Coast to Coast Walk: Guided

Complete Wainwright's Coast to Coast on a small group walking holiday

Choose from a special selection of guided Coast to Coast walks in the UK. Our walking holidays along Wainwright’s famous route are led by experienced leaders in small, international groups. On our escorted trips, enjoy the benefits of a qualified guide, whose passion it is to bring to life the flora, fauna and history of the quintessentially English regions that you travel through. Your guide will work tirelessly to tailor the trip to your interests while ensuring your holiday runs smoothly. Depending on the trip you choose, group sizes will vary from 4 to 12 walkers.

Cross three UK national parks of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors as you make your way from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. At 315km or 195 miles, Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk is the UK’s most famous long distance trail. 

Choose Walkers’ Britain and enjoy staying in handpicked, independent hotels, guesthouses & pubs. Personal service from a dedicated member of our team will help you prepare for your trip of a lifetime and with 50 years on the trails, we know the Coast to Coast like the back of our hand.

Come to our beautiful country and experience just how much a full English breakfast will set you up for a long day of walking.

For those that like to travel with their own private group, the team at Walkers’ Britain can organise tailored departures that meet your exact wishes. Just contact us to discuss your requirements or read more about private group trips.

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Why travel with us

Walking Specialists Along the Coast to Coast

We have been operating walking holidays in the United Kingdom and Europe for over 50 years. We handle all the necessary logistics so that you can focus on exploring the United Kingdom and Coast to Coast trail by foot.

Great Value & Quality Coast to Coast Walks

Our well priced guided Coast to Coast trips offer great value for money. Included in your package is an experienced professional guide, bag transfers and locally-run accommodation. We take the stress out of organising your guided walking holiday along the Coast to Coast.

Personal Experiences of Wainwright's Coast to Coast

We've been walking and cycling the planet for five decades and are passionate about delivering exceptional service. Combined, we’ve travelled to virtually every corner of the UK and dozens of times on the Coast to Coast, and are eager to share the many benefits of travelling on foot.

Responsible travel

Walkers' Britain is committed to responsible travel and true sustainability. We take travellers to many countries which are home to challenging wilderness, rich biodiversity, and fragile environments. It is the travel choices we make while visiting these environments that reduce the negative impact. This is the essence of responsible and sustainable travel - something we take very seriously. View our award winning Responsible Travel Guidebook here.

Accommodation

Hotels

Often family run and independent, these charming hotels range from 2 to 4 stars and provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge of the Coast to Coast walk is invaluable. Where possible, we choose locations that add to your experience.

Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs)

Simple yet rich in local character, the B&Bs chosen on our guided Coast to Coast walks are clean, comfortable and run by hosts that help add to your hiking experience.

Guesthouses

Similar to bed & breakfasts, these family-owned accommodations are clean and comfortable. Rooms with en-suites generally have a shower but no bath due to space. There may be a separate room with a bath tub.

Leaders in the field

John Millen

With over 25 years of experience in active adventures, John's travels have taken him to a multitude of countries including Tanzania, Belize, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Kenya, Russia and Botswana. John began leading Walkers' Britain trips in 1991, resulting in a strong sense of the outdoor activities that Europe has to offer. He is energised by exploring different environments and physical challenges and spends much of his spare time on mountaineering trips, cycling and walking in the Yorkshire Dales.

Daryl Cavanagh

Climbing led our guide Daryl Cavanagh to other sports and active travel all around the world. It gave him once-in-a-lifetime experiences and memories that can never be taken away. Getting away from busy life helps him relax. "The feeling of stillness being on the side of a hill or mountain, and just enjoying the view is priceless", he says. Daryl tips: "No adventure completely goes to plan, that is the nature of adventures, so enjoy it all - even the bumps in the road. Take plenty of photos but also put the camera away and enjoy the environment -the memories will last".

Mark Watson

Mark has travelled all his life. In the UK he discovered the Coast to Coast walk, which spans the breadth of England. "This walk never stops fascinating me and is different every time I go. It brings together in one walk many diverse cultures, different scenery and is a favourite of mine".
Mark tips: It’s really important to stay fit for these trips and to prepare in advance as much as possible. As a guide, Mark can easily get out on the fells where he lives in Cumbria. This keeps him hill fit. To be active travel ready, it’s a good idea to read up on your itinerary and country, Mark says. 

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