Summary
The Coast to Coast trail in England has been upgraded with a £5.5 million investment. This trail now has improved paths, signs, and accessibility, becoming an official National Trail. The trek stretches 190 miles from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire.
Key Facts
- The Coast to Coast walk is now a designated National Trail.
- The trail stretches 190 miles from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.
- It passes through three National Parks, including the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
- A £5.5 million upgrade has improved the path's surface, signage, and accessibility.
- Alfred Wainwright originally created the trail over 50 years ago.
- The route is now a legal public right of way, and improved markers guide hikers.
- Some parts of the trail are accessible to people using motorized wheelchairs.
- Flagstones have been laid in some areas to prevent erosion from hikers.
