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Coast To Coast Walk by Alfred Wainwright
The
book that started it all. After an arduous experience
walking the Pennine Way in 1968, the legendary walker Alfred Wainwright
decided to plan his own long-distance trail. Doreen Whitehead's 2009 B & B Accommodation Guide is is now available
The
original, and still the best. At
last, a new edition of the illustrated Coast to Coast walk. |
A
warm welcome to Coast to Coast
Walkers
If you're thinking about taking on the Coast To Coast Walk, maybe after watching Julia Bradbury's recent series on BBC 4, then you've come to the right place.
Julia Bradbury pictured at the start of her Coast to Coast walk, clutching her trusty copy of Alfred Wainwright's timeless guide.
Advice
When is the weather best for the walk? What kind of gear will I need to take? Do I have to be an experienced walker? To help you get a clear idea of what you need to know about the Coast To Coast our two professional guides, Lou Wilkinson and John Deighton have come up with an indispensable guide for you. Between them, they have walked the Coast To Coast more than 25 times and have some pretty sound opinions to share with you.. After reading their comments if you have any other queries of your own, we will be happy to try and advise you. Click here to read their professional suggestions.
Accommodation
Known
as the Queen of the Coast to Coast, Doreen Whitehead wrote the first ever
accommodation guide in 1986. Wainwright called it 'indispensable' and
her annual offering still remains the most reliable and popular listing
of B&Bs along the walk. Click here
to read what Doreen has to say on the subject.
Books and Maps
For
almost as long as there has been a Coast
To Coast Walk, Castle
Hill Book Shop has been selling guide books and maps
to hikers from their book shop in Richmond, Yorkshire - which as it
happens is at the half way point on the trek! You'll find their 30 years
of experience and hospitality (the kettle is always on) hard to beat!
To check out the full range of Coast To Coast
books and maps currently available click
here.
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the Richmond Walking Festival 25
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Maps are just one of the options when it comes to choosing maps.
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