Walking the Coast to Coast Path : NATIONAL TRAIL - St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay

This classic route links three of England's finest national parks – the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors – offering a spectacular journey through mountains, valleys, moorland and historic countryside. Beginning with a dramatic clifftop walk at St Bees Head on the Irish Sea, the trail crosses the changing landscapes of northern England before finishing with a memorable clifftop descent to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea. The route avoids towns wherever possible, favouring high ground and revealing the region's diverse geology and cultural heritage. From the western Lake District's remote valleys and high passes beneath famous fells, the path crosses limestone uplands around Shap and enters the Yorkshire Dales with its historic mining landscapes. The trail then traverses Swaledale and Richmond before crossing the quiet farmland of the Vale of Mowbray, finishing across the wide open heather moorland of the North York Moors. This guidebook includes 13 stage-by-stage route descriptions with clear guidance supported by 1:100,000 mapping and a detailed 1:25,000 OS map booklet. Alternative itineraries of 15 and 19 days allow you to choose your own pace, while downloadable GPX files enable easy navigation using GPS devices or smartphone apps. You'll also find practical planning advice covering fitness preparation, accommodation, transport and daily logistics, plus background information on the landscapes, geology and cultural history you'll encounter. Whether tackling your first long-distance walk or planning your next multi-day adventure, this guidebook makes it easier to organise your journey and enjoy every mile of this classic walk across England.