Wandering Aengus Treks
The Cumbria Way - Self Guided
Cumbria Way 5 Days
What's Included
Accommodation
Meals
Getting to the start
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Catbells from the Cumbria WayDerwentwater on the Cumbria WaySelf-guided on the Cumbria WayConiston mist on the Cumbria WayCumbria way waterfallRefreshment on the Cumbria WayLakeland bridgeOptional hike on the Cumbria WayHoad monument Ulverston at the start of Cumbria Way

 

If you prefer to walk the Cumbria Way self-guided, we can make all your accommodation arrangements for you, and ensure that your luggage is waiting for you when you check in.

We provide route maps and all the information you need to take the guess work out of walking the Cumbria Way. We run guided trips on the Cumbria Way ourselves so the information you get is as up-to-date as is possible and we know all the accommodation options available to you, so you always get the best within the budget you choose. Our self-guided Cumbria Way trips are tried and tested and we are located on the route itself. We also give you an emergency contact number in case of any problems or difficulties.

6 days walking / 7 nights in hotels, country Inns & guest houses

Accommodation only: £395
Accommodation and luggage transfer: £435
Prices are per person based on twin share.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive at your accommodation in Ulverston

Day 2. Begin the Cumbria Way and trek through pasture and woodland and across the Blawith Fells to Coniston Water. Follow the shoreline to Coniston village and check into your overnight accommodation. 14.6 miles

Day 3. Ascend to Tarn Hows, follow a track through woodland and beside waterfalls down to Skelwith Bridge. Walk beside the river to Elterwater tarn and into Elterwater village. Enter the Langdale Valley and follow a meandering trail to the valley head and your accommodation. 10.8 miles

Day 4. The day begins with a gentle walk along Mickleden, then more steeply to the top of Stakes Pass. From here descend beside the Langstrath beck to enter Borrowdale and arrive at Rosthwaite. 8 miles

Day 5. Follow the western lake shore to Nichol End and from here along the road through Portinscale into Keswick. 8 miles

Day 6. Leaving Keswick to the north, follow the Glenderatera river between Skiddaw and Blencathra to Skiddaw House. The Cumbria way offers two alternatives here: Either follow the cldew valley to a crossing of High Pike or meander country lanes through the villages of Branthwaite and fellside. Both routes finish with a descent to Caldbeck village.. 14.7 or 17.2 miles

Day 7. From Caldbeck village, the Caldbeck stream leads to the River Caldew which which is followed througfh an increasingly pastoral landscape until you enter the city of Carlisle, the end of the Cumbria Way. 14.3 miles

Day 8. Carlisle rail station on the main North West line between Glasgow and London is only a few minutes walk away. There are also connections through Lancaster to Ulverston. Alternatively, we can arrange a transfer back to your car in Ulverston.

 

5 days walking / 6 nights in hotels, country Inns & guest houses

Accommodation only: £345
Accommodation and luggage transfer: £378
Prices are per person based on twin share.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive at your accommodation in Ulverston

Day 2. Begin the Cumbria Way and trek through pasture and woodland and across the Blawith Fells to Coniston Water. Follow the shoreline to Coniston village and check into your overnight accommodation. 14.6 miles

Day 3. Ascend to Tarn Hows, follow a track through woodland and beside waterfalls down to Skelwith Bridge. Walk beside the river to Elterwater tarn and into Elterwater village. Enter the Langdale Valley and follow a meandering trail to the valley head and your accommodation. 10.8 miles

Day 4. The day begins with a gentle walk along Mickleden, then more steeply to the top of Stakes Pass. From here descend beside the Langstrath beck to enter Borrowdale and arrive at Rosthwaite. From here follow the western lake shore to Nichol End and from here along the road through Portinscale into Keswick. 16 miles

Day 5. Leaving Keswick to the north, follow the Glenderatera river between Skiddaw and Blencathra to Skiddaw House. The Cumbria way offers two alternatives here: Either follow the cldew valley to a crossing of High Pike or meander country lanes through the villages of Branthwaite and fellside. Both routes finish with a descent to Caldbeck village. Check in to the local Inn or your guest house. 14.7 or 17.2 miles

Day 6. From Caldbeck village, the Caldbeck stream leads to the River Caldew which which is followed througfh an increasingly pastoral landscape until you enter the city of Carlisle. Check in to your hotel or guest house. 14.3 miles

Day 7. Carlisle rail station on the main North West line between Glasgow and London is only a few minutes walk away. There are also connections through Lancaster to Ulverston. Alternatively, we can arrange a transfer back to your car in Ulverston.

The price includes:

  • All accommodation in twin/double rooms with private bathroom (where available) in guest houses, inns or hotels
  • Luggage transfer between hotels (if selected)
  • All breakfasts
  • A map and route cards with detailed directions, and local information including escape routes, bus timetables, restaurant and cafe locations and opening times, location of cash machines, etc.
  • An emergency contact number

The price does not include:

  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Extra costs incurred through using escape routes or from any arrangements made by us as a result of you using the emergency contact number.
  • Miscellaneous personal expenses such as drinks etc.

 

Accommodation

We choose a mix of exceptional hotels, Inns and guest houses on or close to the route of the Cumbria Way. Each of the places we use are known to us personally, and we make sure that you have a comfortable and pleasant stay at the end of your day. All our accommodation has ensuite or private bathrooms for twin or double share.

If you would like to stay in 4 or 5 star hotels or if you wish to use youth hostel or budget accommodation, please contact us and we will be happy to provide a quote for your chosen type of accommodation.

Meals

In most cases your accommodation will be able to prepare a packed lunch for you. Alternatively there are supermarkets in Ulverston, Coniston, Keswick and Caldbeck if you want to make up your own lunches. There are also opportunities on several days to purchase snacks or a hot lunch along the way, and we will provide full details of all your options. On all of the evenings you will have a choice of places to eat which on most days will include the option to take a meal at your accommodation (if booked in advance.)

Getting to the Start:

There are regular trains to Ulverston from Preston and Lancaster on the main North-West rail link between London and Glasgow. National Express operate buses to Ulverston and from Carlisle. Alternatively, if you are arriving by car we can usually arrange parking and transfers from the end of the walk (at extra cost )

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