Coast to Coast Walk
Description
- Name Coast to Coast Walk (C2C)
- Length of trail 306 km, 190 miles
- Length in days 15 days
- Traildino grading MW, Moderate walk, backpacking trail
- Hut tour grading T1, Walk
190 miles, 304 km, 15 days
The immensely popular Coast to Coast Walk is not officially a trail, but the creation of one man, the legendary Alfred Wainwright. The first edition of his guide book dates from 1973.
Why is this path so popular among hikers? Hiking the 190 miles, 304 km, you are treated to some of the most beautiful English landscapes: the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales (part of the Pennines) and the North York Moors. It is by no means an easy walk, especially when you choose the alternative paths higher up, which is stimulating too. In addition, while walking you connect one sea to the next. In the end what really counts are symbolism and myth, though Wainwright must have foreseen it all: "Surely there can not be a finer itinerary for a long distance walk", he wrote.
As mentioned, you are free to choose your own path, which is what Wainwright suggested in the first place. Over time some sections of the trail have been moved.
The crowds of hikers have resulted in many local people offering B & B, and travel companies ready to transport your luggage and arrange accommodation. If all this is too modern for you, just carry along your tent and a copy of Wordsworth's poems.
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Books
United Kingdom
2020
- Coast to Coast Path (Trailblazer British Walking Guide): 109 Large-Scale Walking Maps & Guides to 33 Towns & Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat - St Bees to Robin Hood`s Bay
- All-in-one, practical guide to walking the Coast to Coast Path across northern England inspired by Alfred Wainwright, the most popular of the 18 long-distance UK paths. Fully revised 9th edition of this classic 191-mile walk from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Crossing three national parks - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
2020
- Coast to Coast Path
- 109 Large-Scale Walking Maps & Guides to 33 Towns & Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat - St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay Read more
United Kingdom
2022
- Trekking the Coast to Coast Path
- Two-way trekking guide Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2022
- Wandelgids Trekking the Coast to Coast Path | Knife Edge Outdoor
- Two-way trekking guide Read more
United Kingdom
2018
- The Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk
- From the Mediterranean to the Atlantic through the Baetic Mountains Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids The Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk - Andalusie | Cicerone
- Guidebook to the Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk, a 440km, 21-day route from Maro on the Mediterranean coast to Bolonia, on the Atlantic. The route, which passes through 7 Natural Parks, links some of Andalucía's most beautiful villages and passes historical sites of both Roman and Moorish origins, including Ronda and Tarifa. Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Coast to Coast the Wainwright Route | Rucksack Readers
- St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Long Distance Walker's Notebook
- Whether you are walking an old favourite such as the Coast to Coast path or venturing off on one of Europe's E-Routes, Wainwright's Long Distance Walker's Notebook is an ideal companion. As well as information on National Trails, Europe's E-Routes and other long-distance walks there is flexible journaling space, plus sections to record details... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Long Distance Walker's Notebook
- Whether you are walking an old favourite such as the Coast to Coast path or venturing off on one of Europe's E-Routes, Wainwright's Long Distance Walker's Notebook is an ideal companion. As well as information on National Trails, Europe's E-Routes and other long-distance walks there is flexible journaling space, plus sections to record details... Read more
United Kingdom
- Coast to Coast Walk Part 2 East - Swaledale to Robin Hood`s Bay
- The eastern part of the Coast to Coast Walk between Keld in Swaledale and Robin Hood’s Bay presented in eight stages at 1:50,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Footprint Walks in their series covering long-distance hiking routes. Contours are at 100 feet intervals, with spot heights also shown in feet. Both titles covering... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
United Kingdom
2017
- The Coast to Coast Walk: St Bees to Robin Hood`s Bay
- Third edition of Cicerone s guide to the Coast to Coast walk popularised by Wainwright. The walk across northern England from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood s Bay on Yorkshire s east coast is now one of the most popular long-distance walks in Britain. At 188 miles (302km) long, the trail can be easily walked within a two-week holiday... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2017
- The Coast to Coast Walk
- Guidebook and Ordnance Survey map booklet to the Coast to Coast Walk. The route stretches some 188 miles (302km) from St Bees on Cumbria's west coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. It is suitable for most fit walkers and can be comfortably walked in around a fortnight. The full Coast to Coast route is described from west to east in 13... Read more
Belgium
2017
- The Coast to Coast Walk
- Guidebook and Ordnance Survey map booklet to the Coast to Coast Walk. The route stretches some 188 miles (302km) from St Bees on Cumbria's west coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. It is suitable for most fit walkers and can be comfortably walked in around a fortnight. The full Coast to Coast route is described from west to east in 13... Read more
Netherlands
2020
- Wandelgids Coast to Coast Walk, From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay | Cicerone
- Guidebook to the Coast to Coast long distance walking route from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. At 190 miles (300km), this popular long-distance route can be walked in two weeks. With clear route description, maps, trek planner and accommodation guide. A separate 1:25k map booklet is included with the guidebook. Read more
Netherlands
- The Coast To Coast Walk
- The Coast to Coast Walk is unique among Britain's long-distance footpaths in that it was the invention of one man, the legendary Alfred Wainwright, and enjoys no official status like, for example, the National trails in England and Wales. Nevertheless, it has become one of Britain's most popular long-distance walks, which is hardly surprising... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- The Coast To Coast Walk
- The Coast to Coast Walk is unique among Britain's long-distance footpaths in that it was the invention of one man, the legendary Alfred Wainwright, and enjoys no official status like, for example, the National trails in England and Wales. Nevertheless, it has become one of Britain's most popular long-distance walks, which is hardly surprising... Read more
Netherlands
- Wainwrights Way
- Wainwright's Way is a journey on foot through Wainwright's life from Lancashire to the Lakes. This walking guide charts a 126-mile long-distance route linking the place where Wainwright was born - a Victorian terraced house in Audley Range, Blackburn - with his final resting place on Haystacks, his heavenly corner of Lakeland. Along the way,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Wainwrights Way
- Wainwright's Way is a journey on foot through Wainwright's life from Lancashire to the Lakes. This walking guide charts a 126-mile long-distance route linking the place where Wainwright was born - a Victorian terraced house in Audley Range, Blackburn - with his final resting place on Haystacks, his heavenly corner of Lakeland. Along the way,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
United Kingdom
2017
- The Coast to Coast Cicerone Map Booklet
- All the mapping you need to complete the 185-mile (296km) unwaymarked Coast to Coast Walk from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood`s Bay, North Yorkshire. Devised by Alfred Wainwright and now a firm favourite among long-distance walkers, it typically takes a fortnight to complete, and is suitable for most fit walkers.This booklet of Ordnance... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2017
- The Coast to Coast Map Booklet
- All the mapping you need to complete the 185-mile (296km) unwaymarked Coast to Coast Walk from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. Devised by Alfred Wainwright and now a firm favourite among long-distance walkers, it typically takes a fortnight to complete, and is suitable for most fit walkers. This booklet of Ordnance... Read more
Belgium
2017
- The Coast to Coast Map Booklet
- All the mapping you need to complete the 185-mile (296km) unwaymarked Coast to Coast Walk from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. Devised by Alfred Wainwright and now a firm favourite among long-distance walkers, it typically takes a fortnight to complete, and is suitable for most fit walkers. This booklet of Ordnance... Read more
Netherlands
2017
- Wandelkaart The Coast to Coast Map Booklet | Cicerone
- Map of the 190 miles (300km) Coast to Coast Walk, between St Bees Head in Cumbria and Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to the trail, and shows the full route on Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps. This popular long-distance route typically takes a fortnight to walk. Read more
Netherlands
- Lonely Planet England
- Sleep inside the prehistoric stone circle at AveburyTest your stamina with a night out on the town in NewcastleLearn to tell your Greene King from your Black Sheep as you develop a love of real aleBreak in your new hiking boots on the Coast to Coast walk across northern EnglandIn This Guide:Eight authors, over 180 days of in-country research,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Lonely Planet England
- Sleep inside the prehistoric stone circle at AveburyTest your stamina with a night out on the town in NewcastleLearn to tell your Greene King from your Black Sheep as you develop a love of real aleBreak in your new hiking boots on the Coast to Coast walk across northern EnglandIn This Guide:Eight authors, over 180 days of in-country research,... Read more
Netherlands
2010
- The Big Walks of the North
- From the Great Glen Way to the Coast to Coast Path, there is no better way to discover the spectacular diversity of northern Britain's landscape than on foot. Whether you enjoy exploring green and gently rolling dales or tackling rugged mountain paths, there are walks here to keep you rambling all year round.An indefatigable walker, David... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2010
- The Big Walks of the North
- From the Great Glen Way to the Coast to Coast Path, there is no better way to discover the spectacular diversity of northern Britain's landscape than on foot. Whether you enjoy exploring green and gently rolling dales or tackling rugged mountain paths, there are walks here to keep you rambling all year round.An indefatigable walker, David... Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
2020
- Yorkshire Dales Harvey Touring & Planning Map
- Yorkshire Dales on a road map at 1:100,000 from Harvey Map Services with several enlargements showing main roads across local towns, plus descriptions of interesting locations, advice on public transport, etc. The map shows the Dales region with altitude colouring to indicate the region’s topography. Long-distance trails such as the Dales Way,... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2020
- Fietskaart Yorkshire Dales Touring / Nidderdale Area of NB | Harvey Maps
- Yorkshire Dales on a road map at 1:100,000 from Harvey Map Services with several enlargements showing main roads across local towns, plus descriptions of interesting locations, advice on public transport, etc. The map shows the Dales region with altitude colouring to indicate the region Read more