What a day! Today was our longest and probably most challenging day on the Coast to Coast so far. We had an early breakfast after…
Coast to Coast Day 5: Grasmere to Patterdale – Sunshine, Stunning Views and Good Company
After yesterday’s well-earned rest day in Grasmere, we were ready to get back on the trail. We spent the day catching up on laundry, wandering…
Coast to Coast Day 4: Rosthwaite to Grasmere – A Short Day That Felt Very Long
Looking at the map, today didn’t seem too intimidating. The route was only 12.4 km with around 600 metres of elevation gain. We’ve completed many…
Coast to Coast Day 3: Ennerdale YHA to Rosthwaite – Rain, Clouds and New Friends
After a slightly restless night’s sleep in the Youth Hostel, we were ready for another day on the trail. I was sharing a dorm with…
Coast to Coast Day 2: Cleator to Ennerdale YHA – A Perfect Start to the Fells
After an early wake-up thanks to jet lag (still not our friend!), we packed our bags and enjoyed breakfast before setting off for our second…
Coast to Coast – Day 1: St Bees to Cleator (10.5 km)
This morning we finally began our Coast to Coast (C2C) walk! Originally, we were due to fly on Sunday, arrive on Monday, and start hiking…