Section 2 of 12, Coast to Coast Path
UK 044.02
Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite
15.0 miles (24.1 km).
Up and down
About 676 m of climbing and 688 m of descent; highest point 602 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ennerdale Bridge.
- Car park
- Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Rosthwaite. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- General Store (N bound), 160 m from the finish. DirectionsGeneral Store (S bound), 180 m from the finish. DirectionsHowe Lane End (N bound), 290 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 71%, grass 6%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 72%, rough mountain path 28%.
On the way: 11 stiles, 12 gates, 10 stream crossings.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 250 m in a kilometre, 15.8 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.