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Westmorland Way

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This scenic walk through the historic county of Westmorland and the Lake District National Park begins at Appleby in the shadow of the Pennines and ends at Arnside on the shores of Morecambe Bay.

Beginning in Appleby, a picturesque town dominated by its sturdy Norman Castle, the Westmorland Way crosses the lush pastures of the Eden Valley through a string of pretty red sandstone villages to Shap. After visiting Shap Abbey the trail follows the banks of the River Lowther to Askam, a delightful village with two greens surrounded by fine 17th century cottages, before crossing Heughscar Hill to the attractive village of Pooley Bridge, with far-reaching views over Ullswater. Then it follows the lakeside path through meadows and ancient oak, birch and hazel woods to the hamlet of Patterdale at the head of the lake, where it joins an old packhorse track cutting through the hills of the Helvellyn range to the picturesque village of Grasmere. From Elterwater in the beautiful Langdale valley, the trail meanders downstream beside the River Brathay to the lively little town of Ambleside. It visits Jenkin Crag, which provides glorious views across Windermere to the Langdale Pikes, and Troutbeck, famous for its named wells, bank barns and beautiful 17th century farmhouses with mullioned windows and the tall cylindrical chimneys so characteristic of Westmorland. After exploring the medieval market town of Kendal, with its interesting yards, ginnels and alleyways, the Westmorland Way leaves the town beside the River Kent. Several lovely riverside miles later, it leaves the river and follows the Lancaster Canal to the village of Holme, where woodland paths lead over the hillocks of Fairy Steps and Arnside Knott to Arnside on the shores of Morecambe Bay.

Holiday Options
  • Westmorland Way
    Appleby to Arnside
    95 miles (152 km)
    7 to 10 walking days
    from £535 per person
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  • Westmorland Way Highlights
    Pooley Bridge to Ambleside
    28 miles (45 km)
    3 walking days
    £290 per person
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Westmorland Way

Total Distance 95 miles (152 km)
Start and Finish Appleby to Arnside
Availability 15th March to 15th October
Tour Code Itinerary Tour Price    
WESMW1 8 nights, 7 days walking £535 per person More Information Book Online
WESMW2 9 nights, 8 days walking £600 per person More Information Book Online
WESMW3 10 nights, 9 days walking £670 per person More Information Book Online
WESMW4 11 nights, 10 days walking £735 per person More Information Book Online

Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.


Don’t have the time for the complete walk?

For those with less time available, we also offer a shorter tour covering the most beautiful stretch of the Westmorland Way between Pooley Bridge and Ambleside.


Westmorland Way Highlights

Total Distance 28 miles (45 km)
Start and Finish Pooley Bridge to Ambleside
Availability 15th March to 15th October
Tour Code Itinerary Tour Price    
WESMWH 4 nights, 3 days walking £290 per person More Information Book Online

Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.

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Mr Holland. Australia.

Our fourth Contours holiday and again a very enjoyable walk. The Lakes District is very scenic and the Westmorland Way is a little less strenuous than some other routes in the Lakes. Overall another great holiday.

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