Our England Adventure
May 3rd – May 20th, 2027
Walk approximately 190 miles across northern England, from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, on the iconic Coast to Coast route. Discover three spectacular national parks, breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills and charming rural villages, experiencing the best of the English countryside one unforgettable step at a time.
Day 1 – May 3rd: Arrival in St Bees
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Arrive in the charming coastal village of St Bees to settle in. Take a moment to dip your boots (or collect a pebble) from the beach before your massive journey begins tomorrow.
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Accommodation: Stonehouse Farm B&B or The Manor Country Hotel
Day 2 – May 4th: St Bees to Ennerdale Bridge
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Kick off your trek by scaling the striking red sandstone cliffs of St Bees Head. Leave the coast behind as you head inland, tackling your first major ascent over Dent Hill for an early taste of the panoramic views to come.
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Accommodation: The Shepherds Arms Hotel or The Fox & Hounds Pub
Day 3 – May 5th: Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite
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Venture deep into the rugged heart of the Western Lake District, tracking alongside tranquil lakes and beneath towering mountain crags.
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Accommodation: Yew Craggs B&B or Glaramara Hotel
Day 4 – May 6th: Rosthwaite to Grasmere
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A slightly shorter, incredibly scenic day that crosses high fell passes over to Grasmere. Reward yourself at the end of the walk by trying the village's world-famous local gingerbread.
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Accommodation: Local lakeside guest houses or village inns
Day 5 – May 7th: Grasmere to Patterdale
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Ascend past shimmering mountain tarns and over high ridges with sweeping views of Helvellyn and the surrounding valleys before descending into Patterdale.
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Accommodation: School House B&B or Crookabeck Farm B&B
Day 6 – May 8th: Patterdale to Shap
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Conquer a challenging and rewarding stage that takes you past Kidsty Pike—the highest point on the entire Coast to Coast route—before dropping down toward the ruins of Shap Abbey.
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Accommodation: The Hermitage B&B or local village guesthouses
Day 7 – May 9th: Shap to Kirkby Stephen
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Step away from the mountains and into open, rolling limestone country. Cross vast country tracts, historic green lanes, and peaceful moorlands leading straight into the market town of Kirkby Stephen.
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Accommodation: Old Croft House B&B or Lockholme B&B
Day 8 – May 10th: Kirkby Stephen to Keld
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Climb over the high, wind-swept expanses of Nine Standards Rigg—famous for its mysterious ancient stone cairns—before crossing into the gorgeous landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Accommodation: Traditional countryside B&Bs or converted stone farmhouses
Day 9 – May 11th: Keld to Reeth
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Follow the rushing waters of the River Swale through Swaledale, passing old lead-mining ruins, cascading waterfalls, and picture-postcard Yorkshire stone barns.
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Accommodation: Ivy Cottage B&B, The Buck Hotel, or The Black Bull Inn
Day 10 – May 12th: Reeth to Richmond
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Enjoy a gentle, low-level walking day through rich farmland and riverside paths that gently guide you into the historic, castle-dominated market town of Richmond.
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Accommodation: Willance House Guest House or The Castle House
Day 11 – May 13th: Richmond to Danby Wiske
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Trade rugged hills for flat, tranquil pathways. This stretch guides you across the lowlands of the Vale of Mowbray through quiet fields and traditional country lanes.
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Accommodation: The White Swan Inn or nearby lowland farm B&Bs
Day 12 – May 14th: Danby Wiske to Osmotherley
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Cross agricultural plains before reaching the western edge of the North York Moors, climbing gently up to the charming, stone-built village of Osmotherley.
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Accommodation: Ingleby House Farm B&B or The Golden Lion Inn
Day 13 – May 15th: Osmotherley to Blakey Ridge
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Step onto the vast, heather-draped expanses of the North York Moors. Follow ancient tracks and high ridge paths with endless, dramatic skies overhead.
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Accommodation: The Lion Inn (a famous 16th-century high-moorland pub)
Day 14 – May 16th: Blakey Ridge to Egton Bridge
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A wonderfully atmospheric walk past historic cross sites and deep into wooded river valleys, bringing you closer to the eastern coast.
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Accommodation: The Horseshoe Hotel or village riverside inns
Day 15 – May 17th: Egton Bridge to Robin Hood’s Bay
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Your final stretch of walking! Traverse coastal clifftops and final moorland ridges until the North Sea finally pops into view, leading you down into the winding, cobblestoned streets of Robin Hood’s Bay.
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Accommodation: The Wayfarer Guest House, The Villa, or Lee-Side B&B
Day 16 – May 17th: Departure from Robin Hood’s Bay
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Celebrate your monumental 190-mile achievement, enjoy a final look out over the ocean, and head home with memories to last a lifetime.
Total Trip Cost: - AUD$7,690
