Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

England Coast to Coast ONE OF THE BEST LONG-DISTANCE HIKES IN THE WORLD

The coast-to-coast journey across England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea is one of the great hikes of the

Days 1-6 Irish Sea / Lake District National Park At Ravenglass, we christen our boots in the Irish Sea (a coast-to-coast tradition), then hike the Lake District’s famously scenic landscapes of sapphire lakes and craggy peaks. After we visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage in Grasmere, we make the classic Lake District jaunt over Grisedale Hause, with a descent along ancient stone walls and the long, blue ribbon of Ullswater, one of the most beautiful of all English lakes. Our final Lake District hike brings us over the highest Roman road in England. Days 7-9 Yorkshire Dales National Park Entering James Herriot country, we cross the watershed of England, with the Lake District behind us and the Yorkshire Dales ahead. Our hikes bring us to a ruined Benedictine nunnery, through wooded Yorkshire valleys, and into charming villages. In ancient Richmond, poised majestically above the River Swale, we explore narrow cobbled alleys below a massive Norman castle. Days 10-14 North York Moors National Park / North Sea Our hike along moorland escarpments evokes images from the Bronte sisters’ masterpieces, and the dramatic play of light and color here can give you the feeling that you are hiking through an 18th century landscape painting. Following paths to Robin Hood’s Bay, we let the North Sea lap our boots and celebrate the culmination of our hike. On Day 14, depart for Manchester via the medieval city of York.

world. We’ve perfected this classic walk, hiking the most spectacular stretches as we cut a swath across England’s historic and literary landscape and through three magnificent national parks. We bring you from west to east, putting the prevailing wind at your back, from the romantic Lake District into the upland pastures of the Yorkshire Dales and across the dramatic purple-heather moors of Bronte Country to reach Robin Hood’s Bay on

“I would be hard-pressed to pick a favorite day because they were all so wonderful and unique. It was a superb trip!”

PETE GODING

Carol T., Kingston PA

the wild North Sea. En route, we visit delightful villages and ancient castles, stay at welcoming inns, and sip a pint or two at friendly country pubs—this is hiker’s England at its best!

HIGHLIGHTS • Savor the tranquil landscapes of the Lake District, the limestone country of the Yorkshire Dales, and the rolling moors of North York • Visit Wordsworth’s lovely Dove Cottage, historic Richmond, with its Norman castle on the River Swale, and take the heritage steam train to Pickering • Overnights in village inns and historic hotels, lively pub lunches DETAILS • 14-day trip begins and ends in Manchester • 13 nights inns, hotels, and B&Bs • All meals included except 2 lunches and 2 dinners

We’ve chosen the very best sections of England’s famed coast-to-coast trail for this adventure. PHOTO: JON SPARKS

DATES May 21-Jun 3, 2017 Jun 11-24

Jul 23-Aug 5 Aug 20-Sep 2 Sep 10-23

TRIP COST $6195 (11-14 members) $6695 (6-10 members) Single supplement: $650

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 + 5 6 7 13 hiking days on moderate to steep trails, 6-8 hours a day, van support

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