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Great Lakes Connection

Cumbria

80 km / 50 miles
The Great Lakes Connection is a mainly low-level route which passes through the heart of Lakeland along the valleys of the two largest lakes. It will appeal to everybody's capabilities from the seasoned hiker who may wish to complete the walk in a few days to those who could use the way as a basis for a longer more leisurely holiday. This is a long distance with a difference. The way is supported by a variety of facilities catering for all needs from refreshments to accommodation. It is also served by an excellent public transport network and the lakes themselves offer the opportunity to sail their length in some of the oldest passenger vessels in the world.


Details:

Path Type: Other Paths
Attributes: Other Paths
Challenging
Lake/Reservoir/Loch
National Park
Start: SD412782 - Grange-over-Sands Station, Cumbria View on StreetMap
Finish: NY512299 - Penrith Station, Cumbria View on StreetMap

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook Great Lakes Connection: Grange over Sands to Penrith  (Walking Books  - 2017 )

Maps:

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Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps:
OS Landranger 90, 96, 97
OS Landranger Active 90, 96, 97
OS Explorer 5, 7
OS Explorer Active 5, 7

Accommodation within 5 km of this Path:

 
 
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30 km
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33 km
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39 km
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39 km
Hostel Accommodation
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40 km
Hostel Accommodation
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45 km
Bunk House
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52 km
Hostel Accommodation
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54 km
Hostel Accommodation
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80 km

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Route Profile:

80.3 km (49.9 miles)
2,389 m (7,838 ft) ascent
519 m (1,703 ft)  maximum height

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