Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk

Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast crosses three national parks (Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors) in 192 miles. Most walkers take 12 to 14 days. The route is unofficial — there's no waymarking — but it's the most popular long-distance walk in Britain.

Places in this guide

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Towns & cities · North West England

St Bees

St Bees — village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK.

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Hostels · North West England

Ennerdale

Ennerdale — a hostel in england north east.

Free↗ yha.org.uk

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National parks · North West England

Borrowdale

Borrowdale in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Towns & cities · North West England

Patterdale

Patterdale — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.

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Towns & cities · North West England

Shap

Shap — village in Cumbria, United Kingdom.

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Historic churches · North East England

Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Abbeys & priories · North West England

Keld

Keld in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Cathedrals · North East England

Richmond (Yorks)

Richmond (Yorks) in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Danby Wiske

Danby Wiske — a village in england yorkshire.

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Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Robin Hood’s Bay

Robin Hood’s Bay — a natural feature in england yorkshire.

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