Happy memoriess of 1979 when I hiked the C2C in 10 days just weeks after leaving the Army, backpaking carry a 25 kilo backpack with pre-purchased dried food. Fantastic weather. I did it again in 2000 and took photographs, this time I took my time and it took me 14 days.
Was there many people on the C2C in 1979 Anthony ? I think it a great walk the C2C but actually quite tough especially the section over the lakes. 10 days is great going by the way. 😀
@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629 Had to look in my guide book to give you the answer, I met or walked with 15 other hikers along the way. I loved the Lake District the best as it was my first visit, I found the North York Moors a bit dull reguarding the lack of buildings in the more isolated parts. But overall I would say in parts its easier for a first Long Distance Hike, a lot easier than my first mega hike (that was the Pennine Way in 1976) do you remember that long Hot Summer of 76?
There was nearly always someone close by to chat too, but I would not say it was too busy, most nights it was easy to find a place to camp where it was quiet, but could still see others camping not too far away when camp sites were not available.@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629
I'm booked to do this in Sept 22. As an alternative to your well planned trip, you can use an organised guided trip company (I'm going with HF Holidays - have been to a few of their hotels and did Hadrian's Wall with them last summer and they are very good). 14 nights using 7 hotels - meet on the first day at St Bees train station and they bus you to the first hotel in Ennerdale; next morning, first walking day, they bus you back to St Bees and you then walk back to the hotel; day 2, walk over to Seatoller where they pick you up and take you on to the next hotel; day 3, bus to Seatoller and walk back to hotel - this back and forth carries on across the whole walk with your luggage going between hotels by bus. (There were a couple of times on HW when people didn't feel up to the walk so they travelled with the luggage or used a bus to the next hotel). Trained guide provided so you don't need to worry about the map reading. Breakfast and dinner at the hotels and packed lunch provided. Walking between 8.5 and 19.5 miles depending on where hotels/pick up points etc are and the difficulty of the walking. Single rooms available at a surcharge but you might be able to get a shared twin room if they have the right mix of people booked (I did this on HW and made a great friend). You're walking in a group of about 12 people if fully booked so lots of people to talk to and company on the way. As an extra - check the trains - sometimes it can be quicker to go to Carlisle and down the coast line than to change at Preston/Lancaster/Carnforth and come north on the coast line (there are times when you can get no further south than Whitehaven at weekends). Really enjoyed the series and this follow up. Thanks D&B - if you need a bed near St Bees look me up in Whitehaven.
Hi Richard - Sorry for the slow reply - too busy hiking 😊 Thanks for that very detailed overview of your trip - someone was just asking me about booking a trip on the C2C and if you don't mind I will forward your information to them. Booking on most of the UK long distance paths is difficult at the best of times, but post covid the demand and the price has gone through the roof. Pubs and hotels that were £80 for double B&B are all over £100 now. We have not hiked the Hadrian's Wall Way but just completed the Pennine way which follows the HW for one day and was great If you have seen our website www.hikingwithdaveandbarbara.co.uk it might give you some new ideas for future hikes. Hope the C2C goes well in September. It's a great walk but tough in places Cheers Richard & Good Luck Dave & Barbara
@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629 send on the info by all means. I looked separately at redoing HW by booking B&Bs and hotels and it wasn't that much cheaper than using HF and at least everything is done for you. HW as a walk is really 3 parts - 2 days mainly fields at the beginning, 2 days walking alongside the wall, and then 2 days back to fields (where the land was suitable for arable farming then the wall became a quarry and has been totally robbed out and the ditches that surrounded it ploughed until very little exists to show you that the wall was there at all.) If you're interested in the Roman history, the central 2 days are best by far.
Done it twice, first in the mid 1980s West to East then again in 2000 East to West. Enjoyed both and would love to be able to do it again but I know my Knees would go on strike after the first few steps now I am a nearly 70 yrs old.
I guess I ONLY have myself to blame, prior to my first C2C I hike the Pennine Way twice, once in each direction, and after my last C2C I did John OGroats to Land End the following year, and after that I did a Lands End to John OGroats, followed two years later with a Circumnavigation of the UK Mainland in a Clockwise direction. I guess if you add up all the miles walked/Hiked it would close to 5,000 miles or more? So now I am at the stage where its time to pay for my enjoyment of hiking long distance paths. I knew it would come sooner or later, but I hoped it would be the later timeframe. Do not get me wrong I did the hiking when I was able and I now have the memories to look back on and pass on some tips for modern day hikers. If I was given a second chance I would still like to think I would not change my passed hiking exploits. I LOVED them at the time of doing them and I have my Memories to look back on. I guess I am now just waiting for a Bionic Suit to let me enjoy them all over again. Or at least my reverse Circumnavigation of the UK Mainland. Regrets I have a few BUT Hiking all those miles is NOT one of them. Tony in Essex A Retired Hiker@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629
Doing this for royal charities in May but wild camping most of the way so carrying a full military style pack. Looking forward to it. Pubs are going to be serving outside customers so will be utilising these plus shops for some supplies to supplement the dry rations I'm carrying.
Should be good Andy - sounds like you are doing it the hard way with a pack and a half. Take care on the trip and we hope yopu enjoy it as much as we did - cheers Dave & Barbara
Hi Guys. Very informative,thanks. I live in Australia and my wife and I plan to do the C2C in August 23. I have looked on line and I can’t seem to find the Coast to Coast AZ map book which Barbra recommended. Where might I be able to purchase this? Thanks.
Hi Chris - I checked with Barbara and we bought it on amazon uk - if you check the link then it shows it as being sold out or unavailable. It is a great little map book and I would keep checking the link and see if it comes into stock. The C2C is a must. Let us know if you manage to get hold of the book. We will keep look as well www.amazon.co.uk/dp/178257168X/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_00RG96S57GS50CYP09KR_00 cheers Dave & Barbara
Hi Dave and Barbara, I'm doing the coast to coast in April, I have the same map as yourselves but I'm not very good with compass😁can the walk be done with just the map ? Thanks.
Hi John Sorry for the slow response. We have been busy decorating. Firstly map was great and you definitely need one. We of course, carry a compass, but to be honest I can't recall using one on the trip. The only time we met people who had got lost was just after passing black sail hostel. Directions and conditions were poor, and the two German lads we met said they were close to calling the emergency services out. Fortunately backtracked and found the correct path. Anyway you should be fine. Good luck and let us know how the get on Cheers Dave and Barbara
Happy memoriess of 1979 when I hiked the C2C in 10 days just weeks after leaving the Army, backpaking carry a 25 kilo backpack with pre-purchased dried food. Fantastic weather. I did it again in 2000 and took photographs, this time I took my time and it took me 14 days.
Was there many people on the C2C in 1979 Anthony ? I think it a great walk the C2C but actually quite tough especially the section over the lakes. 10 days is great going by the way. 😀
@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629 Had to look in my guide book to give you the answer, I met or walked with 15 other hikers along the way. I loved the Lake District the best as it was my first visit, I found the North York Moors a bit dull reguarding the lack of buildings in the more isolated parts. But overall I would say in parts its easier for a first Long Distance Hike, a lot easier than my first mega hike (that was the Pennine Way in 1976) do you remember that long Hot Summer of 76?
There was nearly always someone close by to chat too, but I would not say it was too busy, most nights it was easy to find a place to camp where it was quiet, but could still see others camping not too far away when camp sites were not available.@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629
I'm booked to do this in Sept 22. As an alternative to your well planned trip, you can use an organised guided trip company (I'm going with HF Holidays - have been to a few of their hotels and did Hadrian's Wall with them last summer and they are very good). 14 nights using 7 hotels - meet on the first day at St Bees train station and they bus you to the first hotel in Ennerdale; next morning, first walking day, they bus you back to St Bees and you then walk back to the hotel; day 2, walk over to Seatoller where they pick you up and take you on to the next hotel; day 3, bus to Seatoller and walk back to hotel - this back and forth carries on across the whole walk with your luggage going between hotels by bus. (There were a couple of times on HW when people didn't feel up to the walk so they travelled with the luggage or used a bus to the next hotel). Trained guide provided so you don't need to worry about the map reading. Breakfast and dinner at the hotels and packed lunch provided. Walking between 8.5 and 19.5 miles depending on where hotels/pick up points etc are and the difficulty of the walking. Single rooms available at a surcharge but you might be able to get a shared twin room if they have the right mix of people booked (I did this on HW and made a great friend). You're walking in a group of about 12 people if fully booked so lots of people to talk to and company on the way. As an extra - check the trains - sometimes it can be quicker to go to Carlisle and down the coast line than to change at Preston/Lancaster/Carnforth and come north on the coast line (there are times when you can get no further south than Whitehaven at weekends). Really enjoyed the series and this follow up. Thanks D&B - if you need a bed near St Bees look me up in Whitehaven.
Hi Richard - Sorry for the slow reply - too busy hiking 😊 Thanks for that very detailed overview of your trip - someone was just asking me about booking a trip on the C2C and if you don't mind I will forward your information to them.
Booking on most of the UK long distance paths is difficult at the best of times, but post covid the demand and the price has gone through the roof. Pubs and hotels that were £80 for double B&B are all over £100 now.
We have not hiked the Hadrian's Wall Way but just completed the Pennine way which follows the HW for one day and was great
If you have seen our website www.hikingwithdaveandbarbara.co.uk it might give you some new ideas for future hikes.
Hope the C2C goes well in September. It's a great walk but tough in places
Cheers Richard & Good Luck
Dave & Barbara
@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629 send on the info by all means. I looked separately at redoing HW by booking B&Bs and hotels and it wasn't that much cheaper than using HF and at least everything is done for you. HW as a walk is really 3 parts - 2 days mainly fields at the beginning, 2 days walking alongside the wall, and then 2 days back to fields (where the land was suitable for arable farming then the wall became a quarry and has been totally robbed out and the ditches that surrounded it ploughed until very little exists to show you that the wall was there at all.) If you're interested in the Roman history, the central 2 days are best by far.
Done it twice, first in the mid 1980s West to East then again in 2000 East to West. Enjoyed both and would love to be able to do it again but I know my Knees would go on strike after the first few steps now I am a nearly 70 yrs old.
Its a shame Tony as some people seem to go on forever. Seen plenty of over 70's doing some amazing hikes though 😊
I guess I ONLY have myself to blame, prior to my first C2C I hike the Pennine Way twice, once in each direction, and after my last C2C I did John OGroats to Land End the following year, and after that I did a Lands End to John OGroats, followed two years later with a Circumnavigation of the UK Mainland in a Clockwise direction. I guess if you add up all the miles walked/Hiked it would close to 5,000 miles or more? So now I am at the stage where its time to pay for my enjoyment of hiking long distance paths.
I knew it would come sooner or later, but I hoped it would be the later timeframe. Do not get me wrong I did the hiking when I was able and I now have the memories to look back on and pass on some tips for modern day hikers. If I was given a second chance I would still like to think I would not change my passed hiking exploits. I LOVED them at the time of doing them and I have my Memories to look back on. I guess I am now just waiting for a Bionic Suit to let me enjoy them all over again. Or at least my reverse Circumnavigation of the UK Mainland. Regrets I have a few BUT Hiking all those miles is NOT one of them. Tony in Essex A Retired Hiker@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629
Fantastic videos best youtube so far. Only you showed many signs of the coast to coast route in video but then that it's not well sighn posted😂
Lots of good info, thank you.
Thanks Neil - Hope you manage to do the hike sometime - Cheers Dave & Barbara
Doing this for royal charities in May but wild camping most of the way so carrying a full military style pack. Looking forward to it. Pubs are going to be serving outside customers so will be utilising these plus shops for some supplies to supplement the dry rations I'm carrying.
Should be good Andy - sounds like you are doing it the hard way with a pack and a half. Take care on the trip and we hope yopu enjoy it as much as we did - cheers Dave & Barbara
Hi Guys. Very informative,thanks. I live in Australia and my wife and I plan to do the C2C in August 23. I have looked on line and I can’t seem to find the Coast to Coast AZ map book which Barbra recommended. Where might I be able to purchase this? Thanks.
Hi Chris - I checked with Barbara and we bought it on amazon uk - if you check the link then it shows it as being sold out or unavailable. It is a great little map book and I would keep checking the link and see if it comes into stock. The C2C is a must. Let us know if you manage to get hold of the book. We will keep look as well
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/178257168X/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_00RG96S57GS50CYP09KR_00
cheers Dave & Barbara
Hi Dave and Barbara, I'm doing the coast to coast in April, I have the same map as yourselves but I'm not very good with compass😁can the walk be done with just the map ? Thanks.
Hi John
Sorry for the slow response. We have been busy decorating. Firstly map was great and you definitely need one. We of course, carry a compass, but to be honest I can't recall using one on the trip.
The only time we met people who had got lost was just after passing black sail hostel. Directions and conditions were poor, and the two German lads we met said they were close to calling the emergency services out. Fortunately backtracked and found the correct path. Anyway you should be fine.
Good luck and let us know how the get on
Cheers
Dave and Barbara
@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629 thanks very much Barbara and Dave for the information, yes I'll let you know how I get on😁
oh dear, why are you taking notice of a couple pf useless amateurs . They are both frauds
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