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

Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs European walking route E2 west, UK, South West 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 West England
Distance 60 mi96 km 27 mi44 km
Elevation gain 9,685 ft2,952 m 1,621 ft494 m
Typical duration 5 days 2 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: May, June, August
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Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England: which should you hike?

At 60 mi96 km, Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) is the longer route — roughly 33 mi53 km more than European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England (27 mi44 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England 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.