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Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs Great Glen Way

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

Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) Great Glen Way
Distance 142 km 120 km
Elevation gain 3,055 m 1,598 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: May, July, August Best months: May, September
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Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs Great Glen Way: which should you hike?

At 142 km, Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) is the longer route — roughly 22 km more than Great Glen Way (120 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Great Glen Way 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.