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Please follow this link to our new Cumbria Way website.
Detailed Itinerary for
Walking Holiday in England's Lake District on
The Cumbria Way
from Ulverston via Coniston, Great Langdale, Stake Pass, Borrowdale, Derwentwater,
Keswick, Caldbeck and Carlisle
8 days walking
9 nights
Total Distance:
82 miles
Min/max daily distance:
7/15 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
moderate
challenging in parts
Features:
Coniston Water
Great Langdale
Stake Pass, Borrowdale
Derwentwater
Keswick
This path connects with:
Hadrians Wall Path
The Cumbria Way walking trail is clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your walking holiday.
To start your walking holiday on The Cumbria Way walking trail you make your own way to Ulverston. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday in the Lake District.
Leaving Ulverston on this walking holiday you hike through undulating pastures and farms with a tantalizing glimpse of Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston. Looking back you see the wide panorama of Morecambe Bay.
The walking trail moves onto open common land as you walk beside Coniston Water, the fourth largest of the English Lakes, to Coniston. There is plenty to see in Coniston, including the John Ruskin museum and also Brantwood where he lived beside Coniston Water. There are mementos of Donald Campbell, the water speed record breaker, at the Sun Hotel. Why not spend an extra day in Coniston and take a launch around the lake, or a hike to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston.
Leaving Coniston you skirt Tarn Hows, then head towards Colwith Force and Skelwith Force, two magnificent waterfalls on the River Brathay. You cross the river at Skelwith Bridge and follow Great Langdale Beck, beneath the imposing Langdale Pikes, to Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale.
You are now in the very heart of Lakeland, leaving Langdale and Dungeon Ghyll by way of the zigzag path going up to Stake Pass at 1,575ft (480m). This was once a packhorse trail linking Langdale and Borrowdale. You descend from Stake Pass to Langstrath via further zigzags alongside very pleasant waterfalls, then alongside Stonethwaite Beck to Rosthwaite.
Today you are walking alongside River Derwent in the valley of Borrowdale as it flows into Derwentwater. As Derwentwater comes into view on the right, Catbells can be seen on the left. You hike along the lakeshore to Keswick, past several of the landing stages for the launches which ply Derwentwater. Why not spend an extra night in Keswick as there is plenty to see and do, including the Pencil Museum.
Leaving Keswick on the Cumbria Way, you hike up the lower slopes of Lonscale Fell to Lonscale Crags with the deep gorge of Glenderaterra Valley below. Then after crossing Salehow Beck you come to the uninhabited Skiddaw House at 1542ft/470m.
On reaching the stunning Whitewater Dash waterfall you follow Dash Beck down to Bassenthwaite.
Today's walking on the Cumbria Way is along country lanes and lower fell slopes. Leaving Bassenthwaite you hike around the back of Skidda via Orthwaite, Longlands, Branthwaite, Fell Side and Nether Row to Caldbeck.
On this last day of your walking holiday on The Cumbria Way you follow the River Caldew via the villages of Sebergham and Dalston into Carlisle. The Carlisle the Cumbria Way connect with Hadrian's Wall Path.
or extend your stay and spend some time exploring. We can transfer you to your car or station.
You can walk this hiking tour in the English Lake District over 8 days at about 10 miles per day.
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on The Cumbria Way
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with tea and coffee making facilities
- due to the remote nature of some of the overnight stops, not all rooms will be en-suite or have private bathrooms (however upgrades are usually available that are en-suite)
- daily luggage transfer
- transfers are specified
- support should there be any problems on route
- OS maps and detailed itineraries
- Guide book to Cumbria Way
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Way 10 day itinerary: 8 days walking and 9 nights accommodation |
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| £810pp dbl/twin |
£1,026pp single occ |
£1,116pp solo traveller |
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| Extra nights from £48 per person | |||
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on The Cumbria Way
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
| Lunches
and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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