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Watch: England's Famous Coast to Coast Trail
Discover Real Traveller Experiences of the Surprisingly Beautiful British Walking Trail
The
Coast to Coast is one of England’s premier walking trails that stretches from the west coast to the east coast of
England. It was established in 1973 by Alfred Wainwright, a prolific trailblazer in the UK, and is often referred to as ‘Wainwright’s Way'.
Starting from the seaside resort town of St Bees on the Irish Sea coast, the trail covers some 315km (195 miles) across three national parks before arriving in Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea coast.
Coast to Coast to become a British National Trail
In exciting news, the Coast to Coast is to become a National Trail of the United Kingdom. National Trails get additional government funding that goes towards path maintenance and signposting, and it will attract even more walkers. They are way-marked by an acorn, which is the symbol of the National Trails.
As mentioned in a
press release by the UK Government, Natural England will work alongside partners to improve the popular route, with £5.6 million committed to upgrade the 197-mile path. This includes funding set aside to develop a community engagement programme and maximise economic and health benefits for local people and businesses.
Watch the Coast to Coast Hike
Watch our video on the Coast to Coast trail and be inspired by the remarkable scenery, rugged terrain, charming English hospitality and camaraderie of the UTracks travellers. Then discover which trip is most suitable for you to experience the Coast to Coast.
Because of the popularity of this trail, people often fall into the trap of thinking that the Coast to Coast is easy. However, our trips on the Coast to Coast trail are amongst our most challenging but rewarding tours in Europe.
Traveller Reviews of the Coast to Coast
My friends and I had a wonderful experience and will definitely consider using them again for future trips. Our Coast to Coast walk was extremely well organized in terms of scheduling and luggage transfers. We were also very pleased with the accommodations. Partnering with an organised trip literally took a weight off our backs and made the walk much more enjoyable. Thank you!!
K. Kehoe |
Coast to Coast: Classic Walk – 15 Days
After postponements of 2 years due to Covid, we finally got to do our C2C ramblers trip. It proved to be everything we were hoping for and more. The hiking was demanding for 2 fit 65 years olds but we were well prepared thanks to the wonderful help of your staff. It was a wonderful trip that we would highly recommend.
J. Schmidt |
Coast to Coast Rambler – 18 Days
The communication and lodging were both excellent. Lodging owners all loved working with Trina, as did I. She found us lodging wherever the walk took us whereas many others on the trail had to take taxis at the end of the day. I’m convinced Trina works magic because of her relationships with owners. Highly recommended!
P. Hamilton |
Coast to Coast: Classic Walk – 15 Days
Experience the Coast to Coast
There are
many exciting ways for you to experience the Coast to Coast. There are guided small group trips, relaxed pace ramblers, cycling trips and self-guided trips departing daily in season. There really is a Coast to Coast experience for everyone.
> Explore the Coast to Coast on a guided walking tour
> Explore the Coast to Coast on a self-guided walking tour
> Explore the Coast to Coast on a cycling tour
> NEW: Coast to Coast from Liverpool - Premium walking tour
> View all Coast to Coast tours
What was your reaction to the Coast to Coast video?
Were you amazed by how breathtaking the English scenery is, or surprised by how challenging it looks in parts? Let us know in the comments, we love to hear from you.