Cumbria Way via Bassenthwaite
Explore the Cumbria Way via Bassenwthwaite at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Cumbria Way via Bassenthwaite
https://www.contours.co.uk/cumbria-way-via-Bassenthwaite
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 £1105 per person
This alternate take on the classic Cumbria Way covers the same mileage over eight days, allowing you to explore the trail at a steadier pace. The walk departs the main trail after Keswick and the Lonscale Crags, swinging west to Bassenthwaite, one of the largest lakes in the Lake District.
Skipping the rolling, remote hills at the Back o’Skiddaw, the trail instead winds through country lanes between low-level fells, before reuniting with the Cumbria Way at Caldbeck.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMW3 | From Ulverston to Carlisle | 8 days walking | £1105 |
| 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 or Coniston 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 Ulverston where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Ulverston to Lowick/Lowick Bridge(L). 7.5 miles (12km) / 886 ft (270 m) ascent
Lowick/Lowick Bridge(L) to Coniston. 9.5 miles (15km) / 876 ft (267 m) ascent
Coniston to Chapel Stile/Elterwater. 8 miles (13km) / 1243 ft (379 m) ascent
Chapel Stile/Elterwater to Rosthwaite. 11 miles (17.5km) / 1686 ft (514 m) ascent
Rosthwaite to Keswick. 8 miles (13km) / 656 ft (200 m) ascent
Keswick to Bassenthwaite(T). 10 miles (16km) / 1742 ft (531 m) ascent
Bassenthwaite(T) to Caldbeck(L). 9 miles (14.5km) / 1358 ft (414 m) ascent
Caldbeck(L) to Carlisle. 15 miles (24km) / 561 ft (171 m) ascent
Depart from Carlisle 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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Crossing the Lake District National Park at a steadier pace and cherishing the breath-taking mountainous scenery.
Experiencing the tranquil beauty of Tarn Hows.
Tasting the landscape that inspired literary greats, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, Arthur Ransome and Beatrix Potter.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Some of the views of the Lake District were stunning. Great experience. Started my planning for next years walking holiday.”Mr Weigh, UK
“This was a wonderful vacation and due so in considerable measure to Contours’ excellent support and service.”Mr O’Brien, Canada
“Everything was so well organized and clear, it allowed us to concentrate on just the hiking. We had good weather every day but one - a matter of luck, of course. Such a beautiful area, great people, and perfect pubs at the end of every day's walk. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Have already recommended you. You guys are awesome! Would book another holiday with you in a heartbeat!”Ms Anderson, USA
“The walk itself was magnificent.”Mr Bovee, USA
“Challenging, nice walk with views of lakes and mountains and lucky with weather.”Mrs McDougall, UK
Dog friendly