Guided Walking Holidays
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Coast to Coast Part 1 Self Guided Walking Holiday
This is an 83 mile self guided walking holiday following Wainwrights Coast to Coast route across Cumbria. Our Coast to Coast self guided tours are independent walking holidays. You walk from west to east through stunning scenery, crossing the Lake District Mountains.
The route follows the coastline before heading east and entering the Lake District National Park. The Lake District is home to spectacular lake and mountain scenery. Although not high the mountains are rugged with steep footpaths. From Shap the route levels to cross the undulating farmland between the Lake District and the Pennines.
Each night on the trail you stay in a different village along the route in selected accommodation, with full English breakfast provided. Your luggage is transferred to your next accommodation. The minibus service will also transfer you with your luggage if you want to take a day off from walking. The minibus service is also available to non walking family and friends who would like to see the countryside and villages but prefer not to walk.
The terrain on this trail is a diversity of rocky mountain paths, limestone plateau’s, country lanes, rolling hillsides and farmland. If you are contemplating the walk and would like to view its landscapes and terrain please click on Coast to Coast photo diary.
This is a challenging route, gradients are steep and some days long, so before you embark on this walk you must be physically fit, and equipped to meet it.
Tour Availability
This walking holiday is available from April to October.
Holidays include
Selected accommodation with en-suite rooms (as available) and full English breakfast.
Luggage transfer between overnight accommodation.
Accommodation to accommodation personal transfer if required.
Route information and itinerary.
Detailed instructions to find your accommodation.
Guidebook and Harvey map for the group Leader.
Emergency contact.
Grade of walking
This is a challenging route most days are either classed as strenuous or long moderate. The terrain varies from undulating countryside to steep rocky ascents and descents.
Start of route
St Bees, Cumbria.
End of route
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in selected comfortable B&B’s, Guest Houses, Hotels and Inns. Nearly all double and twin bedrooms are en-suite. Single room accommodation is in a mix of shared facility, en-Suite and private facility rooms.
Meals
A full English breakfast is included.
Packed lunches can be purchased from your overnight
accommodation or from local convenience stores.
Evening meals can be purchased in pubs and
overnight accommodation when a pub is not available.
Luggage transfer
For the duration of the
walk your luggage is transferred between overnight
accommodation so all you
need to carry is a day rucksack and its contents.
Support vehicle
We hope that everyone who attempts
the Coast to Coast route will complete their challenge,
however illness and injury sometimes occur. For this reason
you are supported by a daily transport service, which can drive you
from accommodation to accommodation if required. This service is provided free of charge.
Guide Books and Maps
A guidebook and Harvey maps are included.
Travel
For information on travelling to and from the route please click here
Dossier
For further information about the route please click here.
Coast to Coast Part 1 Walk Itineraries
To book your holiday pick the itinerary that meets your requirements, then go to Book Your Holiday and follow the instructions.
If you want to follow an itinerary that is not listed below please contact us.
Extra nights/rest days can be added to your itinerary. Price from £38 per person per night.
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7 day Coast to Coast part 1 self guided holiday
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9 day Coast to Coast part 1 self guided holiday
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10 day Coast to Coast part 1 self guided holiday
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