The Cumbria Way bisects Cumbria from the market town of Ulverston, near the coast of Morecambe Bay in the south, to the historic city of Carlisle on the Scottish Border in the north. In between the two it passes through some of the Lake District's most famous and spectacular scenery.

The route uses the valley systems wherever possible and therefore over most of its length it avoids the high fells. Lakeshore paths, ancient green lanes, steep sided valley bottom paths all form part of this stunning route.

There are two sections in the higher fells, both on well established paths. Between Langdale and Borrowdale (over Stakes Pass) and between Keswick and Caldbeck (over the flanks of Skiddaw).

We have three different options for the whole Cumbria Way route - choose from 6, 7 or 9 days walking, depending on how far you want to go each day.

Some people choose to finish the walk at Caldbeck, as the final day to Carlisle is arguably less interesting, crossing mainly agricultural land, (the Cumbria Way highlights below, cover this option).

Finally, we have 3 and 4 day 'Best of the Cumbria Way' short breaks, covering only the more dramatic section between Coniston and Keswick.

Click on the links below for more detailed information of each holiday.

Cumbria Way Highlights - Finish at Caldbeck
These walks cover the whole of the Cumbria way within the National Park, missing out the final day to Carlisle.

Best of the Cumbria Way - The Most Dramatic Central Section
If time is short these walks give a good flavour of the central lakes, taking in the areas two most celebrated valleys; Langdale and Borrowdale. As well as the remote Stakes Pass between them.