Hiking in the Lake District - The Cumbria Way

10 days / 9 nights

9 Breakfasts included

Day 1: Arrival in Ulverston

You make your own way to Ulverston by train. Ulverston is a historic market town near the shore of Morecambe Bay. It is a town with cozy cobblestone streets with cafés & pubs.

Accommodation in Ulverston

Day 2: From Ulverston - To Lowick - 13 km

13 km

Breakfast

The path leaves Ulverston and follows gently rolling farmland with views towards Morecambe Bay and Barrow Memorial. Along the way you can enjoy enticing views of the mountains. Eventually you deviate from the route to find your overnight stop in the quiet village of Lowick Green or Spark Bridge.

Accommodation in Lowick Green / Spark Bridge

Day 3: From Lowick - To Coniston - 16 km

16 km

Breakfast

Along your hiking route you pass farms scattered along the slopes and climb over a pass with views ahead over among others The Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam. You continue down to Beacon Tarn with the possibility of making a detour to the small summit Beacon Hill for a better view. From there you make your way down to the shore along Coniston Water and a pleasant walk takes you along the lake's western shore all the way up to Coniston Village.

Accommodation in Coniston

Day 4: Explore Coniston

Breakfast

Take the opportunity to enjoy a free day in lovely Coniston. You can tackle "The Coniston Man" or take a steamboat trip on the lake. Why not take a swim, visit Grisedale forest or just take it easy in this pleasant place.

Accommodation in Coniston

Day 5: From Coniston - To Langdale - 20 km

20 km

Breakfast

You now leave Coniston and head up among hills and forests. You pass the purple lake Tarn Hows and then continue along the farms in beautiful "Langdale Valley" including visits to a couple of waterfalls. The hike takes you further through "Langdale Valley" and the small villages Elterwater and Chapel Stile. This is the Lake District at its best!

NOTE - Accommodation in Langdale usually does not accept bookings for only 1 night on Saturdays and Sundays. Keep this in mind when choosing your start date.

Accommodation in Langdale

Day 6: From Langdale - To Borrowdale - 13 km

13 km

Breakfast

Hike along "Mickleden Valley" and then further over Stake Pass (480m) between Bow Fell and Pike of Stickle. In good visibility you can choose to extend the hike by visiting one or more of the Langdale Pikes. This will add at least about 2 hours to today's route. You then continue steeply downhill in the remote Langstrath and then Greenup Valleys before arriving at Borrowdale.

Accommodation in Borrowdale (Stonethwaite or Rosthwaite)

Day 7: From Borrowdale - To Keswick - 14 km

14 km

Breakfast

The day offers a delightful walk through the forests of Borrowdale. Here there is an opportunity to make a detour to the village of Grange where you can enjoy a cup of coffee before continuing along Derwentwater to Keswick. It is a lively and attractive market town in the heart of the Lake District. Along the route you can also find time for a climb up to the ever-popular Cat Bells (451m).

Accommodation in Keswick

Day 8: From Keswick - To Caldbeck - 24 km

24 km

Breakfast

From Keswick you walk on remote paths on the fells north of Skiddaw. Take a detour to the summit of Latrigg for one of the best views over the lakes. About halfway you will be able to choose between two different routes. One that is a slightly more challenging route that requires some map reading ability as well as a slightly easier route that should also be undertaken if there are any doubts about weather and visibility.

Accommodation in Caldbeck

Day 9: From Caldbeck - To Carlisle - 25 km

25 km

Breakfast

Another long day awaits, but this time a somewhat easier and more scenic walk as you follow the rivers Caldbeck and Caldew all the way into Carlisle. Today you make your way through forest and past interesting farms and castles. As you approach Carlisle the surroundings transform into suburban landscape before you reach the official end of the Cumbria Way.

Accommodation in Carlisle

Day 10: Departure from Carlisle

Breakfast

The trip ends after breakfast.