Coast to Coast
A journey through Yorkshire's pastoral heart, from Irish Sea to North Sea
Length: 192 miles
Duration: Three 5 day sections
Difficulty: HardFrom £975 per person per section
Discover Yorkshire's most breathtaking long-distance trails with Hike Yorkshire's expertly guided multi-day adventures. Our itineraries combine stunning landscapes, fascinating local history, and comfortable accommodation leaving you free to focus on the journey.
Qualified mountain leaders and local guidesDaily baggage transfersCarefully selected accommodationHistorical and folklore commentary throughout
Do you need a guide?
Hike Yorkshire provides ex-military guides who are highly trained in navigation, first aid, fieldcraft, and fitness. Their local knowledge is invaluable in ensuring your day out is both educational and enjoyable.
Conditions on the hills can change quickly, so taking a well-drilled professional along is the best way to make sure everyone returns safe and happy.
Designed by legendary fell-walker Alfred Wainwright, this iconic route crosses England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea.
It traverses three national parks: the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors. It's a pilgrimage through the spine of northern England: rugged peaks, quiet dales, and ancient moorlands culminating at the clifftops of Robin Hood's Bay.
Route Highlights
- Begin with a ceremonial dip of your boots in the Irish Sea at St Bees Head.
- Climb over Dent Fell and traverse the fells past Ennerdale Water and Haystacks, beloved by Wainwright.
- Visit Grasmere and Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, before crossing Helvellyn (optional for advanced walkers).
Sights of Interest
- Helvellyn and Grasmere – heart of Wordsworth country
- Richmond Castle – Norman fortress with sweeping views
- Blakey Ridge – moorland plateau with ancient trackways
- Whitby Abbey – the Gothic inspiration for Dracula
- Robin Hood's Bay – smuggler's haven and coastal gem
Why Choose the Coast to Coast?
One of the world’s greatest long-distance walks
Crosses three national parks and links two coasts
Achievable through flexible, guided sections
Deeply immersive — landscape, history, and endurance combined
Yorkshire 3 Peaks
Conquer Yorkshire's iconic 3 Peaks in a legendary 25-mile endurance challenge
Malham Cove and Janet's Foss
Explore limestone cliffs, woodlands, and one of Yorkshire's most loved waterfalls
Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay
Walk a stunning section of the Cleveland Way with dramatic clifftop views over the North Sea
Buckden Pike
Climb one of the Dales' most distinctive peaks with panoramic views over Upper Wharfedale