Section 6 of 12, Coast to Coast Path
UK 044.06
Kirkby Stephen to Keld
11.5 miles (18.4 km).
Up and down
About 643 m of climbing and 498 m of descent; highest point 661 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kirkby Stephen.
- Bus stops
- Market Street at HSBC Bank, 50 m from the start. DirectionsMarket Square, 80 m from the start. DirectionsChristian Head/Health Centre, 320 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 20 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 80 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 90 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Keld. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Keld, 250 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 55%, gravel and tracks 14%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 4 gates, 6 stream crossings.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 114 m in a kilometre, 5.1 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.