Long-distance walk · England
Cumbria Way
Through the heart of the Lake District by its valleys, from Ulverston to Carlisle.
- Distance
- 117 km
- 72 miles
- Stages
- 5
- 5–6 days for most people
- Total ascent
- 2,275 m
- over the whole trail
- Highest point
- 647 m
About the Cumbria Way
The Cumbria Way crosses the Lake District from south to north by its valleys rather than its tops: past Coniston Water, through Great Langdale, over the Stake Pass into Borrowdale, and along Derwentwater to Keswick.
North of Keswick it crosses the remote Back o' Skiddaw country to Caldbeck before following the River Caldew to Carlisle.
Stages
The usual stages, ending where there's somewhere to stay. Times are by Naismith's rule, without stops.
| Stage | Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulverston to Coniston | 24.6 km | 473 m | 5½ h | GPX for stage 1 |
| 2 | Coniston to Old Dungeon Ghyll | 18.2 km | 420 m | 4½ h | GPX for stage 2 |
| 3 | Old Dungeon Ghyll to Keswick | 25.4 km | 480 m | 6 h | GPX for stage 3 |
| 4 | Keswick to Caldbeck | 24.2 km | 808 m | 6 h | GPX for stage 4 |
| 5 | Caldbeck to Carlisle | 24.1 km | 91 m | 5 h | GPX for stage 5 |
Walks along the way
Day walks that start near the trail, for a rest day or a detour.
