Essential Info
Length
3 - 9 nights
Full Route Length
70 miles / 112 km
Shortest Break Length
28 miles / 45 km
Average Grade
Moderate to Challenging
Why do this walk?
Explore the very heart of the Lakes, with striking views of Lakeland’s high fells.
Some great valley walking too – through Langdale and Borrowdale, the most famous Cumbrian Valleys.
Walk under the craggy Langdale Pikes and along the shores of Derwentwater and Coniston water.
Enjoy a day in the wilderness of the “Back o’ Skiddaw”.
Atmospheric accommodation in old inns and farmhouse B&B’s.
Cumbria Way
The Cumbria Way bisects Cumbria from the market town of Ulverston, near the coast of Morecambe Bay in the south, to the historic city of Carlisle on the Scottish Border in the north. In between the two it passes through some of the Lake District's most famous and spectacular scenery.
The route uses the valley systems wherever possible and therefore over most of its length it avoids the high fells. Lakeshore paths, ancient green lanes, and paths at the bottom of steep sided valleys, all form part of this stunning route.
There are two sections in the higher fells, both on well established paths. Between Langdale and Borrowdale, over Stakes Pass, and between Keswick and Caldbeck, over the flanks of Skiddaw.
Our Holidays
We have three different options for the whole Cumbria Way route - choose from 6, 7 or 9 days walking, depending on how far you want to go each day.
Some people choose to finish the walk at Caldbeck, as the final day to Carlisle is arguably less interesting, crossing mainly agricultural land - the Cumbria Way Highlights below, covers this option.
Finally, we have the 3 day or 4 day 'Best of the Cumbria Way' short breaks, covering only the more dramatic section between Coniston and Keswick.
The Whole Cumbria Way
Ulverston to Carlisle 70 miles / 112 km
We have three different options for the whole of the Cumbria Way path - choose from 6, 7 or 9 days walking, depending on how far you want to go each day.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW6 | 5 days walking (6 nights) | 14 miles/22 km | £384.00 - £444.00 | Book Full Info |
| CW7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 12 miles/19 km | £440.00 - £512.00 | Book Full Info |
| CW9 | 8 days walking (9 nights) | 9 miles/14 km | £560.00 - £657.00 | Book Full Info |
Cumbria Way Highlights - Ulverston to Caldbeck
Ulverston to Caldbeck 56 miles / 90 km
These walks cover the whole of the Cumbria Way within the National Park, missing out the final long day to Carlisle.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWC5 | 4 days walking (5 nights) | 14 miles/22 km | £347.00 - £395.00 | Book Full Info |
| CWC6 | 5 days walking (6 nights) | 11 miles/18 km | £384.00 - £444.00 | Book Full Info |
| CWC8 | 7 days walking (8 nights) | 8 miles/13 km | £480.00 - £564.00 | Book Full Info |
Best of the Cumbria Way - Coniston to Keswick
Coniston to Keswick 28 miles / 45 km
This holiday covers the most dramatic Central Section of the Cumbria Way.
If time is short these walks give a good flavour of the central lakes, taking in the areas two most celebrated valleys; Langdale and Borrowdale, as well as the remote Stakes Pass in-between them.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWB3 | 2 days walking (3 nights) | 14 miles/22 km | £226.00 - £250.00 | Book Full Info |
| CWB4 | 3 days walking (4 nights) | 9 miles/15 km | £285.00 - £321.00 | Book Full Info |
