Coast to Coast: St Bees to Kirkby Stephen - 8 Days

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  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-16526
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts St Bees, England
  • Ends Kirkby Stephen, England
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Be surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the Lake District with its majestic lakes & rugged mountains
  • Experience a taste of the famous Coast-to-Coast walk, one of Britain’s best long distance hikes
  • Appreciate the classic rural countryside of rolling hills and pretty villages of the Yorkshire Dales
  • Stay at cozy small hotels, guesthouses & traditional, English pubs
  • Experience a taste of the famous Coast-to-Coast walk, one of Britain’s best long distance hikes
  • Some of the UK’s tastiest cream teas, Grasmere gingerbread, and eating sticky toffee pudding in the place it originated
  • Walk the first half of Wainwright's epic trail, from St Bees to Kirkby Stephen
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Starting in St Bees and ending in Kirkby Stephen, the tour "Coast To Coast: St Bees To Kirkby Stephen - 8 Days" is a self-guided walking tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Kirkby Stephen, Borrowdale, St Bees and 4 other destinations in England. "Coast To Coast: St Bees To Kirkby Stephen - 8 Days" is a private tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Follow the Coast to Coast Walk from St Bees towards the historic villages and beautiful landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. Explore the first half of the Coast to Coast trail on this self-guided walk that includes the stunning national parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. There are picture-perfect scenes of working hill farms and pretty villages, many of which include a fine traditional English public house. This itinerary traverses The Lake District National Park and ends at the quaint market town of Kirkby Stephen.
It is amazing to think that this most famous of routes got classified as a National Trail only in 2022, almost 50 years after its inception and has seen only very little alterations since.
Start your walking holiday at the tiny Cumbrian seaside resort of St Bees on the Irish Sea. Heading east, with the prevailing wind at your back, you’ll make your way into England’s Lake District. Walk through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Patterdale, pass by some of the UK’s most famous lakes and cross some important passes. If you are feeling fit there are options to extend a few days to include a famous peak or two such as Helvellyn.
Emerging from the mountains of Cumbria and looking east towards the Yorkshire Dales you reach your journey’s end with easy connections to the rest of the UK. You’ll be looking back at a fulfilling week of walking through some of England’s finest mountain scenery.
This is your chance to hike part of the famous Coast to Coast walk, getting a taste of Britain’s long distance hikes. There is a 9-day option of this route that breaks up the long day between Shap and Kirkby Stephen (trip code WSK). Scroll down to find an overview of all Coast to Coast walking options to choose from.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive St Bees
  • Day 2 : St Bees to Ennerdale Bridge 23.5 km/14.5 miles, 6 h
  • Day 3 : Ennerdale Bridge to Borrowdale 26.5 km/16.5 miles, 7 h
  • Day 4 : Borrowdale to Grasmere 13.5 km/8.5 miles, 5-6 h via Helm Crag
  • Day 5 : Grasmere to Glenridding 12 km/7.5 miles, 5.5 h standard route
  • Day 6 : Glenridding to Shap 26 km/16 miles, 7-9 h
  • Day 7 : Shap to Kirkby Stephen 33 km/20.5 miles, 8 h
  • Day 8 : Arrangements end after breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 7 nights B&B accommodation on a twin share basis usually with private facilities
Meals
  • 7 breakfasts
Others
  • One piece of luggage per person transferred from Inn to Inn, not exceeding 18kg
  • Information pack including route notes & maps (1 pack per room booked)
  • Emergency hotline
  • GPX Files
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Lunch, Dinner and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Unscheduled transfers required during the trip
  • Excess Luggage
  • A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
  • Guide - this is a self guided holiday
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Jul 31 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The staff at Sherpa are always extremely helpful and professional. The trip organisation combined with the services of Sherpa Van to transport baggage [and people where necessary] was excellent. I have been on over a dozen Sherpa... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On May 16 2018
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Very pleased with the way my trip was organised. Bag moving was excellent with Sherpa Van along with the return bus trip to St Bees. Accommodation generally good. Impressed with your staff sorting my trip at short notice and the... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Coast to Coast: St Bees to Kirkby Stephen - 8 Days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 70 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 69 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 June 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 69 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Coast to Coast: St Bees to Kirkby Stephen - 8 Days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Coast to Coast: St Bees to Kirkby Stephen - 8 Days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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