Hike Across Three National Parks and an Historic and Literary Landscape

England Coast to Coast

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One of the Great Walks of the World is the coast-to-coast route that crosses England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. We’ve perfected this classic walk, hiking its most spectacular stretches as we cut a swath across England’s historic and literary landscape and through three magnificent national parks. We start in the impossibly romantic Lake District National Park, the sublime landscape that provided inspiration for Wordsworth and Coleridge, hike into the stone-built villages of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, then enter the purple-heather moors of North York Moors National Park, a fitting climax to a fascinating heritage hike. The good cheer of village inns and rural pubs where we relax with fellow hikers adds to the charm of this rewarding journey.

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Days 1-2
Irish Sea / Ravenglass

We head to the village of St. Bees to christen our boots in the Irish Sea, then set out on a rolling coastal path with stunning views out to the Isle of Man. Entering Lake District National Park at Ravenglass, we ascend onto Muncaster Fell, passing an ancient Roman bath house and encountering the craggy rock outcrops so typical of the Lake District.

Days 3-6
Lake District National Park

Momentous vistas and small details of beauty make the challenging trails of the Lake District glorious: stone walls overhung with berry bush, glistening green fields where white sheep graze, and still, blue tarns. We ascend to Burnmoor Tarn, with stunning views of England’s highest mountains, and visit the lovely hamlet of Wasdale. We descend into the beautiful valley of Borrowdale and continue to the famous Lakeland village of Grasmere to visit Dove Cottage, home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. Our last hike in the Lake District brings us over an ancient Roman road, the highest engineered by the Romans in England. Overnights at a cozy inn in Keswick.

Day 7
Kirkby Stephen / Durham

Taking a day off from hiking, we explore medieval Durham, a World Heritage Site with a striking Norman cathedral rising above the deep wooded gorge of the River Wear.

Days 8-9
Yorkshire Dales National Park

Back on the trail, we encounter three milestones: hiking into the Yorkshire Dales National Park, crossing the main watershed of England, and reaching the halfway point of our journey. We pass through some of the most beautiful villages in the Yorkshire Dales as we hike limestone hills criss-crossed by stone walls.

Days 10-12
North York Moors National Park

We follow the River Swale through enchanting meadows and wooded Yorkshire valleys. Along the way, we come upon Marrick Priory, established in the 12th century for Benedictine nuns. We also visit ancient Richmond, poised majestically above the River Swale and dominated by a massive Norman castle. A high traverse brings us over moors of purple heather to Grosmont, with its village cricket green, for a ride by steam locomotive to Pickering.

Days 13-14
Robin Hood’s Bay / York

With our adrenaline still flowing, we hike along blustery cliffs and down to the beach at Robin Hood’s Bay to let the North Sea lap our boots and congratulate ourselves on a job well done. On Day 14, we head to the medieval city of York (train transfers available) and on to Manchester airport.

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Tour Costs $5195 (11-12 members) $5495 (9-10 members) $5795 (6-8 members) Single supplement: $495 **Airfare is not included in Tour Cost unless indicated

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