Cumbria Way Rucksack Readers Walking Guidebook

author: Paddy Dillon
The Cumbria Way runs for 73 miles from Ulverston to Carlisle. The route traverses the beautiful Lake District, heading north through unspoilt dales with stone-built farms, running around charming lakes and passing beneath rugged fells. Bust tourist towns and villages contrast with woodland, wild fell-side, high passes and remote moorlands. The Way passes over the summit of High Pike (658 m), with panoramic views, then descends to finish in the historic border city of Carlisle.

The route is described in six sections as follows:
Ulverston to Coniston - 15.7 miles
Coniston to Great Langdale - 11.6 miles
Great Langdale to Rosthwaite - 7.3 miles
Rosthwaite to Keswick - 8.2 miles
Keswick to Caldbeck (main route) - 15 miles
Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (alternative) - 12.5 miles
Caldbeck to Carlisle - 15.5 miles

This guidebook contains all that you need to plan and enjoy walking the Cumbria Way: Detailed route-finding descriptions
Mapping in colour of the entire route at 1:55,000 scale
Background on geology, farming and history
Wildlife information supported by superb photographs
Information about public transport and travel
Lavishly illustrated with 85 colour photographs
Rucksack friendly format printed on rainproof paper

ISBN 9781913817039 Pages 72 (2021) 130mm x 220mm