Coast to Coast Walk — Stages 1–2: St Bees to Rosthwaite
2 days · 30.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Coast to Coast Walk — Stages 1–2: St Bees to Rosthwaite is known for
Stages 1–2 of Coast to Coast Walk is an official 45.9 km point-to-point section from St Bees (Irish Sea) to Rosthwaite.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 66 ft to 6,371 ft over 30.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.8 mi · 43%
- Downhill 11.9 mi · 40%
- Flat 5.3 mi · 18%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Coast to Coast Walk — Stages 1–2: St Bees to Rosthwaite?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Coast to Coast Walk — Stages 1–2: St Bees to Rosthwaite scores 22/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Coast to Coast Walk — Stages 1–2: St Bees to Rosthwaite?
The Coast to Coast Walk — Stages 1–2: St Bees to Rosthwaite climbs roughly 6,086 ft total — about 202 ft per mile, topping out near 1,962 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.