Most Coast-to-Coast walkers, having spent two days on Wainwright's 'Stage 3' between Borrowdale and Patterdale, find the day from Patterdale to Shap one of the longest and hardest of the whole route. It is almost 16 miles and includes the largest daily ascent and descent of the tour, reaching 770m at Kidsty Pike. The 4-mile walk along Haweswater Lake can also be quite tiring. In contrast the last 4 miles of the walk to Shap, along grassy riverbanks, through parkland and across pastures are easy going. There is no pub or cafe en route until you reach your overnight stop either at Shap (mileposts 62 to 63) or, for those who prefer a shorter day, at one of the twin hamlets of Bampton and Bampton Grange (each is 1.5 miles from the route at milepost 58.5). Depending on the weather and cloud conditions and the speed of your progress, possible picnic spots include the 'Straights of Riggindale', a high saddle at 2,500 feet on the High Street ridge offering fine views of the surrounding lakes and mountains, and the peaceful shores of Haweswater Lake. Swimming in the lake is not allowed as it is a drinking water supply. Stage 5: Shap to Kirkby Stephen (21 miles / 33.8km) The Coast to Coast trail starts with a day of varied scenery. The first three miles are along the red cliffs of St. Bees Head, a nature reserve for sea birds. The route then strikes inland across farmland and a former coal mining area around Cleator. There are fine all-round views from the summit of Dent, before you descend to Ennerdale Bridge at the edge of the Lake District National Park. Stage 2: Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite (14 miles / 22.5km)

This is a long stage, but the going is easy after the first ascent from Clay Bank Top to Urra Moor. Walkers who started the day at Ingleby Cross or Osmotherley will not want to go further than Blakey Ridge (milepost 161) in a day, but from Clay Bank Top to Blakey makes a short and rather easy day. You can stop for lunch at the pub in Blakey before continuing to Glaisdale - there is nowhere else to stay or get refreshments before Glaisdale. This is the best day for easy walking combined with long views and, in summer, classic moorland covered with purple heather. Stage 12: Glaisdale/Grosmont to Robin Hood's Bay (20 miles / 32.2km) VERSATILE DESIGN: Can be carried by hand with the padded top handle, or over the shoulder using the included detachable carrying strap and integrated metal D-rings – whichever suits your comfort and convenience PRODUCT DETAILS: Small carrier measures 15″ L x 10″ W x 8.5″ H and weighs 3.40 lbs. or 1.54 KG; Medium carrier measures 17″ L x 11″ W x 10.5″ H and weighs 4.10 lbs. or 1.86 KG; Large carrier measures 19″ L x 11.75″ W x 11.5″ H and weighs 4.90 lbs. or 2.22 KGThis is quite a short day, but you will enjoy the chance to linger on the summit of Beacon Hill, only 255m high but still a magnificent viewpoint. The walk along the shores of Coniston Water is also best savoured at a leisurely pace. There are opportunities for swimming along the way. Boots are needed as there are some steep descents in the first part of the day. When you reach Coniston there is a choice between afternoon tea in one of the cafés, or a boat trip on the lake, possibly combined with a visit to the house, rhododendron gardens and nature trail at Brantwood, former home of John Ruskin, or a short walk to the dramatically rugged Coppermines Valley. Stage 3: Coniston to Dungeon Ghyll (10 miles / 16km) After a couple of fairly demanding stages most walkers welcome the opportunity of an easier day in the peace and solitude of the secretive valley of Dentdale. Especially attractive are the whitewashed cottages and cobbled streets of the pretty village of Dent (milepost 56), where you can relax and enjoy a pub lunch. Sedbergh makes a very good overnight stop and has pubs which provide evening meals, as well as a variety of accommodation. Sedbergh is 0.5 miles from the nearest point on the Dales Way at Millthrop. Stage 5: Sedbergh to Burneside (15 miles / 24km)

You can catch the train to St Bees from Carlisle, which is linked by train from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and other major UK cities. At the end of the walk you’ll need to take a bus or taxi from Robin Hood’s Bay to Scarborough, where you can catch the train to London and other major cities. Refer to www.nationalrail.co.uk Bus CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE: Choose the perfect carrier size based on your pet’s measurements, followed by their weight; make sure not to exceed the maximum weight limit, and allow enough space for your pet to change positions inside the carrierSherpa Van runs two daily passenger services: in the mornings between Richmond, Kirkby Stephen, and St Bees and in the afternoon from Robin Hood's Bay to Richmond. England's Coast to Coast route is renowned for the variety of its beautiful scenery. Particular highlights include the idyllic lakeland valley of Borrowdale, Helvellyn, the historic cobbled streets and market square of Richmond, and the marvellous heather-covered plateaux of the North York Moors. These combined with our secure car parking facilities in St Bees, Kirkby, and Richmond make planning your Coast to Coast walk and avoiding the problems involved in recovering your car at the end of your walk much easier. Here are a few ways to plan your trip.