Cumbria Way
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The Cumbria Way is a linear long distance footpath in Cumbria, England. It passes through the towns of Coniston, Langdale, Borrowdale and Keswick, in the scenic Lake District.
A 112 km (70 mile) route through the heart of the Lake District National Park, linking the two historic Cumbrian towns of Ulverston and Carlisle. The route cuts through classic Lakeland country via Coniston, Langdale, Borrowdale, Derwent Water, Skiddaw Forest and Caldbeck. The route is primarily low-level but does contain some high-level exposed sections.[2]
History
The Cumbria Way was originally devised in the 1970s by local Ramblers' Association members. It is waymarked in places.
Route
Stage 1: Ulverston to Coniston
The route leaves the urban area of Ulverston, birthplace of Stan Laurel[3], and heads north towards the village of Gawthwaite and the boundary of the Lake District National Park. The route, which consists primarily of field paths at this stage, then progresses towards the settlement of Sunny Bank and the shore of Coniston Water. The western shoreline of Coniston Water is followed before reaching the settlement of Coniston.[4] Grizedale Forest is visible to the east of the lake with Coniston Old Man being visible to the west on approach to Coniston.
This stage is 24km in length.
Stage 2: Coniston to Langdale
Stage 3: Langdale to Keswick
Stage 4: Keswick to Caldbeck
Stage 5: Caldbeck to Carlise
References
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