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15 Day England’s Coast to Coast plus Scottish Highlands
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The Experience
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This 15-day guided walking tour showcases the best of two iconic UK trails: England’s renowned Coast to Coast Walk and Scotland’s famous West Highland Way. Designed for those who want to experience the UK’s finest landscapes in a Pack Free style, this adventure highlights the most stunning sections of both walks, allowing you to fully enjoy each moment without the burden of a heavy pack. The journey begins with England’s Coast to Coast Walk, featuring the dramatic beauty of the Lake District, the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales, and the rugged charm of the North York Moors. Traverse historic paths, explore quaint villages, and take in the breathtaking scenery that has captivated travelers for generations. Heading north, the route includes a visit to Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. From there, delve into the rugged landscapes of Scotland’s West Highland Way. Discover the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands, with shimmering lochs, including the famous Loch Lomond, and towering peaks like Ben Nevis providing a stunning backdrop. Each night’s accommodation has been handpicked for its charm and character, with highlights such as the historic Augill Castle and two luxurious lodges along Loch Lomond’s shores. These carefully chosen stays offer comfort and style, with fine dining experiences that showcase local produce and include wine with each evening meal. Convenient transfers between walks ensure a seamless travel experience, allowing you to focus on the incredible views and captivating history. With a blend of England’s captivating coast-to-coast trail and Scotland’s stunning highland scenery, this 15-day adventure provides a truly unforgettable exploration of the UK’s most remarkable landscapes.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- PackFree Walking Experience
- England’s Coast to Coast Walk
- Scotland’s West Highland Way
- Charming Accommodations
- Seamless Travel
- Exceptional Views and Experiences
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Manchester
Transportation. Welcome to England! Meet your guides in the foyer of the Raddison Blue Edwardian Hotel in Manchester at 7.30am. This morning, we drive from Manchester to the coastal village of St Bees in Cumbria on the West Coast of England, a 3-hour drive.
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Hiking at St Bees. Walk St Bees to Cleator: St Bees is a small village with over 1000 years of history. We head to the water to see the Coast-to-Coast monument near the lifeboat station and as Founder of the walk, Aldred Wainwright’s advises, dip our boot in the Irish Sea to start the walk.
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Eco Tour at St Bees Lighthouse. St Bees Lighthouse: From here our walk follows the cliffs of St Bees Head for a few kilometers renowned for its birdlife and before reaching St Bees Lighthouse. We then turn inland to pass through the villages of Sandwith with its village green and quaint gardens, then Moor Row and eventually walk into our accommodation at Cleator in the West Cumberland Plain.
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Enjoying a superb dinner in the restaurant accompanied by wine.
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We spend the night in a remote township of the charming Ennerdale Country House Hotel.
Day 2
Manchester
Eco Tour at Lake District National Park. The Lake District: This morning, we enjoy an early breakfast before the short 10-minute transfer to the start of our walk at Ennerdale Water. Today’s walk will showcase stunning scenery as our path takes us along the pretty shores of Ennerdale Water.
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Leisure at Lake District National Park. Leisure time at Grasmere: This remote region is far less frequented by tourists than the other lakes that make up The Lake District and well worth the effort. From Ennerdale we enjoy a relatively flat walk to the remote Black Sail, before the steep ascent at Loft Beck and the stunning landscapes of Honister Pass. From here we will transfer to the beautiful village of Grasmere within The Lake District (45 minutes). Tonight, we stay at the charming Daffodil Hotel and Spa. Set in the center of Grasmere with quaint shops and cafes at your doorstep, enjoy time to explore this charming village. Walk terrain: Total ascent 765m. Descent 785m.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant featuring traditional English cuisine with perfectly matched wines.
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Tonight, we stay at the charming Daffodil Hotel and Spa.
Day 3
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Hiking at Glenridding. The Lake District - Walk Grasmere to Glenridding: After breakfast, we continue our walking adventure through The Lake District from Grasmere to Glenridding. The route ascends to the pass of Grisedale Hause and then head up and over St Sunday Crag (840m) and down the valley to the charming Patterdale village. Note for fitter groups we have the option to take a more challenging route via the summit of Helvellyn which takes an extra 2 hours (3kms extra). Afterwards, we continue our walk from Patterdale into our hotel at Glenridding. Our accommodation tonight is at the magnificent Inn on the Lake, Ullswater. This 4-star hotel is set on a magnificent 15-acre property on the shores of Lake Ullswater offering breathtaking views and stunning gardens.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Tonight dine in the hotel’s grand Lake View Restaurant featuring imaginative local cuisine served with wonderful wines.
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Accommodation.
Day 4
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Eco Tour at Yorkshire Dales National Park. Yorkshire Dales National Park - Walk Orton to Kirkby Stephen: Enjoy a hearty breakfast before our transfer to the start of our walk (60 minutes) through the wild moorlands. Beyond Sunbiggin Tarn home to abundant birdlife, the route takes you into Smardale, a delightful valley through which a railway once passed, and an impressive viaduct can still be seen. Then it’s over Smardale Fell and a descent into the quaint market town of Kirkby Stephen. We transfer to our accommodation (10 mins). Tonight, we stay in a boutique castle at Kirkby Stephens. Augill Castle has been painstakingly restored to its former glory by its current owners. You’ll love the warmth, charm and hospitality of this unique location.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Tonight enjoy dinner prepared by a private chef.
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Tonight, we stay in a boutique castle at Kirkby Stephens.
Day 5
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Eco Tour at Yorkshire Dales National Park. Walk Keld to Reeth: This morning enjoys a delicious breakfast before we transfer to Keld to the start of our walk (30mins). The tiny and tranquil village of Keld sits at the head of the Swaledale Valley. Keld’s landscape has four beautiful waterfalls as well as numerous old stone buildings. It was once the heart of a thriving mining industry when the population rose to 6000 in the 19th century. On today’s walk, you will delight in beautiful panoramas of rolling green hills, pretty rivers, and abandoned stone farmhouses and mines. After lunch, in the cute village of Gunnerside, our walk continues on to the village of Reeth with its variety of shops. We walk directly into our hotel at Reeth, the luxurious Burgoyne Hotel, a charming Georgian country house hotel overlooking the village green.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant dining on delicious food featuring local produce and wonderful wine.
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Our hotel at Reeth, the luxurious Burgoyne Hotel.
Day 6
Manchester
Hiking at Yorkshire Dales National Park. Walk Reeth: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we start our walk today. From the village of Reeth our walk takes us past Marrick Priory once a Benedictine nunnery in 1140. Little of this building has survived except for the tower. Our path gradually climbs through woods and then grassy pastures along the way passing the villages of Marrick and Marske. We eventually arrive at the town of Richmond.
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Local Flavor. This beautiful Yorkshire Dales market town has an impressive Norman Castle and a large, cobbled marketplace.
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Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant featuring fresh local ingredients and perfectly matched wines.
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We spend the night at Easby Hall or similar in Richmond.
Day 7
Manchester
Eco Tour at North York Moors. Walk Osmotherley to Clay Bank Top: This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to our day’s walk. (40 mins). Today’s walk takes us into the North Yorks Moors with its rolling hills of purple heather. The North York Moors are one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the UK covering an area of 1436 square kilometers. Our walks take us through woodlands then climbs steeping up to the northern edge of the moors. From here we take in magnificent panoramic views. We follow the undulating hills to Carlton Bank and arrive at Lord Stone Cafe for a break. Afterwards, we continue our journey enjoying superb views all the way to Clay Bank Top. We transfer to our accommodation 30 minutes away. Tonight enjoy accommodation at Gisborough Hall Hotel or similar. Enjoy the 16th century property full of old-world charm and character. Relax in the cozy main lounge and bar area with its roaring log fires and enjoy the warm hospitality and charm of this special property. Each room at the hotel as its own special character and decor as well as ensuite.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner will be in the hotel’s stylish restaurant offering hearty Yorkshire fare and superb wines.
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Tonight enjoy accommodation at Gisborough Hall Hotel or similar.
Day 8
Manchester
Hiking at Littlebeck, North Yorkshire. Walk Littlebeck to Robin Hoods Bay: Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the start of the walk. (40 mins). Today we begin at the village of Littlebeck, pass by the ‘Hermitage’ a huge boulder hollowed out to make a home near the 20m high Falling Foss Waterfall. We walk through the last section of moors near Greystone hills before reaching the coast, where the trails take us along a coastal cliff path into Robin Hood’s Bay. This stunning, red-roofed village is set on the hillside overlooking the North Sea. From here we descend down the narrow steep streets of the village till we eventually reach Wainwright’s Bar at the Bay Hotel located on the harbor waterfront.
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Breakfast. Enjoy dinner in the restaurant with superb wines.
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After lunch, we transfer to Carlisle (2 hr. 40 mins). Tonight, our accommodation is at The Halston Hotel, Carlisle.
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Accommodation.
Day 9
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Local Flavor at Hadrian's Wall. Hadrians Wall to Glasgow: After breakfast we head out to explore historic Hadrian’s Wall. Built by the Roman army after Emperor Hadrians visit in 122AD, the stone walls stretched from coast to coast forming a continuous Roman defensive barrier that guarded the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years from Barbarians with a small fort every mile. We will travel to Housesteads to see the best-preserved Roman fort in the country as well as some other key locations.
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Transportation. Afterwards, we make our way to Glasgow (2 hr. drive), stopping for lunch enroute. Our accommodation for tonight is the boutique Malmaison Hotel
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner in the stylish Chez Mal Brasserie including wine.
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Accommodation.
Day 10
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Hiking at West Highland Way. Walk Dryman to Balmaha: This morning, we drive from Glasgow to the start of our walk. The West Highland Way officially starts at Milngavie on the northern outskirts of Glasgow. We will stop here for photos and to pick up lunches but will continue on to the small historic town of Drymen to start our great walk. On leaving Drymen, we join the West Highland Way trail as it veers away from the road and heads towards Conic Hill. The view from Conic Hill is world-class, and your first taste of the epic landscapes you will experience on the West Highland Way. Below you, stretching across the world-famous Loch Lomond, are a chain of islands that mark the highland boundary fault, the literal threshold between the lowlands and the highlands of Scotland. After tearing yourself away from the views of Loch Lomond you descend into the tiny village of Balmaha
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Boating at Inchcailloch. Boat ride to Inchcailloch: In the afternoon we join a boat cruise on stunning Loch Lomond to the island of Inchcailloch, where we take a short walk around this beautiful island. Around this area, keep a lookout for Ospreys, diving into the loch after fish. Later we check into our accommodation at the charming Oak Tree Inn. Set on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, this property is ideally located next to the loch and in the center of the village center.
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Lunch. Tonight enjoy dinner in the Inn’s superb restaurant featuring local Scottish cuisine served with superb wines. You may even be brave to try the famous Scottish Haggis!
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Our accommodation at the charming Oak Tree Inn.
Day 11
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Eco Tour at Inversnaid. Loch Lomond - Walk Rowardennan to Inversnaid: After a hearty breakfast, we start our walk from Rowardennan. This is a day of interesting walking along the ‘bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to Inversaid. The Loch is the largest area of fresh water in Britain and is almost 40km long and up to 190m deep. Enjoy views of the loch and beautiful scenery dominated by water and woodland gives way to the rocky fells and mountain views of the Highlands and Ben Lomond Mountain. Once we arrive at Inversaid we enjoy refreshments at the local pub.
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Boating. Ferry ride: Afterwards we catch the ferry across to Inveruglas before being transferred the short distance to our accommodation.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Tonight enjoy our meal in the restaurant accompanied by superb wines.
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Accommodation.
Day 12
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Eco Tour at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Walk Inverarnan to Kirkton Farm: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring back across the water. From here we drive north and enjoy a short stop at the world-famous Drovers Inn. This reputedly-haunted pub is an eccentric mix of old furniture, stuffed animals and pieces of armour all in a lively hotel. Today its nearly 16kms of mostly level walking along the worn, cobbled surface of the old military road surrounded by wonderful mountain scenery. For much of its route the trail makes use of historical lines of communication, in particular droving and military roads. The growth of cattle rearing in the Highlands in the 17th and 18th centuries created a network of drove roads through the mountains. Many of the old Inns sprang up at this time to provide accommodation for the drovers and grazing for the animals.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Enjoy dinner created by Head Chef David Hetherington featuring produce from local farmers.
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Accommodation.
Day 13
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Hiking at Bridge of Orchy. Walk Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse: After a hearty breakfast we head out for our day’s walking adventure. Today’s walk takes us from the Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse. We traverse the Rannoch Moor, the largest undeveloped wilderness area in the whole of Britain. This remote landscape composed of boggy moorlands, lochans, rivers, and rocky outcrops supports a variety of flora and fauna including curlews, grouse and red deer. It’s known as the remotest and wildest section of the whole Way. We arrive at our accommodation at the iconic Kingshouse Hotel. Surrounded by dramatic mountains, the hotel has a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty. Relax by the cosy fires as you soak up the sensational views from the lounge and dining room areas.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Tonight dine in the stylish Kingshouse Restaurant indulging in sensational cuisine and perfectly matched wines.
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Our accommodation at the iconic Kingshouse Hotel.
Day 14
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Hiking at Kinlochleven. Walk Glencoe to Kinlochleven: After breakfast, we head out for our day’s walk. This stretch gives spectacular walking across inspiring mountainous terrain. After a gentle start walking towards the Glencoe hills, we begin our climb to the highest point of the West Highland Way, The Devils Staircase. This ascent of almost 260m is not as hard of the name suggests. It is believed to have been named by soldiers who had to carve this sinuous military road up the hillside in the 1750s. We follow the trail as it climbs to the pass (548m) where there are views over the Glencoe peaks and, in good weather, north towards Ben Nevis. From the top, it’s a long descent across rugged mountainside and then on a rather steep track down to Kinlochleven, a more modern village set amidst dramatic Highland scenery. But after a day walking around Glencoe, it seems essential to finish with refreshments at the Boots Bar of the famous Clachaig Inn.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner in the restaurant served with wine.
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Afterwards we return to our accommodation at the superb Kinghouse Hotel for the evening.
Day 15
Fort William
Local Flavor. Fort William city tour: Afterwards, we head to Fort William which has a trail endpoint with sculpture in its main pedestrian street where we can take some final group photos and enjoy some time to shop for souvenirs in the quaint shops.
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From here we transfer back to Glasgow (2.5 hours' drive) where you can be dropped back at the hotel at approximately 6.00pm. The end of a remarkable journey. Thanks for travelling with us!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Pack Free fully supported walk with no heavy packs to carry Professional and passionate guides Day 1 pickups from Manchester Final day drop offs in Glasgow
Not Included
Tips and gratuities
What to Bring
Hiking shoes Comfortable clothes
Meeting & Pickup
Guests will be required to fly into Manchester the day prior to the tour. Manchester is an international airport with connecting flights from many Asian cities and Dubai
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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