Discover England's most iconic long-distance trail and its must-see highlights, from temperate rainforests and heather moors to ancient stone circles and the legendary Robin Hood's Bay.

What better adventure than walking sea to sea? And what better way to do it than via the Coast to Coast path? Spanning the width of England and connecting the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, the Coast to Coast is one of the world's most celebrated walking routes. Created by Alfred Wainwright and officially designated as a National Trail in 2026, its 190-mile route combines spectacular scenery, rich history and unforgettable walking.

Passing through prehistoric settlements, river gorges, waterfalls, castles, the lakes which inspired Wordsworth, Turner and Keates, and lined with some of England's rarest and oldest trees, it's unsurprising that the Coast to Coast is often considered the holy grail of walking trails.

Author Stephen Neale has spent a year walking and camping the path, and has written this wonderfully detailed guide to 1,000 places of interest along the route, illustrated with stunning photography. Read on for tips on places to stay and eat, as well as wild camping, foraging, star gazing, fossil hunting and wildlife spotting.

Lace up the walking boots and hit the trail: this is the book to fire your imagination and get the very best out of this extraordinary path.