Summary

Welcome to the Cornish Family Coast to Coast Challenge – an 180 miles cross country walk that will take us from St Bees, Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. Mum, Dad, 5 kids (age 4 - 12 yrs old) and a grandad (72 and counting) will 'walk a mile in the shoes' of families who have been displaced through war, famine, fear or persecution. Over 16 days (come rain, shine or blisters), we will peak mountains, traverse valleys and hike through moor and woods. We’ll be raising money for refugee families who, unlike us, had no choice but to leave their homes – families just like ours and yours.

Our chosen charity, Refugee Action York (RAY), offer practical aid, emotional support and an open door to men, woman, children and families without discrimination. Hear their stories and follow our intrepid journey either online or by our side. In true British style, let us stand (or walk) together in welcoming our newest countrymen to England’s green and pleasant land.

The master plan




As you can see, the walk begins in St Bees Head in Cumbria and, crossing three national parks, ends at Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire.  To suit our family dynamics, we have divided this traditional route down into 16 stages.  Here's how we are going to do it.


Date

Leg

Distance
·      4th Aug
St Bees  
to
B5345
5.5 miles
·      5th Aug
B5345
to
Ennerdale Bridge
10 miles
·      6th Aug
Ennerdale Bridge  
to
Rosthwaite
15 miles
·      7th Aug
Rosthwaite 
to
Patterdale
13 miles
·      8th Aug
Patterdale
to
Burnbanks
12 miles
·      9th Aug
Burnbanks
to
Orton
13 miles
·      10th Aug
Orton  
to
Kirkby Stephen
12.5 miles
·      11th Aug
Kirkby Stephen  
to
Keld
12 miles
·      12th Aug
Keld  
to
Reeth
11 miles
·      13th Aug
Reeth  
to
Richmond
12.5 miles
·      14th Aug
Richmond  
to
Danby Wiske
13 miles
·      15th Aug
Danby Wiske  
to
Ingleby Arncliffe
10 miles
·      16th Aug
Ingleby Arncliffe  
to
Clay Bank Top
12 miles
·      17th Aug
Clay Bank Top  
to
Lion Inn
11 miles
·      18th Aug
Lion Inn  
to
Grosmont
12 miles
·      19th Aug
Grosmont
to
Robin Hood’s Bay
13 miles

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