Section 5 of 12, Coast to Coast Path
UK 044.05
Shap to Kirkby Stephen
19.4 miles (31.3 km).
Up and down
About 660 m of climbing and 740 m of descent; highest point 354 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shap.
- Bus stops
- Main Street Co-Op, 60 m from the start. DirectionsMain Street at the Bield, 90 m from the start. DirectionsMarket Square (S bound), 270 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 300 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 310 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Kirkby Stephen. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Market Street at HSBC Bank, 50 m from the finish. DirectionsMarket Square, 80 m from the finish. DirectionsChristian Head/Health Centre, 320 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 22%, earth, rock and mud 14%, grass 8%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 24 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 84 m in a kilometre, 24.6 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.