Yep. Defo a bucket list item. But for me to do in one session wd b too much. I think I wd like to break it down but join u at the start for a few days and then I will come back anither time to finish. Ha I want to enjoy it without being too dog tired. So will keep an eye open for it

There was no Helicopter around for me,although a wet suit would have been welcome. The Guide book suggests 19 days,which includes one short day between Greenhead to the Twice Brewed,which i reflection was welcomed by several other walkers,as the stretch from Greenhead to Bellingham was a little too far considering the endurance required the many days before🙂

Yes Landranger, when you get past 60 you start to realise that one day there will be an end of your active life. You attend more funerals than christenings. Hence why I am in a hurry to get things done. I saw the TV programme on the Pennine way, I don't know who was presenting it, an experieced walker, but they appeared to make amazing progress without breaking sweat. I suspect a helicopter may have been around somewhere otherwise the camera crew would have to be superhuman.

Hi Glen,yes i remember your experience with deep snow one April a few years ago.
Preparation is an absolute essential necessity. I spent 18 months building up to my first and many more solo long distance trails choosing the C 2 C.Each day was a joy,rain or shine. When the time comes for me to stop,this will be my choice to end,but at 71 wonder how many more🙂

That's right Jo, May 2018. Too busy with other trips this year.

I have completed 15 annual charity long distance trails,Some days with the detail in the planning.Just know the distance you are comfortable with and some in reserve for poor weather and the occasional geographical challenge.However some days are best reflected through the bottom of a pint glass.Mine this year is the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path,but have to be mindful that Clive may have a cunning plan for Turnip🙂

Doug: I think you are planning ahead and aiming to do this in May 2018... is that right? Jo

Thanks for that landranger, I know the N Yorks moors fairly well and for most part it is a plateau with decent tracks across. I feel ceratin a 19 miler on the penultimate day wont kill me. It's the first 5 days if the weather is bad that will test my mettle.

The stretch from clay bank top to Glaisdale did not seem to be that difficult apart from the initial climb from clay bank top on to the moors. There is 5 mile treadmill called the Rosebury Railway. Remember landing in Glaisdale around 4 pm,around 8 hours walk

Ok I have done an approximate costing based on 13 days walking staying at YHAs and bunk houses where possible but I had to include 3 pubs on the route. Allowing for 3 meals a day and van transfer of luggage it comes to ?594. Not bad when I have seen travel companies charging ?1500 for a 13 day crossing. You would need to add for transport to St Bees and back from Robin Hoods Bay and any extra nights accomodation at St Bees and Robin Hoods Bay. I would allow ?800 max unless you like to make over use of the hospitality on route. If anyone is still interested I will put this on the Invitations board. Based on rainfall, daylight and temperature historic data the best time to do this would be May

I did it back in 2010 with 2 others using B&Bs. It's a lovely walk with a huge range of scenery and is one that I would certainly do again.
It took us 11 days: Ennerdale YH, Borrowdale YH, B&B in Patterdale, B&B in Shap, Black Bull in Kirkby Stephen, B&B in Reeth, B&B in Richmond, B&B in Ingleby Arncliffe, B&B in Farndale, B&B in Grosmont then B&B in RHB.
One problem was that the B&Bs took cash and there weren't enough cash points along the way! It cost around ?50 a day back then including an evening meal.

How far is it walk from Clay Bank to Glaisdale? Do you think it would be a reasonable distance for a days walk? If so the plan has come together and I can start costing it out.

Yes the Blue bell at Ingleby Cross,then when at Clay bank top,Great Broughton (pick up offered)

Thanks M3, what a wonderful site this is.

I know the area you are interested in well and probably, Pebbles will also, being from that area. I note the site www.coasttocoastguides.co.uk
lists recommended stops on that route. I am not sure of any hostels in the area you are looking at though.

Ok ODers. I really need your help now. I have found reasonably priced accomodation to just after Richmond. The last stop before Robin Hoods Bay will be Glaisdale where I found a hostel. I need someone to suggest reasonably priced accomodation for three or four night stops between Richmond and Glaisdale.

I did this one on a horse 2006 I think. Ill look out my notes I travel light and carried my luggage, well Mr Ben my steed did!

Jo, Miles per day will be lower for the first 5 days as we cross the lake district. They will increase to Kirkby Stephen then decrease as we cross the Yorks moors. Then an easy crossing of the Vale of Mowbray before two or three days to cross the N York Moors. It is finding places to stay on the route after Richmond which is proving hard. Once I have found accomodation I can work out an approximate price.

Then Bunkbarn Brompton on Swale.

Doug: sounds like your plan is coming together. I am quite interested in doing this so will look out for the dates when you post them. Any idea how many days yet... and what is the maximum miles per day do you reckon? 😮

Then Grinton Lodge YHA near Reeth.

Then Keld either Bunk house and Yurts or Butt House B & B. Half way and done the hardest bits.

Followed by the Kirkby Stephen Hostel.

Thanks for that landranger, my next stop was the Kings Arms, Shap.

First four days are spot on,but from Patterdale to Shap is quite a way,but when passed Hawswater there is a wonderful change of scenery,almost as listening to Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony. Better start early to make the most of it,with last lingering look at Lakeland from Kidsty Pike🙂

Worked out the first four nights. Night 1 YHA Ennerdale. Night 2 YHA Borrowdale, Night 3 YHA Grasmere, Night 4 YHA Patterdale.

Count me in Lazlo Woodbine

Minty, it's the St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay route. 196 miles. I think I might take a touch more than 6 days. I will see if Trail tracks do that routes thanks. I am not considering doing the snail method though Bentravia. A few creature comforts such as not carrying a large pack on your back for me. I see no merit in the Spartan way of life. They lost in the end so it didn't do them much good.

Lazlo Woodbine: Hadrian's Wall coast to coast did it on OD. Did this about 3 years ago. I used the Firm called Trail tracks. They move your kit from campsite to campsite and I put tents up for you. This was over six days hope this helps you.🙂

I don't care about spelling but this modern trend of using "of" for "have" is a bridge too far. It emerged from texting and now a large portion of the popualtion don't even know it's incorrect. 😀

Lazlo Woodbine: and Bideford spelt with only two Ds not three. Thank you 🤔

"Have said" Phil. it's teenagers who don't know the difference between a verb and a preposition.

Should of said Mariners Way. not path. From Biddeford to Dartmouth 73 miles.

I am intending to do that Phil but want someone to car share with. It's a fair old drive from Yorkshire to Dartmoor and I am allergic to buying latge amounts of petrol.

Carpe Diem!: on the subject of C2Cs why don't you and Doug come to the Dartmoor weekend early and we do the Two Moors Way (The old Mariners path ) look it up ! Part of which I have included in the weekend walks. Phil

The variation is why I am intersted. The Pennine way is a walk through Carbonifreous England, grit moor land or limestone dales. The coast to coast covers Cambrian though to Jurassic so much more varied geology and topography. Where did you stay and how did you transport the luggage? How many miles did you cover each day? How long did you take? 😀

I will put it up on the walks board when I have sorted it out Jonathan. You know I am meticulous in my research so will find the best value route. I am thinking of YHAs for a bed for the night and finding a carrier for luggage. The one's I have looked at so far have been quite expensive.

Lazlo Woodbine: let me know your plans Doug - I'd love to do this too! J🙂🙂🙂

Pebbles(Bea): oooh ...I've checked your grammar Bea 😀😀😀

I can spell, just can't type. When I was at school typing was the sole province of girls. We boys did woodwork which has been such a benefit to me throughout my career.🙂