Cumbria Way Walking Holidays

Many walking holidays in the Lake District are quite strenuous, being England’s most mountainous area. However, the Cumbria Way is a trail with a near perfect balance of terrain and scenery.

The Cumbria Way is predominantly a low-level long distance footpath, which follows a line through lovely steep sided valleys through the heart of the Lake District National Park. It links the historic Cumbrian towns of Ulverston, on the shores of Morecambe Bay and Cumbrian coast and Carlisle, near the border with Scotland.

Each day, the diverse landscape reveals another facet of its appeal, which will have you reaching for your camera. From days spent walking in the lowlands, through to pastoral Cumbrian farmland, the heather-covered Cumbrian fells reveal stunning panoramas offering beautiful views of the landscape. Along your journey you pass through wonderful Lakeland towns with good food, distinctive character and a high standard of accommodation - coupled with a warm Cumbrian reception on arrival.

The Cumbria Way offers walkers a chance to experience the beauty of the Lake District, albeit over low-lying terrain that's easier to navigate than traditional fell walking routes. This is an ideal route to get the most of walking the Lake District National Park, without the risk of over-exertion. Travelling from Ulverston to Carlisle the prevailing south-west wind is on your back, making progress a little easier.

There are a few steep inclines that you would probably wish to avoid in difficult conditions (between Old Dungeon Ghyll and Keswick or between Keswick and Caldbeck - as an example). The route bypasses a lot of farmland and fields and although well waymarked, walkers are advised to refer to our route notes as diversions and reconstructions of the path are a likelihood.