Cumbria Way

The Cumbria Way is a linear 112-kilometre (70-mile) long-distance footpath in Cumbria, England. The majority of the route is inside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. Linking the two historic Cumbrian towns of Ulverston and Carlisle, it passes through the towns of Coniston and Keswick. The route cuts through Lakeland country via Coniston Water, Langdale, Borrowdale, Derwent Water, Skiddaw Forest and Caldbeck. It is a primarily low-level route with some high-level exposed sections.

Cumbria Way
Waymarker and logo
Length112 km (70 mi)
LocationCumbria, England
Established1970s
TrailheadsUlverston
Carlisle
UseHiking
Elevation gain/loss2,973 m (9,754 ft)
Highest pointHigh Pike, 658 m (2,159 ft)
DifficultyChallenging
SeasonAll year
WaymarkName on green disc
Websitewww.cumbriawaywalk.info
Trail map

Carlisle
Caldbeck
High Pike
Keswick
Great Langdale
Coniston
Ulverston
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