Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)
The English Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in The English Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 60.4 mi (97.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 11,486 ft (3,501 m)
- Est. Time
- 25 hr 15 min
- High point
- 2,733 ft (833 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Old Coastguard look-out 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Beach: Fleswick Bay 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Seabird viewpoint 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Seabird viewpoint 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from start
- Peak: Dent (Wainwright summit) 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from start
- Peak: Dent 11.2 mi (18 km) from start
- Historic site: Blakeley Raise Stone Circle 13.7 mi (22 km) from start
- Waterfall 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Honister Slate Mine 27.2 mi (43.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: The Barn (Tourist Info) 29 mi (46.6 km) from start
- Shelter 29 mi (46.7 km) from start
- Shelter 30.3 mi (48.8 km) from start
- Campsite: National Trust Campsite 31.6 mi (50.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 31.6 mi (50.9 km) from start
- Waterfall: Galleny Force 32 mi (51.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 32.8 mi (52.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 32.8 mi (52.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Chandravadan Parekh's Monument 32.9 mi (53 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)
How long is Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)?
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) is 60.4 mi (97.2 km) long. Most people take about 25 hr 15 min. It climbs 11,486 ft (3,501 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,733 ft (833 m).
How hard is Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)?
Parking at the start, Fee. Closest lot to the start: St Bees Beach Car Park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)?
Drinking water on the way at 29.7 mi (47.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 24.6 mi (39.5 km), 27.2 mi (43.7 km), 27.2 mi (43.7 km).
Is Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) shaded?
Mostly exposed (22% under trees).
What can you do on Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)?
Beach Road Bakehouse & Beach Shop, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: St Bees Postie, 0.7 mi (1.1 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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