HomeTrailsCoast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England

Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England
Distance 60 mi96 km 137 mi221 km
Elevation gain 9,685 ft2,952 m 456 ft139 m
Typical duration 5 days 9 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National International
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: May, July, August Best months: April, May, June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England: which should you hike?

At 137 mi221 km, European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England is the longer route — roughly 77 mi124 km more than Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) (60 mi96 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.