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Coast to Coast Walk Becomes National Trail After £5.5M Upgrade

3/26/2026

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The Coast to Coast walk, a 190-mile trail from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, has become a National Trail after a £5.5 million upgrade.
The route, popularized by Alfred Wainwright over 50 years ago, offers improved accessibility.
Annie Wallen, a local resident, says she is glad to navigate parts of the trail in her motorized wheelchair.
The journey ends at the North Sea after passing through three National Parks.

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Story summary

The Coast to Coast walk, a 190-mile trail from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, has become a National Trail after a £5.5 million upgrade.
The route, popularized by Alfred Wainwright over 50 years ago, offers improved accessibility.
Annie Wallen, a local resident, says she is glad to navigate parts of the trail in her motorized wheelchair.
The journey ends at the North Sea after passing through three National Parks.