Cumbria Way

Cumbria Way

A walk from the shores of Morecambe Bay to the Scottish Border through the Lake District.

3 to 9 nights
16-78 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding

From £380 per person

Find your holiday

About the trail

The Cumbria Way enjoys the Lake District’s mountain vistas with none of its strenuous mountain climbs. This low-level walk follows old packhorse tracks along valleys and over passes to provide breath-taking views without ascending to the summits.

Beneath towering peaks and thundering cascades, the route follows the shores of glittering tarns. It visits charming Lake District villages, and enjoys a finale of remote, rolling hills that descend through rich farmland to the historic border town of Carlisle.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Cumbria Way via Bassenthwaite
  • Cumbria Way
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Cumbria Way Highlights
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Cumbria Way Short Break

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

About this route

3 to 4 nights
28 miles
Moderate to Moderate / Demanding
2nd January to 24th December
Includes Dog-Friendly Tours

From £400 per person

Cumbria Way Highlights

Our highlights holiday through the central section of the Cumbria Way leaves out the farmland stretches of the main route. Instead it delves straight into the rugged mountain scenery at the heart of the Lake District. The Old Man of Coniston looms at the head of the trail, backed by the spectacular expanse of Coniston Water.

From here the trail curves beneath Tarn Hows and through the wild valley of Great Langdale. Keswick provides the perfect conclusion to your Lake District getaway, with a host of independent shops, pubs and cafes nestled in its winding streets.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
CUMWH1 From Coniston to Keswick 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate / Demanding £400
CUMWH2 From Coniston to Keswick 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate £530

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
CUMWSB From Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll to Keswick 3 nights, 2 days walking Easy / Moderate £380
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