Cumbria Way Highlights
Sample the Cumbria Way on a 2-3 day self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Cumbria Way Highlights
https://www.contours.co.uk/cumbria-way-highlights
A walk from the shores of Morecambe Bay to the Scottish Border through the Lake District.
From £380 per person
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.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £380 per person
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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMWH1 | From Coniston to Keswick | 2 days walking | £380 | |
| CUMWH2 | From Coniston to Keswick | 3 days walking | £505 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMWSB | From Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll to Keswick | 2 days walking | £380 |
Please note that due to the popularity of the Lake District as a holiday destination, accommodations in some towns have a two night minimum booking policy at weekends.
When planning your holiday dates we would advise to avoid arriving in Keswick, Coniston and Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll on a Friday or Saturday night if possible. If you are unable to avoid arriving on a Friday or Saturday night an additional supplement may be necessary, or alternatively, transfers to and from nearby accommodation may be provided. Any transfers required are included in the holiday cost. You will be contacted if an additional supplement should arise for your booking.
Travel to Coniston where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Coniston to Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll. 12 miles (19km) / 2139 ft (652 m) ascent
Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll to Keswick. 16 miles (25.5km)
Depart from Keswick after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Experiencing the best of the Lake District National Park on the route from Coniston to Keswick.
Visiting some of the Lake District’s iconic lakes, including Coniston Water and Derwentwater.
Arriving in Keswick, featuring the dramatic backdrop of Skiddaw.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly