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Cumbrian Way Walk
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Town: Lake District
Region: Lake District
County: Cumbria
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Full Description: Ulverston to Carlisle 70 miles/112km
The Cumbria Way is a well loved walk starting at Ulverston, at the southern edge of the Lake District, and following right through the heart of the Lake District in a generally northward route via Langdale, Borrowdale, Derwent Water, Coniston and Caldbeck with various chances for high-level detours, taking in some of the best scenery of the area until you reach your final destination of Carlisle, a distance of some 71 miles away. The route mainly keeps to low laying valleys which make it an excellent introduction to the Lake District with only a few parts of the walk on higher exposed ground. Any reasonably fit person can undertake the walk in a week’s holiday.

A local Ramblers Association originally devised the Cambrian Way Walk during the mid 1970s. Since then it has become more and more popular and is now sign posted all the way although in some areas the way marking may not be as complete as on some other walks, hence it’s recommended to take a map.

As with all walking in the Lake District being prepared for the rain is a good idea, however do not be despondent as the Lake District Gods regularly produce days of absolute spender and sunshine and when they do you will be glad your in the Lake District and nowhere else in the world.

It normal takes about 6 to 7 days to complete this walk; the following programme is a recommended schedule to undertake.

Day 1
Ulverston to Coniston - 15 miles. After entering the national park follow the shore of Coniston Water along filed paths before reaching the village of Coniston.

Day 2
Coniston to Langdale - 11 miles. During this part of the journey you will cross the lovely River Brathy at Skelwith Bridge before ending at Langdale. Langdale is a beautiful picturesque village close in by Langdale pikes.

Day 3
Langdale to Rosthwaite - 9 miles a short climb to the head of Landale across the Stake Pass then descending into Langstrath Dale passing through Borrowdale and then ending at Rosthwaite.

Day 4
Rosthwaite to Keswick - 8 miles. An easy day spent walking in Borrowdale along the shores of Derwent Water leaving ample time to explore the area and the market town of Keswick.

Day 5
Keswick to Caldbeck - 14 miles. Travelling across the back of Skiddaw Mountain alternatively depending on how fit your feeling, there is a shorter route over High Pike and then ending in the village of Caldbeck.

Day 6
Caldbeck to Carlisle - 14 miles. At this point the walk leaves the National Park and follows the River Caldew up to the City of Carlisle where the walk ends.

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