3D Coast to Coast Framed Map: Aged Metal Finishes, Personalised Wainwright Hiking Gift

A premium physical 3D topographical map of Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, supplied professionally framed and ready to hang on the wall.

This piece is designed as a lasting way to remember the journey from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay — a detailed 3D relief map of one of Britain’s most loved long-distance walks.

The route is embossed into the map so you can follow it across Northern England, passing through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors.

Available in three finish options:

Bronze with Blue Oceans and Black Frame
Copper with Blue Oceans and Walnut Frame
Silver with Violet Oceans and Black Frame

Select your preferred version at checkout.

About the map

This map captures the full Coast to Coast route in physical 3D form, showing the changing terrain, valleys, ridges, high ground, coastline, and national parks crossed along the way.

The map includes embossed locations for Wainwright’s suggested stops, along with other popular stopping points now commonly used by walkers. The route itself is also embossed, allowing you to trace the journey by hand and relive the highs, the lows, and the miles in between.

Distances between key stops are shown around the internal border of the map for reference.

The map itself measures approximately:
61 x 16cm

The overall framed piece measures approximately:
71 x 26cm

This is a solid, substantial piece weighing approximately 2kg.
Finish options

There are three versions available:

Bronze with Blue Oceans and Black Frame
A classic aged bronze finish with shimmering blue resin seas, mounted in a deep black frame.

Copper with Blue Oceans and Walnut Frame
A warmer copper-toned finish with blue resin seas, mounted in a walnut-effect frame.

Silver with Violet Oceans and Black Frame
A striking silver-toned finish with violet resin seas, mounted in a deep black frame.

Each version is mounted on a rich grey faux leather backing, giving the piece a tactile, premium finish.

Personalisation available

A personalised engraved plate can be added.

This can include names, dates, completion times, locations, a short message, or a few words of congratulations.

Examples could include:

St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay — June 2025
Completed by John & Sarah

Coast to Coast — 192 miles of memories
For Dad — A walk never forgotten

I recommend keeping the wording to around 20 words or fewer for the best visual result, but please message me if you have something specific in mind.

The main title plaque is mounted centrally as shown. Personalised plaque positioning can be discussed if you would like something different.

Why the Coast to Coast?

Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk is one of Britain’s classic long-distance routes. Crossing Northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, it passes through some of the country’s finest landscapes, from the fells of the Lake District to the limestone country of the Yorkshire Dales and the open moorland of the North York Moors.

For many walkers, it is more than a route. It is a challenge, a memory, and a personal achievement.

This piece is designed as a lasting reminder of that journey — a physical 3D representation of the landscape crossed, the distance covered, and the memories made along the way.

It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who has completed the Coast to Coast, is planning to walk it, or has a connection to Wainwright, long-distance walking, the Lake District, Yorkshire, Cumbria, the Dales, the North York Moors, or the outdoors.

How it’s made

Each map begins with accurate mapping data, which is processed using modern 3D terrain modelling techniques. From this, an original pattern is produced and a mould is made.

The maps are then cast by hand using a process known as cold casting, where resin is mixed with real metal powders to create a genuine metal-effect surface. Each casting is given an aged patina, polished by hand, mounted, framed, and carefully packed.
The sea areas are filled with coloured resin, giving the Coast to Coast theme a distinctive visual finish.

As each piece is handmade, slight variations in tone, patina, resin depth, and surface character are part of the process and make every map unique.

Hanging and display

This is a solid, substantial framed piece. Please make sure it is fixed to a suitable wall using appropriate fixings.
A single nail is not recommended. I advise using a secure hanging method suitable for the wall type and the weight of the piece.
The map is robust and tactile, but it should still be handled with care.

Care

The brass title plate can be lightly polished if required. Please take care not to get polish on the faux leather backing or surrounding mount.

Delivery

Each piece is made to order and packed carefully for safe delivery.
I use a premium courier service. If you need an order by a particular date, please message me as early as possible and I’ll let you know what can be done.

For international orders, it is very helpful for the courier to have the recipient’s phone number. Please send this through when ordering if possible.

Customs and import taxes

International buyers are responsible for any customs charges, import duties, or taxes that may apply. I am not responsible for delays caused by customs.