From the open ground of Hannah Moor above St Bees, the view stretches far across the Irish Sea to the distant outline of the Isle of Man, its form rendered with unusual clarity. Some 46 miles away, the twin peaks of Snaefell and Beinn-y-Phott rise distinctly above the horizon, their muted blue-grey tones contrasting with the brighter landscape of the Cumbrian coast.

In the foreground, freshly cut fields roll gently toward the headland, their clean lines and vivid greens drawing the eye outward to sea. The small form of St Bees Lighthouse sits quietly on the cliff edge, secondary to the wider composition, which is defined by distance, light and the rare visibility of land across open water.

Hiking the Coast to Coast is a digitally enhanced eBook designed to accompany you on your journey along the Coast to Coast path. Available on Apple Books for iPhone, iPad and Mac, the guide includes:
• Mapping with interactive features
• Step-by-step route directions
• Hundreds of colour photographs
• Route conditions in different weather
• Historical and cultural points of interest

Whether you’re planning your trip or already on the trail, it’s a practical and beautifully illustrated resource to carry with you.