Wainwright’s Coast to Coast – Across England on Foot
Wainwright’s Coast to Coast National Trail A Walk Between Oceans and Across a Nation The remarkable Wainwright’s Coast to Coast trail stretches from the Irish Sea at St. Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hood’s Bay, carving a winding path through some of England’s most varied landscapes, including the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors. Created by Alfred Wainwright and now officially recognized as a National Trail, this iconic route is more than just a walk - it is a journey through history and landscape that demands both effort and endurance. For us, it became the first of a series of hikes in the UK between ocean journeys and two transatlantic crossings aboard Queen Mary 2. After arriving in the UK by sea, we stepped into the heart of England and walked eastward across three geological regions, countless stone walls, and more sheep than we could count, before eventually reaching the crashing surf of the North Sea. Along the way, we were rained on, humbled by cli...