The Coast to Coast Walk, originally devised by the legendary Alfred Wainwright, has become one of Britain's most popular long distance routes. It starts at St Bees on the Cumbrian Coast and runs for 192 miles (307km) to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea, passing through three of Britain's loveliest National Parks, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

Martin Wainwright's description of the route is divided into twelve chapters, each covering one day's walk, and is accompanied by Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping and colour photographs. There are also brief essays on features or places of particular historical or landscape interest throughout the text. An introduction provides an overall historical background to the area, including information on local history, wildlife and archaeology plus advice for readers planning the walk. A Useful Information section at the end gives details of organisations which provide advice or information on matters such as travel and accommodation. This guide can be recommended as a reliable and easy to use companion that will keep you informed and entertained along the journey.

The starting points of the twelve day stages are as follows: St Bees; Ennerdale Bridge; Rosthwaite; Patterdale; Shap; Kirkby Stephen; Keld; Reeth; Richmond; Ingleby Cross; Clay Bank Top; Glaisedale.

England's most popular long distance path strides for 190 glorious miles from the Cumbrian coast across to the Yorkshire coast. From the cliffs of St. Bees to the sands of Robin Hood's Bay, discover some of the North's most stunning and diverse scenery. This classic trek crosses three outstandingly beautiful National Parks, The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.

Packed with information, this carefully researched guidebook is a perfect companion to what can be the walk of a lifetime. An introduction covers planning and practicalities, and throughout the guide the text is accompanied with sketch maps, gradient profiles and numerous illustrations of features of interest along the way.

This is the second edition of this guide to the Coast to Coast trail popularised by Wainwright. The walk from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay on Yorkshire's east coast is now one of the most popular long distance walks in Britain. At 178 miles (300km) long, the trail can easily be walked within a two week holiday period.

The guide is in three sections. The first gives the route description, from west to east, annotated as appropriate with notes of geological, historical, industrial, sociological and natural history interest. The second section gives the route description only in an east to west direction, cross-referenced to the points of interest. The final section comprises practical information including an accommodation listing and even names of doctors. The guide has OS mapping of the route and includes numerous full colour photographs taken by the author.

Regarding the route, the author says in his introduction - 'His [Alfred Wainwright's] chosen route was but one of many possibilities, and the man himself encouraged walkers to devise their own. So, the present walk differs significantly in a number of ways. Being environmentally and ecologically more friendly, it ostracises much of the road walking that bedevilled Wainwright's plan, and overcomes the indifference he often displayed towards rights of way, or the lack of them. What results is a tantalising and inspiring excursion to rank with the finest of this country's long distance walks, and all of it on established right of way or permissive paths.'

A complete guide to one of Britain's best loved long distance paths, describing the classic route from St Bees on the Irish Sea across the width of Northern England to the North Sea at Robin Hood's Bay. This spectacular two-week walk crosses three National Parks - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors.

One of the strengths of Trailblazer guides is the mapping and this guide includes 109 detailed sketch maps at the large scale of just under 1:20,000, making route finding easy. The unique mapping features include walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat and points of interest. These are not general purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. The maps are supported by detailed route descriptions. Itineraries cover hiking the 191 mile route in its entirety or sampling the delights on day walks or short breaks and include detailed public transport information for all access points. There is practical information for all budgets, what to see, where to stay, where to eat including pubs, hotels, B&B, camping and hostels. The introductory chapters also include planning the walk, the environment and nature.

This full colour footprint map is divided into eight sections, each displayed on a seperate panel, and folds easily to show a particular part of the walk. The route is marked in miles starting from St Bees and text clearly describing the route accompanies the map sections. The scale is approximately 1:50,000.

Printed on waterproof paper, this map will remain legible even when wet and can easily be dried and re-used. The plastic sleeve affords even further protection from wear and tear. Useful information for planning transport and accommodation are included on the map, as well as the location of all the services walkers need to enjoy the Coast to Coast Walk.

This full colour footprint map is divided into seven sections, each displayed on a seperate panel, and folds easily to show a particular part of the walk. The route is marked in miles starting from St Bees and text clearly describing the route accompanies the map sections.

Printed on waterproof paper, this map will remain legible even when wet and can easily be dried and re-used. The plastic sleeve affords even further protection from wear and tear. Useful information for planning transport and accommodation are included on the map, as well as the location of all the services walkers need to enjoy the Coast to Coast Walk.

A brief introduction and description of the route is included, together with directions on how to get to the start and attractions along the way. There are enlargements of important towns and villages showing facilities available. The map is printed on waterproof paper and has an additional protective plastic sleeve.

A brief introduction and description of the route is included, together with directions on how to get to the start and attractions along the way. There are enlargements of important towns and villages showing facilities available. The map is printed on waterproof paper and has an additional protective plastic sleeve.