8-day Linear Route on the Cumbrian Way

Start this adventure to the south of the Lakelands, in this market town located in the centre of the Furness Peninsula. Explore its old buildings and its labyrinth of cobblestoned streets.

Visit Morecambe Bay, the largest marsh expanse in the UK, with 310 m2, and the Ulverston Canal, from 1796, which although no longer navigable, was a vital part for the town's economy.

Overnight in Ulverston

Walk north along the trail near River Crake, amid farms and cattle fields to the southern end of Coniston Water, the third largest lake in the Lake District.

Admire the views of Morecambe Bay to the south and, as you ascend, you'll find at the bottom of the village, The Old Man of Coniston, the highest peak in the Furness Fells. 

Cross Kiln Bank, the last farm in the village, and take the Access Land trail to climb Beacon Tarn and continue to Coniston Water. Continue along the path along the coast to the village of Coniston.

Overnight in Coniston

Traverse fields, lakes, forests and waterfalls before admiring the views of the stunning Langdale Pikes, a group of peaks to the north of Great Langdale Valley. 

Follow the route and cross Skelwith Bridge, at the mouth of the valley, and visit its two villages: Chapel Stile and Elterwater. Visit Elterwater, where only a quarter of the houses are permanently occupied, as the rest are holiday homes.

Explore Dungeon Ghyll, a ravine on the north side of the valley that begins on the slopes between Harrison Stickle and Loft Crag peaks, and the 12-metre waterfall at Dungeon Ghyll Force, a site beloved by Victorian poets and described in Wordsworth's "The Idle Shepherd Boys." Don't forget to visit the beautiful Stickle Tarn and the cinematic Middle Fell Bridge.

Overnight in Great Langdale

Take the path to Mickleden, a U-shaped glacial valley, where Great Langdale was divided by the stretch called The Band leading you to Bowfell Peak. Climb the steep fern path to Stake Pass.

Descend on the other side of the pass towards Langstrath, a long valley with the River Beck at the bottom. Walk to the great Blea Rock and join the Greenup Edgar path before crossing Rosthwaite Bridge and taking the Borrowdale Valley path. 

Stop and visit this village's tea room located between the River Derwent and Stonethwaite Beck and the beautiful scenery of the Lakeland Valley, or Millican Dalton’s Caves, a self-styled "Professor of Adventure" who lived in one of them, next to Castle Crag, for nearly 50 years.

Overnight in Rosthwaite

Admire Castle Crag, a charming drop overlooking Derwent Water. Follow the path by the River Derwent, and reach the village of Grange, 

Then cross Manesty Park and Brandelhow. Step into the lakeside path and cross Greta Bridge and head to the centre of the town of Keswick, located in the middle of Skiddaw Mountain and Derwent Water.

Tour this market town and visit Moot Hall, the Theatre by the Lake, and one of Britain's oldest theatres, the Alhambra.

Overnight in Keswick

Climb to the top of Latrigg to admire the beautiful views of Keswick and then continue to the stunning Glenderaterra Valley, between Lonscale Fell and Blencathra. Visit the solitary Skiddaw House hostel at the head of the valley, nestled among the trees in Skiddaw Forest. 

Walk with the River Caldew in sight to the Carrock Wolfram tungsten mine. Cross High Pike, the only Wainwright Fell along the Cumbrian Way, with beautiful views north of the Solway Firth and Scotland. 

Descend through farmland to picturesque and historic Caldbeck, the most northern village in the National Park and one of the most remote at the same time. 

Overnight in Caldbeck

Start the route to the edge of the northern hills, fields and forests, pass the bridge and follow the path on the edge of the forest and then, River Caldew. Take the road to Sebergham and visit St. Mary's Church, before taking the hedged route to Bell Bridge.

Continue along the river to Rose Bridge, and get to know Rose Castle, the palace belonging to the Bishops of Carlisle, from 1340. Advance along the forest trail to Bridge End and cross the River Caldew over Hawksdale Bridge along to the entrance of the 'Cowens' industrial zone at Ellers Mill. 

Continue your way through the mill, along the river path, until you reach the asphalt road that leads to the city of Carlisle, where you can visit the Tullie House Gallery and Museum, Carlisle Cathedral, and Market Square

Overnight in Carlisle

For the return, take a train to London Airport or Manchester Airport, on a tour of approximately 4 hours and 2 hours, respectively.

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