
The
CUMBRIAN LAKE DISTRICT
a
walking tour in England
The
Cumbria Way is an exhilarating journey through some of the most
beautiful and contrasting landscapes that Cumbria offers. Stretching
from Ulverston to Carlisle the route offers the walker 70 plus miles
(about 112 kms) of walking through some of the most scenic and inspiring
landscapes in Britain.
Programme
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Day
1

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Arrival at Ulverston Ulverston,
a pretty town located between the shores of Morecambe Bay and the Lake
District National Perk, surrounded by a rolling countryside. Ulverston is
the birthplace of Stan Laurel, of Laurel and Hardy fame and of course a
museum is dedicated to them.
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Day
2
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From Ulverston to Coniston (14 miles / 22,5
kms)
Walk the banks of Ulverston Canal, the deepest and
widest in England, built in 1796 to bring goods from Morecambe Bay to the town
centre of Ulverston. You continue your walk around Beacon Tarn and could perhaps
visit Beacon Fell for its glorious views of the Coniston Fells. Walking on the
shore of Coniston Water, you will have again astonishing views. Your overnight
stay is in the quiet town of Coniston.
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Day
3
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From Coniston to Great Langdale
(Dungeon Ghyll; 12 miles / 19,2 kms) The first
stretch of today, with amazing views of the Langdale pike, follows the
path alongside Tarn Hows, surrounded on three sides by thick woodland. A
short diversion to Colwith Falls is recommended before crossing the River
Brathay. You pass close to the Skelwith Force waterfall and walk onto
Elterwater, probably the least visited lake and one of the prettiest
villages in the lakes. You finish with stunning views of the Langdale
pikes in front of you. Overnight in Great Langdale. |
Day
4
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From Dungeon Ghyll to
Keswick (16
miles / 25 kms) The Cumbrian Way leaves
Dungeon Ghyll by traversing the lower slopes of the Langdale Pikes. The
top of the pass is marked by a cairn after walking the moraines of Mart
Crag Moor. Perhaps you could make a short detour to Black Moss Pot, much
loved by hardy mountain swimmers. The route heads towards Greenup Gill,
where after crossing a footbridge over a delightful watersmeet, overlooked
by a formidable looking Eagle Crag, it follows a stony track into
Rosthwaite. The route continue following the River
Derwent downstream (you can choose between stepping stones or a bridge to
cross it). The route now leads through the steep, wooded Jaws of
Borrowdale, passing Gowder Dub, a good place for colling your hot feet. A
worthwhile short division will take you to Grange for refreshments, before
continuing through Manesty Wood to the shore of Derwentwater. Delightful
walking alongside the lake (though a ferry is available) will take you to
Keswick for your overnight. |
Day
5
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From Keswick to Caldbeck (14-16
miles / 22.4-25.6 kms) Today you choose
between a high level route or low level route. Experienced walkers may
like to take the high route over High Pike, which is the highest point on
the Cumbria Way (2157 ft / 658m.), with great views as far as the Scottish
hills, whilst others may prefer the slightly longer low-level route that
skirts the fells. The low-level route is not less beautiful, but easier
and safer if the weather is bad. Your overnight stay is in Caldbeck
with it's 12th century St.Kentigern's church, which is the resting place
of the renowned local huntsman, John Peel. |
Day
6
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From Caldwick to Carlisle (14 miles /
22.4 kms) You cross the river near the church
and continue into Sebergham. You walk head downstream along a riverside
path by the delightful River Caldew to Rose castle, the official residence
of the Bishop of Carlisle. Later you rejoin the River Cadlew and you
walk a stretch of the Hadrian Wall path to Cummersdale and finally to
journey's end at the Market Cross in Carlisle, founded in the 9th century
by King Leil. The castle of Carlisle, open to the public, is over 900
years old and has been the scene of many historical episodes in the
British History. Given the proximity of Carlisle to the border between
England and Scotland, it has been the centre of many wars and
invasions. |
Day
7
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Departure
after breakfast
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The
package includes:
Period
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Leave
any day of the week, all year round (the best walking period is from
mid April to mid October)
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Level
2/3
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Moderate.
Walking
in a hilly / mountainous country side with not too many level differences. Daily
distances between 12-25 km (an average of 3/4 km an
hour)
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Price p.p. 2019*
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In
double room € 615,00
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Single room on
request
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travelling alone on request
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Prices can change according to the exchange rate pound sterling-euro
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