St Bees to Whitehaven
A station-to-station walkCumberlandNorth of England
Dramatic sandstone clifftops of St Bees Head, with two promontories split by Fleswick Bay, to Whitehaven Harbour — the start of the Coast-to-Coast.
Hilly: a third on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.
Coastal: nine tenths along the coast.
Whitehaven Coast: There are hidden gems of history and wildlife along this post-industrial coastline (National Trust; 4h45 in).
St Bees Head: A dramatic sandstone headland of two promontories split by the secluded cove of Fleswick Bay, marking the start of Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast walk.
Warnings: Exposed clifftop paths with steep, undulating sections; take care near cliff edges in windy conditions.
Credits
Walk details: Visit Lake District / Lakes Line Rail User Group (PDF).