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Duration 14 Days / 13 Nights
Grade 
Start / Finish St. Bees / Robin Hood's Bay
Distance 321 km / 199 miles
Trip Style Self Guided
Availability 
Price From $1,647Walk from coast to coast and fall in love with traditional villages and beautiful landscapes in northern England, on a route created by Alfred Wainwright, a famous walker and author of travel guides.
St. Bees, a small town on the west coast of Cumbria, famous for its extensive sandy beach, will be the starting point for this unforgettable walking holiday in the north of England.
This is a preamble of what this route will be like. Start your day by visiting St. Bees Head, a reddish-sand cliff from where you'll have incredible views of Scotland, the Isle of Man, and the south coast. Later, you will continue on your path to the Lake District, a region in the north-west of England characterized by its beautiful landscapes of lakes and mountains, and ascend Dent Hill, a 352-metre-high promontory.
Start your day walking on the shores of Ennerdale Water, a glacial lake located on the western side of Lake District National Park.
You will then head through the lower reaches and near the peaks of this area of the National Park to Rosthwaite, a charming little village about 10km south of Keswick, in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley beyond Derwentwater. It is surrounded by green mountains and nestled between the River Derwent and Stonethwaite Beck.
Keswick or Grasmere: in case there is no availability at Rosthwaite, you will be hosted at one of these locations. We will arrange for you to have the necessary transfers between locations.
Start your tour to Patterdale with the breath-taking views you'll have as you ascend Lining Crag, one of the summits in the Lake District.
Later, you can continue through the Wythburn Valley and then through Easedale Valley, or follow Helm Crag, a 405-metre-high promontory located in the Central Fells, a group of hills within this region. You can make a stop in Grasmere, the village where renowned English poet William Wordsworth lived for 14 years.
Then you will continue through the valley and have the possibility to enjoy the panoramic views of Ullswater, the second largest lake in the Lake District, until you reach your destination for today.
Today is the day to say goodbye to the Lake District to follow your path to Shap. You'll begin an ascent to Kidsty Pike, later drop west to Haweswater Reservoir, then continue on a simpler stretch, which although extensive, won't need as much effort.
On your route to Kirkby Stephen, you can enjoy a relaxed walk without many ascents. You'll stop at Orton, a small village south of Penrith, Cumbria and close to the River Lune.
After lunch, you can follow your way through the fields, crops and prehistoric archaeological sites.
You'll start your journey across the River Eden, a short coastal river, then ascend to Nine Standards Rigg, a line of markers on the edge of a cliff from where you can enjoy stunning views. You'll follow your path to Keld later.
Today, you will have the possibility to choose between walking in a higher zone or a lower one.
The first option will be close to the ruins of a lead mine, from where you'll have incredible views.
The second is on the banks of the River Swale, a tributary in Yorkshire.
Today's walk will be ideal for getting to know more about rural life in the north of England. Discover its traditional villages and beautiful landscapes on your tour to Richmond, a market town located in North Yorkshire.
On your way to Ingleby Cross, you will walk through Mowbray Valley, which is characterized by its uneven terrain and meandering rivers.
You'll make a first stop at Danby Wiske, a village in North Yorkshire's Hambleton district, and then follow quiet country trails from where you can admire the fantastic Cleveland Hills, located in the North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire
Today you can enjoy the beauty of the landscapes of the North York Moors National Park, a national park with an area of 1436 km2. From there, you can see the Wain Stones, rock formations typical of this region.
Later, you will continue to Clay Bank Top and from there we will transfer you to your accommodation in Great Broughton.
Your day starts with an inclusive transfer from Great Broughton to Clay Bank Top. Once at Clay Bank Top, you will begin your walk to Glaisdale. You will ascend Urra Moor, the highest moor in the North York Moors National Park at 454 metres, then continue to Farndale, a beautiful valley that is even more fascinating in spring when thousands of daffodils bloom, all the way to Blakey Ridge.
Later you will walk through the Esk Valley until you reach your destination, a charming and traditional village located in the heart of the York Moors National Park.
The first stop of the day will be at Egton Bridge, a picturesque village in the Scarborough district, below Egton Valley.Then you will follow Grosmont, a quiet village in the Esk Valley.
Later you will ascend and then descend on uneven terrain until you reach Robin Hood's Bay, which is both a bay and charming fishing village. We recommend that you have your camera at hand, as this is a fascinating place worth having a photo from.
The day has come to say goodbye to this unforgettable tour from coast to coast and return home.
End of our services.
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
To reach the starting point of this walking holiday, we recommend the following options:
The first is to get to Manchester Airport and then transfer to St. Bees by train (approximately 4 hours).
The second is to get to Newcastle Airport and take a train to St. Bees (approximately 4 hours).
The third option is to travel to one of London's airports and from there take a train to St. Bees.
When you've finished your trip, from Robin Hood's Bay you can head by train or bus to Manchester or Newcastle airports (about 4 hours) to take your flight back to your home city.
We recommend that you book as soon as you are sure about your dates, as accommodation can fill up very quickly in this area.
We recommend you take this walking holiday between the end of March and October.
In particular, between April and May it can be a good time to travel, as the climate is quite pleasant.
This route has a high level of difficulty, so it is recommended that you have experience in long-distance walks and that you are in good physical condition to get the most out of this walking holiday.
Yes, it's included. We will transfer the luggage between each accommodation according to your itinerary. Each person can take a suitcase up to 20 kg (45 lbs).
Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.
Yes, this is a requirement to book with us. It's important that this insurance covers your activities, emergency evacuation, and hospital care.
You can call us to arrange a private transfer for you.
If you prefer, you can also use public transport or local taxis to get to your next accommodation.
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