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Coast to Coast Walk

Coast to Coast Walk — the trail guide

The Coast to Coast Walk is a 303.0 km trek in England, typically walked in 11+ days, with 7833 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (26 m of gain per km, topping out at 780 m).

The Coast to Coast Walk traverses the full width of England through three national parks. Devised by fell-walker Alfred Wainwright, this unofficial trail crosses the Lake District's mountains, the Yorkshire Dales' limestone country, and the North York Moors' heather uplands. A true British classic with excellent pubs and B&Bs along the way.

Quick facts

Distance303.0 km
Total ascent7833 m
Typical duration11+ days
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness26 m gain per km
High point780 m
CountryEngland
RegionEngland

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 8 m · high point 780 m · 7833 m total ascent over 303.0 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 11 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan165 mm
Feb156 mm
Mar139 mm
Apr11°81 mm
May14°92 mm
Jun17°11°110 mm
Jul17°13°150 mm
Aug17°13°180 mm
Sep16°11°149 mm
Oct13°175 mm
Nov180 mm
Dec207 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Coast to Coast Walk?

The Coast to Coast Walk is 303.0 km, and most hikers complete it in 11+ days. Total elevation gain is 7833 m.

How difficult is the Coast to Coast Walk?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 26 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 780 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Coast to Coast Walk is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Coast to Coast Walk?

In England. The route starts near 54.491, -3.604 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.