Walking The Cumbria Way: Ulverston to Carlisle - main route with mountain alternatives

Description

A guidebook to walking the Cumbria Way, a 188km (73 mile) route between Ulverston and Carlisle. Suitable for walkers with some experience, this long-distance route through the heart of the Lake District can be walked in 5 days, but there is plenty of opportunity to plan your itinerary for a more easy-going 7 to 8 days.

This largely low-level route is described here in five stages of between 19 and 26 kms (12 – 16 miles). Alternative mountain days can be added to include the Coniston Fells, Glaramara and Skiddaw.

• Route described from south to north with 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage
• Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route
• Variations to the itinerary suggested depending on required difficulty and time frame
• Route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary
• GPX files available to download