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
The route can be walked in either direction but is described here as north to south beginning at the trailhead of Ulverston.
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 approximately 24km in length.
Stage 2: Coniston to Langdale
The route leaves Coniston heading in a NNW direction through woodland towards Tarn Hows. The route involves some road walking as it passes through the villages of Colwith and Skelwith Bridge. The Langdale Pikes soon become visible as the route leaves Skelwith Bridge in a NNE direction, passing Elterwater before entering the Great Langdale valley.[5]
This stage is approximately 17.5km in length.
Stage 3: Langdale to Keswick
Stage 4: Keswick to Caldbeck
Stage 5: Caldbeck to Carlise
References
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