The Cumbria Way - 8 Days & 7 Nights
- Walking the Cumbria Way from South to North across the English Lake District
- Picture perfect Lakeland views of Tarn Howes and the Coniston fells
- The breathtaking, rugged beauty of the Lake District
- The famous Cumbrian hospitality
- The bustle of the Lakeland towns and galleries
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Ulverston and overnightUlverston is easily reached by train from Manchester Airport (2h20) or London (4h20). Ulverston is a delightful friendly town with a unique charm. Olde worlde pubs, cafes and cobbled streets hold many surprises.
Church Walk House is a Grade II* Listed Building in the heart of Ulverston's historic Market Town. It is the closest accommodation to the start of the Cumbria Way - just step out the door! Martin and John look forward to offering you a very warm welcome in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Set in Ulverston in the Cumbria region, with Laurel & Hardy Museum nearby, Old Daltongate House offers accommodation with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. Old Daltongate House offers a Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast.
This accommodation has a warm, homely and relaxed atmosphere. The rooms are large and combine genuine antique beds with modern luxury mattresses and linen along with tea making facilities, televisions, hairdryers and bathrobes to guarantee absolute comfort. Outside the gardens overlook the countryside of Ulverston and Morecambe bay and in the spring come alive with daffodils. There is also a large conservatory to relax in, which has views over the Bay.
Starting from The Gill and perhaps paying a visit to the Laurel & Hardy Museum or Barrow Monument, you quickly leave Ulverston. A pleasant walk through rich farmland soon brings you to the Lake District National Park and the views across the Coniston Fells are splendid. A rough Lakeland path brings the chimneys of Coniston Hall into view, which marks the day's end.
Now mainly a base for outdoor enthusiasts, Coniston was originally a slate mining village. Famous for being the site of Donald Campbell's ill-fated world record water speed attempt, it is a lovely town and nearby Tarn Howes is one of the lake's most popular beauty spots.
Ascent: +435m / Descent: -406m
The Bluebird Lodge Guest House is in a quiet corner of the English Lakes and offers comfortable rooms, a warm welcome and some of the best views in the area. Situated within 15 minute stroll from the village centre of Coniston, one of Lakeland''s more typical villages, and only a short stroll to the North end of Coniston Water.
The Coniston Inn is located on the shores of Coniston Water, and offer sensational lake views. The location of the hotel makes it perfect to enjoy the Lake District National Park. The hotel also hosts a pub where home-cooked food can be enjoyed, either in the pub or on the terrace, that offers views of Coniston Water and The Old Man of Conistion. All the rooms feature a desk, private bathrooms, flatscreen TV's, and some of the rooms offer mountain views.
The Black Bull Inn and Hotel was built around 400 years ago as a coaching Inn providing accommodation for travellers, coachmen and horses. The Inn is situated beside the beck and in the shadow of the ‘Old Man’ mountain. They have 15 comfortable bedrooms each with bath/shower ensuite, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hair-dryer, full central heating and double glazing. The character of the rooms and inn has however still been retained.
A delightful day of Lakeland walking delivers views that will take your breath away. Elterwater and Chapel Stile both make excellent lunch stops. Dungeon Ghyll is just one of a few hamlets and lodgings which have been welcoming Lakeland travellers for centuries.
Ascent: +300m / Descent: -265m
Note: Due to 2x night minimum stay restrictions in Great Langdale at the weekends - you will likely be staying in Coniston for 2x nights with return taxi transfers instead.
For 300 years the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel has offered accommodation to weary walkers in the midst of some of the highest mountains in England. They have 12 guest rooms, each is different, but they all retain original features of antique and vintage décor. There is a spacious guest lounge with an open fire, where you can relax in the evening.
The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is a family owned hotel with friendly service. Each of the comfortable en-suite rooms are individually furnished to reflex the family nature of the hotel. The rooms enjoy dramatic of views of the Lake District, whether over Stickle Beck or the Pikes themselves. They also have a drying room for those unfortunate wet walking days!
The amazing Mickleden Valley makes up most of your walk, surrounded by Bowfell and the Pikes. Then a zig-zag ascent up the fellside before dropping back down into Langstrath valley. The view down to Rosthwaite is one you won’t forget in a hurry. Rosthwaite is a small village with a couple of hotels and pubs tucked away at the head of the valley. You can’t help but feel relaxed.
Ascent: +385m / Descent: -390m
The Royal Oak is a small family run hotel; the main house is a fine example of a Cumberland Longhouse and dates from around the year 1750. Formerly a farm and miner's tavern the dining room, lounges and bar retain and reflect this heritage. The hotel has a television lounge - with free wifi access and an efficient drying room.
Yew Craggs is a family run B&B in Rosthwaite, the heart of Borrowdale. Yew Craggs offers 3 quiet and comfortable en suite bedrooms and each is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi and TV. The bathrooms come complete with soft towels, toiletries and hairdryer. The owners will also dry any wet items in their boiler room.
Set in the Langstrath valley in the quiet unspoilt Lakeland village of Stonethwaite. It was built around 1590 as a miners cottage and over the years it has been converted and extended to what it is today. They have 8 guest bedrooms all of which are en-suite. The showers are powerful, the baths are large and there’s masses of hot water to ensure you enjoy a soak at the end of the day. Their rooms are comfortably furnished and decorated in a simple, unfussy style. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities, clock/radio and hairdryer. The Residents Lounge is very cosy with comfortable sofas/chairs and a variety of books and magazines to browse through.
First, the delightful Borrowdale Valley and then tranquil woodland walking with views to Derwent Water. Walking in the Lake District simply doesn’t get any better. You would be foolish to miss the tea shop at Grange! Ending in Keswick, it is the largest tourist centre in the Northern Lakes where there is plenty to do and see in this buzzing lakeside town - ideal for those looking to add in a rest day.
Ascent: +90m / Descent: -100m
The four-star Skiddaw Hotel is set in the picturesque market town of Keswick. Each of the 43 en-suite bedrooms offers a high standard of comfort and has all the amenities you would expect from a good hotel.
The Keswick Park was built in 1880 as a traditional Lakeland/Cumbrian slate house near the centre of Keswick. In the 1970's it was converted to a comfortable Guest House. It is conveniently located for bed and breakfast only 200 metres level walk from Keswick town centre, the "Queen of the northern Lake District".
A friendly service and a warm Lakeland welcome awaits you at the Kings Arms Hotel, a historic 17th century coaching inn in the heart of Keswick. You will experience the legacies of a true Coaching Inn, in modern day comfort and luxury. Guests of the Kings Arms have free use of the leisure club at their sister hotel just 3 miles down the beautiful Borrowdale Valley, which includes an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and hot tub and an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and beauty salon.
There is a choice today between a high-level walk that passes over the peaks of the Lake District fells and is a lot more demanding in terms of terrain (24.5km / 15 miles) or a low-level walk that skirts around the bottom of the peaks (29km / 18 miles).
Whilst called the low-level walk, please do not underestimate its difficulty, the low-level walk is still longer in terms of overall distance but it is a little easier on the knees with around 100m less elevation to tackle and less demanding terrain underfoot! The choice is yours but a great day's walking is guaranteed!
- Low Level - Ascent: +665m / Descent: -595m
- High Level - Ascent: +735m / Descent: -660m
Located in the centre of Caldbeck, this family-run pub offers 10 well-appointed rooms and a hearty Cumbrian breakfast to set you up for the day.
Denton House is a wonderful family run 4 star Enjoy England rated B&B guest house in the picturesque village of Hesket Newmarket, close to Caldbeck, in the Northern Fells of the Lake District National Park. The bed and breakfast has been managed by Susan and Alan Armstrong for over 8 years and has a reputation for spacious comfortable guest rooms and superb breakfasts, using only the finest local produce.
Leaving the Lake District behind you walk through the rich farmlands of the Eden Valley, escorted most of the way by the river Caldew before reaching the historic City of Carlisle. Carlisle has plenty of places to visit and welcoming pubs and restaurants to celebrate the end of your walk on the Cumbria Way.
Ascent: +148m / Descent: -300m
Howard Lodge is a friendly family run Victorian guest house located a short walk from Carlisle city centre. All the rooms are spacious, tastefully decorated and have en-suite shower rooms. The dining room which is modern, bright and airy, with many original features, will make a relaxing start to your day.
Warwick Lodge is a family run guest house in Carlisle, Caron Archibald takes great pride in her home and loves welcoming people to stay. Guest rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed with en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and a TV. Caron is known for her great breakfasts; all ingredients are locally sourced and breakfasts are all freshly cooked to order.
Melanie and Graham can assure you of a warm welcome at their Grade II Listed Victorian Guest House in Carlisle, conveniently located just 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre Cathedral and Castle. All rooms feature comfortable beds, high quality pillows and linens, as well as modern en-suites, fluffy large bath towels and luxury Elemis toiletries. Free fast wifi available throughout the guest house.
Carlisle is on the West Coast mainline and regular trains will whisk you back to London, Manchester (with a change at Preston or Wigan) or Ulverston (Change at Lancaster).
This trip has a carbon score of 11kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 11kg is equivalent to 2 Neapolitan margherita pizzas. Buon appetito!. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.
Other Information
Is it for me?The Cumbrian Way provides a chance to escape to one of the most beautiful areas of England. Enjoy picture perfect Lakeland landscapes and revel in the poetic romance of the Lakes. Well marked walking and gentle terrain make for an inspiring and relaxing week.
Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!
Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.
Solo Travellers, Families with Teens
The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years
Even though you are in the hilly Lake District this route tends to stick to the low-level trails. This means you get to enjoy stunning views from the valley floors, without having to climb endless hills and summits.
The route starts among farms and fields and then runs through Lake District National Park. The first real climb is to the top of Stake Pass between Great Langdale and Borrowdale, apart from that there is little elevation gain in the first section just north of Ulverston.
IMPORTANT the Keswick to Caldbeck section goes over the summit of High Pike (part of the Northern Fells), which does feel more exposed. There is an alternative lower-level route we offer in your routes note that we recommend if you would rather not do this section. If you are walking in bad weather or poor visibility, we recommend also opting for the low-level route.
One of the highlights of this tour is the high standard of the accommodation. You will stay in carefully selected 3 or 4-star B&B's, Guest Houses, country pubs and small hotels. Your room will always have an ensuite or private bathroom. A delicious breakfast is always included.
Accommodation Location
We will always try and accommodate you at the locations detailed in your itinerary. Occasionally, because of limited availability, there is the option to be accommodated at an alternative location. In the unlikely event that we have to accommodate you elsewhere, we will advise you of this before confirming your booking.
Single Rooms
If you require single rooms within your party we will always try and accommodate you subject to availability. A single supplement is payable. This trip is also available to solo walkers, although a supplement will apply again.
Additional Nights
You may wish to take extra nights along the route, either to rest or for those with plenty of energy to explore some other walking opportunities nearby. We recommend an additional night at:
Keswick - Around the halfway point of the Cumbria Way lies Keswick, a buzzing town that is a hub of activity and home of adventure in the Lake District! It has plenty of traditional pubs, interesting museums, restaurants and local walks to keep a weary traveller intrigued and occupied!
There are small arrows or plastic discs with small writing indicating ‘Cumbria Way’ throughout the trail, that said, "The Cumbria Way" is not an official National trail and was created by the Ramblers Association therefore signage is not always as frequent as you'd necessarily expect for high profile walking trail in the Lake District. Navigation is still relatively straightforward as you can use the Macs Adventure App which has maps, GPS tracks and daily route information. Simply download the GPS tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone with the assurance that navigation on this tour will be made simple. You will find more information on downloading the app in your Macs Adventure Account.
Recommended Reading
If you would like more information on the route please see our recommendation below:
- Guidebook - Cumbria Way: Rucksack Reader
- Map - Cumbria Way: Harvey Map*
*A copy will be posted to you if the tour is confirmed within postage cut-off dates.
- Hand picked B&B, Guest House and small hotel accommodation in en-suite rooms
- Door to door baggage transfer
- Access to maps, GPX tracks and daily route information with the Macs Adventure navigation app
- All your trip documents provided digitally through your online Macs ‘My Account’
- Emergency telephone support from our office in the event of a problem
- Travel to the start or from the finish of the walk
- Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Equipment
- Extra nights
The Cumbria Way is available to start daily between April and October. Select which itinerary you would prefer and then select your preferred start date. There is never a bad time to be walking the Cumbria Way, but our personal favourites are spring and autumn.
Please note that as there are some restrictions in Great Langdale and Rosthwaite with 1 night bookings at the weekend, we may have to book you for 2 nights in either Coniston or Keswick with return transfers which we will include in the cost.
Ulverston is easily reached by train from Manchester Airport (2h20) or London (3h20). See National Rail Enquiries for details. It is also serviced by National Express coaches and easily reached by car.
You can find information for travelling to and from Cumbria by clicking on the Traveline Website.
Carlisle is on the West Coast mainline and regular trains will whisk you back to London (3h55), Manchester (2h10) (with a change at Preston or Wigan) or Ulverston (2h05) (Change at Lancaster).
Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation.
At Macs Adventure, we work in partnership with many luggage transfer providers who set a limit on how many bags/suitcases they will transfer per person, and also the weight of the bag/suitcase. Your booking includes transfer of 1 bag per person. It is very important that you read the luggage information specific to your tour before departure. If you do not adhere to these limits, there is a great possibility that you will be charged locally both for extra bags or if they are too heavy. This limitation can be a challenge, especially as airlines generally have limits that are higher. However, our luggage providers have reasons for these limits (usually due to the Health and Safety of their employees), which we must respect.
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes.
Walking Direction
We recommend you walk from Ulverston to Carlisle as you will have the wind at your back.
Online Documents
At Macs Adventure we care about the environment! We’re taking action to minimize the impact we have by converting the majority of our tour documentation for online delivery.
On this tour, all your detailed tour information will be digitally delivered. You will have access to this documentation via “My Account” on our website.
Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and trousers), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
As this tour is available through our Macs Adventure Smartphone App you will be using your smartphone. Keeping the device in flight mode will keep the battery from running out too quickly, however, always ensure your phone is fully charged before setting off; if you doubt the battery will last throughout the hike, it might be beneficial to bring a power bank.
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
We offer a range of itineraries so you can choose your preferred daily distance so hopefully you will find an itinerary that suits your preferred level of activity. If you currently don’t enjoy an active lifestyle we suggest regular walking in hilly terrain supplemented by cardio vascular exercise for at least 6 months prior to your walk. A good gym or personal trainer will be able to draw up a personalised training programme.
As far in advance as possible! We suggest you book as soon as your plans are finalised as The Lake District is extremely popular. If booking at short notice we will always try and accommodate your plans.
You will need good walking shoes/boots (ideally waterproof), comfortable walking clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers, a daypack and hats/gloves etc.
The Cumbria Way is very enjoyable at any time between April and mid October.
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate walkers with dogs as many of the accommodation providers we use do not accept pets.
You can use local bus services or local taxis to continue to your next overnight stop.
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Hadrian's Wall Path - 8 Days & 7 Nights
A rewarding walk alongside Hadrian's Wall, an iconic British landmark and UNESCO World Heritage SiteHighlights- Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Wild and beautiful landscapes.
- View forts, turrets and milecastles en route.
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South West Coast Path: Lyme Regis to Poole (8 Days & 7 Nights)
Explore the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast on a fascinating section of the coast path.Highlights- Walk the Jurassic Coast from Lyme Regis to Poole
- Hunt for fossils on Charmouth Beach
- The dramatic sea arch, Durdle Door
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South Downs Way - 8 Days & 7 Nights
The whole South Downs Way in six days, suited to experienced walkers looking for a challenge.Highlights- The most challenging South Downs Way itinerary.
- Devils Dyke, a beauty spot carved by glaciers.
- Magnificent chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters.