Wainwright's Coast to Coast Guided Walking Holidays

14-day Walking Holiday Wainwright's Coast to Coast

192 miles from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
Fulfil your dreams & experience the walk of a lifetime!

Walk the famous Coast to Coast long distance walk in the company Mark Reid, a highly experienced Mountain Leader, who will share his extensive knowledge of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors with you, with plenty of little detours and extra experiences along the way.

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ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE…

Walk one of the world’s best long distance walks in the company of an experienced Mountain Leader
Explore the geology, history & heritage of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Vale of Mowbray & North York Moors
Relax in cosy country inns each evening
Share the experience with like-minded walkers
Forget about map reading, and enjoy the journey from one coast of England to the other!

ITINERARY

We will meet at 10am on Sunday 27th September 2020 at St Bees beach. After picking up a small pebble and dipping our toes in the Irish Sea, we will start our walk at 10:30am. We will finish the walk on Saturday 10th October 2020 at around 4pm at Robin Hood’s Bay

1. Sun 27th Sept 2020 – St Bees to Ennerdale Bridge (15 miles)
2. Mon 28th Sept 2020 – Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite (15 miles)
3. Tues 29th Sept 2020 – Rosthwaite to Grasmere (8 miles)
4. Wed 30th Sept 2020 – Grasmere to Patterdale (8 miles)
5. Thurs 1st Oct 2020 – Patterdale to Shap (16 miles)
6. Fri 2nd Oct 2020 – Shap to Kirkby Stephen (20 miles)
7. Sat 3rd Oct 2020 – Kirkby Stephen to Keld (12 miles)
8. Sun 4th Oct 2020 – Keld to Reeth (11 miles)
9. Mon 5th Oct 2020 – Reeth to Richmond (11 miles)
10. Tues 6th Oct 2020 – Richmond to Danby Wiske (15 miles)
11. Wed 7th Oct 2020 – Danby Wiske to Osmotherley (12 miles)
12. Thurs 8th Oct 2020 – Osmotherley to Blakey Ridge (20 miles)
13. Fri 9th Oct 2020 – Blakey Ridge to Egton Bridge (12 miles)
14. Sat 10th Oct 2020 – Egton Bridge to Robin Hood’s Bay (17 miles)
15. Sun 11th October 2020 – onward travel from Robin Hood’s Bay

NB: All distances are approximate.

WALKING HOLIDAY PACKAGE

We have teamed up with the Coast to Coast Packhorse company, who are offering a complete ‘walkers package’ for this trip, which will mean just one point of contact to arrange this wonderful walking holiday. Your contract for this Walking Holiday will be with Coast to Coast Packhorse; TeamWalking will be working on behalf of Coast to Coast Packhorse to provide the walking guides.

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

EXPERIENCE, FITNESS, TRAINING, KIT ETC

This is a 14-day walking trip across the North of England, taking in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Full guidance will be given. In the UK we call this long distance walking; in other parts of the world this is known as hiking or trekking.
Wainwright’s route is quoted as being 192 miles; these are flat map miles. There are hills, mountains and rough terrain along the way. We may take small detours to viewpoints or points of interest, and there are high/low route options on some days. We will also walk around some of the larger villages, walk to restaurants/pubs etc. The total mileage is therefore around 200 miles.
Multi-day walking across valleys, hills, fells and mountains requires a GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS and stamina, as we will be walking up to 20 miles each day for 14 days in succession.
You MUST train for this long distance walk by undertaking a number of training walks and increase your exercise and activity levels for several weeks prior to this walk. You MUST complete at least FOUR 2-day walks of at least 12 miles on consecutive days prior to this walking holiday (I would suggest four walking weekends).
Please provide your own walking boots, and ensure they are properly worn in and comfortable.
The terrain includes field, riverside, woodland, moorland, hill, fell and mountain paths and tracks, some of which are uneven, rough, rocky, wet and boggy underfoot. The route also includes lanes and roads, as well as numerous stiles and stream crossings. We may also experience adverse weather conditions on the hills and mountains.
There are sustained ascents and descents on many of the days, and the highest point of the walk is Kidsty Pike (780m) in the Lake District; some of the paths are steep. There will be rest stops throughout the day, as well as 30-mins for lunch.
Please provide a packed lunch each day, as it is not a good idea to rely on pubs/cafes for lunchtime food. We will call into cafes along the way for refreshments, however, as this is an adventurous activity then we ask you to only consume alcohol in the evenings.
Mark Reid is an experienced Mountain Leader. Mark has walked over 21,000 miles of footpaths throughout the North of England over the last 20 years and knows the Yorkshire Dales extremely well. Since 2007, we have taken over 11,000 people out walking in the hills.
Part of the attraction of valley, hill and mountain walking is the challenge of tackling different terrains, landscapes and weather conditions. Every effort is made to minimize potential hazards; however, the very nature of hill and mountain walking involves a certain level of unavoidable risk of accident and/or injury. By taking part in this activity, you are aware of and accept these risks.
We can provide full walking gear, including waterproof jackets, trousers, fleeces, rucksacks, gloves and hats.
We are fully insured (public, civil & professional indemnity insurance)
Our walks are suitable for all ages. Under 18s (minimum age 14) may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The child must be accompanied at all times during the walk by their parent/legal guardian.
The contract for this Walking Holiday is with Coast to Coast Packhorse.
Terms and Conditions.

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Coast to Coast Guided Walking Holidays include:

Secure parking at C2C Packhorse base at Kirkby Stephen, with transport to St Bees and back from Robin Hood's Bay
14 nights quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation along the route (including a night at Robin Hood's Bay at the end)
Daily baggage transfers between your B&B accommodation
Transfer service between Overnight Stops if you need a rest.
14 days guided Coast to Coast walk with Mark Reid (Mountain Leader)
Detailed interpretation of the landscape, geology, fauna, flora, history and heritage along the way
Table booked for our evening meal together at a country pub or restaurant
Outdoor clothing & equipment if required (waterproofs etc).
"I've Walked the Coast to Coast" T-shirt!

PLEASE PROVIDE:

Packed lunch, dinner and drinks
Walking boots, personal walking clothing and equipment
Spending money along the way

Please note: The above price is based on 2 people sharing. Single supplements may apply. An optional night's B&B is available at St Bees before the start of the walk on 26th September. Baggage allowance 20 kg per person. TeamWalking 10% discount does not apply to this Walking Holiday. NB: The Contract for this Walking Holiday is with Coast to Coast Packhorse.

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