Nigel & Darrells Coast 2 Coast Walk

Last year Darrell was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer and after successful treatment is now fully recovered. So we decided to put our walking skills and fitness to the test. Whilst raising funds jointly for Bowel Cancer UK and the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

We are walking Coast to Coast across the UK, From St.Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay in Yorkshire. 195 miles over 10 days. Up and down the steep hills and moors of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. Following Alfred Wainwrights famous and the most popular long distance trail in Britain. One of the world's great walks.

We start on the morning of the 5th August and aim to finish on the 14th. We hope other walkers will join us on the way. You will be able to see our exact route and track our progress. A link to our tracker will be posted here in due course.

To manage donations we have set up this GoFundMe page. All donations will be split evenly between the two charities. Please support us as best you can.

Bowel Cancer UK is the UKs leading bowel cancer charity providing expert information and support for everyone affected by bowel cancer. Working towards a vision of a future where nobody dies of the disease. The charity supports and funds research. They campaign for early diagnosis and access to the best treatment and care. Alongside educating the public and professionals about the cancer. Find out more at https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/

Masonic Charities Foundation is one of the largest grant-making charities in the country, helping to build better lives by encouraging opportunity, promoting independence and improving wellbeing. The charity awards millions of pounds each year to local and national charities that help the vulnerable, advance medical research and provide opportunities for young people. They also help to fund vital services such as hospices and air ambulances and regularly contribute to worldwide appeals for disaster relief. Find out more at https://mcf.org.uk/

From both of us and from our charities thank you so much for your support.

We would welcome anyone to join us on our hike, either by walking a few miles, a whole day or even several stages. There are plenty of transport links, car parking places and facilities on the way. Just let us know and we can help organise things for you.

Our Schedule

Mon 5th Aug St.Bees to Black Sail 38km/23½miles overnight Black Sail YHA

Tue 6th Aug Black Sail to Patterdale 37km/23miles overnight Noran Bank Farm

Wed 7th Aug Patterdale to Shap 27km/17miles overnight Greyhound Hotel

Thu 8th Aug Shap to Kirby Stephen 34km/21miles overnight Black Bull Hotel

Fri 9th Aug Kirby Stephen to Reeth 38km/23½miles overnight Black Bull Hotel

Sat 10th Aug Reeth to Catterick Bridge 26km/16miles overnight Farmers Arms Inn

Sun 11th Aug Catterick Bridge to Osmotherley 37km/23miles overnight Ghyll Mill YHA

Mon 12th Aug Osmotherley to Blakey Ridge 32km/20miles overnight Lion Inn

Tue 13th Aug Blakey Bridge to Egton Ridge 21km/13miles overnight Horseshoe Hotel

Wed 14th Aug Egton Bridge to Robin Hoods Bay 24km/15miles