When you're thinking of some of the best ways to discover the heart of England, a Coast to Coast walk must be considered as one of your options. The trail, made famous by author Alfred Wainwright, crosses England on it's smallest stretch from the Irish Sea via three UK National Parks to the North Sea. Here we're listing some of the reasons why a guided Coast to Coast walk (whether you're travelling with your own group or joining one of our departures) is one of the best ways to take in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks.

Why Go Guided?

✔ Enjoy the benefits of an experienced guide, who has first-aid qualifications, local contacts, and secret insights.

✔ Get a deeper insight of this part of the UK: it is your guide's passion is to bring to life the flora, fauna and history along the Coast to Coast

✔ Fully focus on the walking and taking in everything beautiful around you while not having to worry about the route or getting lost.

✔ Your guide will work tirelessly to tailor the trip to your interests while ensuring your holiday runs smoothly.

✔ If you book on one of our trips, you'll be joining a small group of international outdoor enthusiasts, all with the same goal of completing the trail.

Guided Options on UK's Coast to Coast

With World Expeditions you can choose from three trips following the famous Coast to Coast Trail. They range in length and grading level, but all have a group size of no more than 16 walkers plus your guide.

Find below your two options for your guided holiday crossing England on one of it's most epic long distance trails.

Coast to Coast Classic Guided Walk

Duration: 15 days

Grading: challenging

Start / Finish Point: St Bees / Robin Hood's Bay

Follow in Wainwright's footsteps on a guided walk along England's famous Coast to Coast trail and experience the satisfaction of completing one of Britain’s best long distance hikes from the Irish Sea to the North Sea coast.

Hikers on the Coast to Coast | <i>John Millen</i>

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Coast to Coast Guided Explorer

Duration: 17 days

Grading: challenging

Start / Finish Point: St Bees / Robin Hood's Bay

Walk the famous Coast to Coast trail guided from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Due to popular demand and with a slightly slower pace, we are offering this 17-day guided walk across the Coast to Coast.