The Coast to Coast is a walking trail running for 313km (195 miles) across Northern England. It was devised by Alfred Wainwright and set out in his book A Coast to Coast Walk in 1973. Most often walked West to East, the route starts at St Bees on the Irish Sea and ends at Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea.
Where does the Coast to Coast Walk end?
Robin Hood’s Bay
Wainwright recommends that walkers dip their booted feet in the Irish Sea at St Bees and, at the end of the walk, in the North Sea at Robin Hood’s Bay.
How long is Coast to Coast Walk?
12 Days Walking
This is the original itinerary that Alfred Wainwright devised when he thought out the walk, and has an average daily distance of 16 miles. If you were to undertake this walk, I would highly advise adding a rest day along the way.
How difficult is Coast to Coast Walk?
The Coast to Coast is graded Moderate to Strenuous if you are walking it over 13-14 days. We can make it a little easier by offering itineraries that split some of the longer days down.
How long does it take to walk the Wainwrights Coast to Coast?
12-14 days
The Coast to Coast is about 190 miles long depending on the variations chosen on some of the legs. It is designed to be walked in 12-14 days.
Where does the Coast to Coast start?
Kumara Beach
It starts in Kumara Beach and traditionally finished in the Christchurch suburb of Sumner, but since 2015 finishes in New Brighton. The event was created in 1983 by Christchurch personality Robin Judkins, who sold the rights to Queenstown-based tourism company Trojan Holdings in 2013.
How many miles can you walk in a day?
If a walker is well-trained and is taking breaks and a meal stop, then 20 miles a day is reasonable. If you take no breaks and are going fast, you may be able to cover 30 miles if you have steadily built your mileage over the course of three to six months.
How do you prepare for Coast to Coast walking?
Aim to complete at least four 2-day practice walks of at least 12 miles on consecutive days before your C2C walking holiday (i.e. four walking weekends). Increase your activity levels slowly and steadily over time. Ensure your walking boots are well worn-in, comfortable, waterproofed and have good ankle support.
How long does it take for a 6km walk?
By walking for 1 hour at 6km/h, you will burn an average of 300 Kcal.
Is the Coast to Coast Walk signposted?
The Coast to Coast walk is sporadically signposted. Interestingly the only place you won’t see any signs is the Lake District, presumably as it’s not actually an official route despite its popularity. Signposts are useful in letting you know that you’re going the right way, but they can’t be relied on.
Is dent on the Coast to Coast Walk?
Dent Fell is the first of the large hills climbed by Coast to Coast walkers setting off from St Bees. It is effectively the gateway to the Lake District National Park. Dent Fell is 352 metres high, the highest land in the immediate vicinity and has a long, broad, conical twin peaked summit.
What is the shortest distance across England?
556 miles
The route traverses the entire country in a diagonal line between its most southeastern and northeastern coasts, just south of the border between England and Scotland. What is this? From point to point, as the crow flies, this distance clocks in at 426 miles (686km), but the shortest route by road is 556 miles (895km).
Where does Pennine Way start and finish?
Bare facts. The Pennine Way is a walking trail running for 429km (270 miles) along the central mountains of England: the Pennines and the Cheviots. It starts at Edale in the Peak District and ends at Kirk Yetholm in the Borders, just inside Scotland.
How far is the Cumbrian Way?
73 miles
If you are new to long distance walking or perhaps only have time for a week away then look no further than the Cumbria Way. At 73 miles in length – most of it low-level walking and with only 2 major climbs – the Cumbria Way is a perfect introduction to long distance walking.
How long is the Pennine Way?
268 miles
You can spend as little or as long as you like walking on the Pennine Way National Trail. The Trail is 268 miles (435km) long, but chances are, that if you walk from one end to the other you will walk nearer to 253 miles. Some people like to walk the full length between Edale and Kirk Yetholm.
How far is the Coast to Coast cycle route?
137 miles
137 miles over 3 days – C2C bike ride.
How much should you cycle a day?
World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that adults aged 18-64 years should indulge in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week to stay healthy. What many do not know is that a daily cycle ride of only 20 minutes is sufficient to achieve this target!
How long does it take to bike across the country?
Most people will take between 2-4 months depending on route and pace. The Southern Tier is the shortest coast-to-coast route at just over 3000 miles, while the TransAm is the longest established route at over 4200 miles.
How far should a healthy person be able to walk?
Reasonable Walking Distances
Data gathered at walking events suggests that you can probably walk 5 to 7 miles (9 to 11 kilometers) if you are a healthy person without diabetes, heart disease, or orthopedic problems. That is about two hours of walking at a steady pace.
How many miles is 10000 steps?
5 miles
An average person has a stride length of approximately 2.1 to 2.5 feet. That means that it takes over 2,000 steps to walk one mile and 10,000 steps would be almost 5 miles.
Is walking 10 miles a day too much?
Whether you’re currently sedentary or just looking to add variety to your exercise program, 10 miles per day of walking can be an excellent way to improve your health, well-being, and overall quality of life.
