Cumbria Way Lake District
£1,050.00
*If you are joining this guided walk on your own please tick the single person supplement below.
| Difficulty | DifficultyLevel3 |
|---|---|
| Days | 7 |
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Booking Dates
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*Event start and end times are subject to change. If you’ve already booked, we’ll notify you of any updates. We walk in most weathers but if conditions are unsafe then we offer a free transfer or 100% refund or we do any alternative walk
| Difficulty | DifficultyLevel3 |
|---|---|
| Days | 7 |
Product Description
Cumbria Way Guided Walking Holiday
Walk from Ulverston to Carlisle on a seven-day Cumbria Way guided walking holiday. Over five walking days, you will cover approximately 73 miles through the Lake District and the Cumbrian countryside, with a Mountain Leader to guide the group. The route links lakeside paths, valleys, mountain passes and quiet farmland before reaching the historic city of Carlisle.
Starting in Ulverston, the trail heads towards Coniston and then through the villages and valleys of the southern Lakes. It continues into Great Langdale before crossing Stake Pass to reach Borrowdale and Keswick. North of Keswick, the scenery becomes more open and remote as the route passes below Skiddaw towards Caldbeck. The final stage follows gentler countryside into Carlisle.
What to expect
This holiday is for walkers who are comfortable spending several full days on their feet. Daily distances range from around 12.5 to 16 miles. Some sections have sustained climbs, uneven paths and exposed terrain, particularly around Stake Pass and north of Keswick. Weather and ground conditions can change, so you should bring suitable walking boots, waterproofs and clothing for a range of conditions.
Your Mountain Leader will guide the route, leaving you free to enjoy the walk and the changing landscape. Group places are limited to 12 walkers plus the guide.
Accommodation is in guest houses, inns or hotels along the route. Daily luggage transfers mean you only need to carry a day sack with your walking essentials. Each person may bring one item of luggage weighing up to 20 kg for transfer.
Cumbria Way itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Ulverston
Make your way to Ulverston, the starting point for the walk. Settle in before the first day on the trail.
Day 2 – Ulverston to Coniston: 15.5 miles
Leave Ulverston and walk through farmland towards the southern Lake District. As you approach Coniston, the route brings you towards Coniston Water and views of the surrounding fells.
Day 3 – Coniston to Langdale: 12.5 miles
Continue on woodland, village and valley paths towards Great Langdale. This stage offers a mix of gentler walking and Lake District scenery, with the Langdale fells ahead.
Day 4 – Langdale to Keswick: 16 miles
Follow Mickleden before climbing over Stake Pass. Descend into the Borrowdale valley, then continue towards Derwentwater and Keswick. This is one of the longer and more demanding days of the holiday.
Day 5 – Keswick to Caldbeck: 14.5 miles
Head north from Keswick into the quieter landscape around Skiddaw. The route crosses more remote ground before descending towards the village of Caldbeck.
Day 6 – Caldbeck to Carlisle: 14.5 miles
Leave the fells behind and walk through open countryside towards Carlisle. The final stage brings your journey from Ulverston to the border city to a close.
Day 7 – Depart after breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before making your journey home.
The overnight stops shown are our preferred itinerary and may change depending on accommodation availability. Routes may also be adjusted to suit conditions on the day.
Price: From £1,050 per person. Single person supplement: £360.
