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Coast to Coast Path from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay
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Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk is by far the most popular long-distance trail in Britain, and one of the world’s great walks.

From the Irish Sea at St.Bees Head, it winds its way across Northern England, 190 miles or so, to the North Sea shoreline at Robin Hood’s Bay. On the way it passes through three National Parks: The Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

It is an exhilarating adventure, and once completed is an achievement that will remain fondly in the memory for the rest of your life.

These 8 days start just before the halfway point in Kirkby Stephen, you continue into the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

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Coast to Coast Path from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay

Walk the beautiful Eastern side of the Coast-to-Coast path in the Northern England
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11 days from $1,250USD
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Duration
11 days
Season
Mar-Oct
Activity
Walking
Type
Self-guided, Private
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Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk is by far the most popular long-distance trail in Britain, and one of the world’s great walks.

From the Irish Sea at St.Bees Head, it winds its way across Northern England, 190 miles or so, to the North Sea shoreline at Robin Hood’s Bay. On the way it passes through three National Parks: The Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

It is an exhilarating adventure, and once completed is an achievement that will remain fondly in the memory for the rest of your life.

These 8 days start just before the halfway point in Kirkby Stephen, you continue into the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

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Trip highlights

Enjoy the views of the stunning countryside of Yorkshire

Walk at your own pace will all the logistics being taken care for you

Observe the beautiful mix of valleys, plains, mountains, dales and moors

Learn about the history by visiting numerous historical monuments along your route

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Day 1
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Arrive in Kirkby Stephen
Arrival in Kirkby Stephen via train (routes available from all major airports) or car. Kirkby Stephen, located in the Eden Valley is just before the halfway point of the Coast to Coast and where our offices are based.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Kirkby Stephen
Included Meals None
Day 2
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Walk to Keld
Leave Kirkby Stephen via the picture postcard village of Hartley, then the route gets hillier once again as you climb up and over the Nine Standards - a very distinctive feature on the fell, where Cumbria crosses into Yorkshire and the watershed between the Irish Sea and the North Sea meets. End the day in peaceful Keld, a former lead-mining village.
Distance 19km, 534m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Keld
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 3
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Walk to Reeth
Today you have the choice between a route over the mountain or the lower route along the valley. The former crosses a remote landscape of grouse moors, dotted with ruins from the lead-mining era; the latter takes you via heather clad Swaledale, with its traditional stone barns and drystone walls. Whatever you choose, you arrive in Reeth, another quintessential Dales village with cosy pubs.
Distance 18km, 459m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Reeth
Included Meals Breakfast
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Day 4 Reeth to Richmond
Today's more leisurely stage on the Coast to Coast Path takes you across verdant meadows and through pretty villages. Take time to explore Marrick Priory, a 12th century Benedictine nuns’ monastery, abandoned during the 16th- century religious wars. Overnight in the pretty market town of Richmond, with its quaint cobbled streets and imposing Norman Castle.
Distance 19km, 290m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Richmond
Included Meals Breakfast
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Day 5 Richmond to Danby Wiske
An easier, flatter walk again today, taking you across the Vale of Mowbray, through fertile farmland and along quiet country lanes, via Bolton-on-Swale and its 14th century St. Mary's Church. Your final destination is Danby Wiske, a cluster of pretty houses huddled around the village green.
Distance 22km, 77m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Danby Wiske
Included Meals Breakfast
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Day 6 Danby Wiske to Osmotherley
Continue your approach towards the North York Moors National Park – and its hills! - along flat footpaths and farm tracks, passing brightly coloured rapeseed fields and sleepy livestock. Depending on accommodation availability, you overnight in either Ingleby Cross or Osmotherley.
Distance 18km, 232m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Osmotherley
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 7
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Osmotherley to Clay Bank Top
Walk through woodland then head uphill for superb views back to Richmond, and ahead towards the North Sea. You are finally in the North York Moors National Park with its wide expanses of heather covered moorland, contrasting with the distinctive rocky crags of the Wainstones. It feels like you are on a high mountain, but the North York Moors is only 4-500m above sea level. Today's stretch brings you across the plateau, along the route of an abandoned mine railway to The Lion Inn pub. Originally a 16th-century hunting lodge, it’s the third highest pub in England and the only building for miles around.
Distance 18km, 716m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Great Broughton
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 8
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Clay Bank Top to Blakey
Today’s route is mainly flat and downhill beside Great Fryup Dale and into Glaisdale. There’s one sting in the tail to get up and down into Egton Bridge before you end the day in peaceful Grosmont (pronounced ‘Growmont’), one of the stops on the famous North York Moors steam railway.
Distance 14km, 238m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Grosmont
Included Meals Breakfast
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Blakey to Grosmont
After a brief road walk past a white cross known as Fat Betty, you follow an easy, undulating descent down to the beautiful wooded Eskdale. As you descend, you’ll also begin to see views opening up towards the sea. The latter part of today’s walk takes you along a charming path through woodlands on the banks of the River Esk. Along the way, you’ll encounter ‘Beggars Bridge,’ a parabolic stone structure with a romantic tale of love lost and found.<br />Egton Bridge boasts a church containing relics of the Catholic martyr Nicholas Postgate. The setting is picturesque, and the river here is famous for fly fishing. It also features intriguing stepping stones, allowing you to hop between the two local pubs more quickly than taking the road. Depending on accommodation availability, you might stay in Egton tonight. Otherwise, you will follow the river to the small town of Grosmont.
Distance 18-21km, 127m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Grosmont
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Day 10 Grosmont to Robin Hoods Bay
Start the day with a steep road climb up onto the moor before descending into beautiful Littlebeck – but not before catching a glimpse of the sea and the breathtaking Whitby Abbey! Through Falling Foss woods with its hidden follies, walk over the last section of the Moors. The final stretch takes you from High Hawsker along the top of the Jurassic cliffs – with stunning coastal scenery and the sight of a dolphin if you’re lucky. There are gorgeous vistas of Robin Hood’s Bay as you descend to this beautiful old fishing village. On arrival, don’t forget to throw your St Bees’ stone into the North Sea. Congratulations - You've crossed England!
Distance 24-27km, 521m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel/BB in Robin Hoods Bay
Included Meals Breakfast
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Day 11 Depart from Robin Hood’s Bay
Arrangements end after breakfast.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Apr 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025$2,325USD$1,675USD
May 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025$2,625USD$1,925USD
Jul 1, 2025 to Aug 30, 2025$2,325USD$1,675USD
Sep 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025$2,625USD$1,925USD
Oct 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025$2,325USD$1,675USD
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What’s included

Meals

10 breakfasts are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 10 nights are included.

Transportation during the Tour

This tour includes luggage transfers for your luggage; however, you are in charge of any personal transfers needed.

Also Included

  • Detailed documents, guides, route maps, and GPX tracks
  • Emergency telephone support hotline for the duration of the tour
  • Pre-planned route

Not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas if required
  • Guide services
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Tourist hotel tax, payable each night at hotel
  • Airport transfers
  • Gratuities for drivers, servers, or other staff if desired
  • Bike rental
  • Parking in Kirkby Stephen (if needed) and transfer to Trailhead

Optional Extras

  • Single occupancy upgrades

Accommodation for Coast to Coast Path from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay

There is a variety of accommodation along the route ranging from bed and breakfasts, lodges, pubs and small hotels. They are run by cycling-friendly hosts offering en-suite or private facility rooms with a tasty breakfast to get you ready for the day ahead. Further facilities such as washing and drying facilities, packed lunches and packed lunches are available in some accommodations, you will be advised on your listing of what is available.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Coast to Coast Path from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay Tour?

We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. The walks are mostly unsurfaced tracks; footpaths, mountain trails and some tarmac roads.

I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?

Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.

Do I need a visa to travel to England?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Coast to Coast Path from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay Tour?

10 breakfasts are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Kirkby Stephen to start this tour?

You can get to Kirkby Stephen via train or car. You can use the main line from any of the airports. Most customers travel to Manchester airport then take the train to Kirkby Stephen by changing at Carlisle. The alternative is to travel via car to Kirkby Stephen and use the car parking available. When you reach Robin Hoods Bay, you can take a taxi or a bus to nearby Scarborough to access the trainline. If you have parked in Kirkby Stephen, there is a transfer provided every afternoon to return you to your car.

Where does the Coast to Coast Path from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay Tour end?

This tour ends in Robin Hoods Bay.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to England?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for England?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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