Comments on: Coast to Coast – booked

By: JASVIR

JASVIR — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:26:52 +0000

I like your blog, very interesting.I much prefer using a paper map, and while I am addicted to gadgets don’t actually have a GPS unit as map and compass work perfectly for me.

By: Lake District Walks

Lake District Walks — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:02:33 +0000

Hi Guy,
I am old style and still use a map, although like you said the main thing is not to get lost or have an accident. I am out walking to keep fit and enjoy the countryside so its just nice to know sometimes what you have achieved that day give or take a little.
This weekend looks like being good weather so I am off to walk Blencathra in the morning with my frineds.

By: guy

guy — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:42:16 +0000

I have the garmin sd format dedicated to the c2c and to tell u the truth I do not know. I merely followed the route designated on my garmin oregon gps. 30 extra miles would not have been a deal breaker for me. Avoiding getting lost was a concern for me and that is why I got the comp/software for the second half of the trip.
Enjoy, cheers Guy.

By: Lake District Walks

Lake District Walks — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:14:23 +0000

Great article and some interesting comments. Wainwrights Coast To Coast Walk is by most calculated and reported to be 190 miles although Wikipedia states it has been measured recently at 220 miles so just wondering if GPS would give an exact mileage for this walk? If anyone knows please let me know.

By: guy siva

guy siva — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:09:11 +0000

Well I finished the last stretch of 70 miles from Patterdale to Richmond therebye completing the c2c. What did I do differently this time? I bought another pair of hiking boots and they were a better fit. Bought some walking polls . Used one only, takes the weight off the joints when going downhill and u can test the depth of the mud before the next step. Used Packhorse again-my suitcase was always at my destination before I was. Amazing service. 7 pounds a days and worth every penny. B and b’s that were notable – Old Water View, Patterdale for its large room and attention to detail. New Ing Lodge , Shap for its great food and roaring fire. Bridge House , Muker for its great welcome and green approach, Rosedale Guest House, Richmond for taking me to Darlington at 6 am because the taxi cabs did not want to start that early. Anyway, these are just some of the good people out there

By: clive weekley

clive weekley — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:11:07 +0000

best options for boots – make sure they’re waterproof, fit properly, width very important. 2 pairs of socks, 1 pr thick & 1 pr thin. Best thing I’ve tried is rub feet with methylated spirits a few days before & each day of walk. cheers, clive

By: guy siva

guy siva — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:37:14 +0000

Does anybody have a favourite hiking boot for the Coast2coast? I have visited the trail 3 times and have ended up with a large blister on two out of the three trips. I have a waterproof pair of boots which is a big improvement to keep the feet dry. Also how important are the kind of socks u wear to prevent blisters?
Any ideas on the make of boots would be appreciated from seasoned veteran walkers?

By: guy siva

guy siva — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:22 +0000

I just wanted to comment that the SD version of Garmin software for Wainwrights coast2coast worked out well for me the last time I was on the coast2coast in October. However you must have the right handheld computer to handle it.

In combination with Harveys maps(west/east), it is a great tool to have. Probably a basic hiking magnetic compass would be a definite asset too. I am planning on resuming the walk later this month starting at St. Bees. Cheers,Guy

By: Cost to Coast Maps

Cost to Coast Maps — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:10:32 +0000

I suppose it’s just a simple sign of the times that more people are using technology instead of strip maps, I guess it all comes down to what you want out of it.

For the basics the harvey strip maps are probably the best, to relive the journey then Wainwrights own guide although a lot has changed snce then it is still pretty up to date.

Another few years and it will all be memory maps in my opinion.

Nice blog.

By: Pieter Molenaar

Pieter Molenaar — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:46:26 +0000

@ Guy,

We’ve done the C2C (west-east) last year using a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx and found it very helpful. The trackdata I received from Tim McKenzie (an Australian) who recorded his trip the year before. The Topo map of GB can be found on the net.
As mentioned by Christopher it is a bit expensive but it gave me a secure feeling knowing exactly where to go. I imagine if you run into some heavy cloud ending up with hardly any visibility you have to know how to handle a compass and your map/booklet.
If you need any help feel free to mail me at molenaar[at]orange.nl