Cumbria Way
112 km / 70 miles
The Way provides a relatively low-level crossing of the Lake District National Park, following tracks and paths along valleys and over passes in the midst of splendid and varied scenery. It passes Coniston Water, Tarn Hows and Dungeon Ghyll and crosses the Stake Pass to Borrowdale, Derwent Water and Keswick. The Way continues to Caldbeck either via Dash Falls or over High Pike, and then follows the Caldew valley to Carlisle.
The Rambler's Lake District Area have been involved in waymarking, route upgrades and now have a dedicated website page (see below)for the Cumbria Way. The new page is intended (to quote its own words) to "advise of temporary closures and diversions, and of permanent changes to the route which may not yet be on maps or in guidebooks." It also suggests alternative routes and minor detours to visit nearby points of interest along the way, and includes a problem-reporting link.
Details:
Path Type
Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark
Name on green disc, including in National Park
Attributes
Challenging; Lake/Reservoir/Loch; Moorland; Mountain
Start
SD285785 - Ulverston, Cumbria
Finish
NY401560 - Carlisle, Cumbria
Web Sites
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
Guidebook
Cumbria Way (Walking Guides) (Cicerone Press - 2015)
Guidebook
Cumbria Way (Rucksack Readers - 2013)
Paperback
Cumbria Way: 72 Miles Through the Lake District (Hillside Publications - 2005)
Paperback
Cumbria Way (Dalesman - 2000)
Guidebook
Walkers' Britain (AA Publishing - 2011)
Leaflet
Cumbria Way (Ulverston TIC - 2002)
Paperback
The Cumbria Way : Recreational Path Guide (Aurum Press (an imprint of Quarto) - 1999)
Booklet
Guide to the Cumbria Way (Miway Publishing - 2000)
Booklet
Cumbria Way: Accommodation Guide (Miway Publishing - 2000)
Paperback
Cumbria Way & The Allerdale Ramble (Cicerone Press - 1997)
Maps:
You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a path or a marker for more info.(interactive map help)
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.
© 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 (path is named on OS maps):
Other Paper Maps:
Harvey Map (Stripmap)
Cumbria Way (Harvey Maps - 2016)
Stripmap
Cumbria Way: Map & Guide (Footprint Maps - 2014)
Digital Maps:
Downloadable Digital Mapping
Cumbria Way (Anquet Technology Ltd)
Walking Support Providers:
Support Providers
Baggage Handling (Sherpa Van Project)
Support Providers
Baggage Handling and Self Guided Walks (Celtic Trails Walking Holidays)
Support Providers
Guided and Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Northwestwalks)
Support Providers
Guided Walking Holidays (Ramblers Worldwide Holidays)
Support Providers
Guided Walking Holidays (HF Holidays)
Support Providers
Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Macs Adventure)
Support Providers
Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Contours Walking Holidays)
Support Providers
Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Wandering Aengus Treks)
Support Providers
Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Where2Walk)
Support Providers
Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Discovery Travel)
Support Providers
Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Mickledore Travel Ltd)
Support Providers
Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Brigantes Accommodation & Baggage Courier Service)
Support Providers
Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Absolute Escapes Ltd)
Support Providers
Self Guided Walking Holidays (Green Traveller)
Support Providers
Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Discovery Walking Holidays)
Support Providers
Guided and Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Shepherd's Walks)
Support Providers
Baggage Handling and Self-Guided Walks (Walking Holiday Company)
Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
From Path
Along Path
Self-catering
Appletree, Tawny and Jasmine Cottages (bookable online)