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Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs West Highland Way (Inveroran to Kingshouse)

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) West Highland Way (Inveroran to Kingshouse)
Distance 142 km 16 km
Elevation gain 3,055 m 315 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, August, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) vs West Highland Way (Inveroran to Kingshouse): which should you hike?

At 142 km, Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) is the longer route — roughly 126 km more than West Highland Way (Inveroran to Kingshouse) (16 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, West Highland Way (Inveroran to Kingshouse) 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.