trail experience at its best. Take in approximately 315km/195miles traversing three national parks with diverse landscapes, varying terrain and old towns. It is amazing to think that this most famous of routes was classified as a National Trail only in 2022, almost 50 years after its inception.
Along the way you will be amazed at the variety of the dry stone walls, the charming little villages and just how much that you get to eat for a full English cooked breakfast!
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