Cumbria Way
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United Kingdom United Kingdom
General information about Cumbria Way
Difficulty
Length
118 km
Elevation gain
2.400 m
Elevation loss
2.400 m
Highest Point
High Pike / 658 m
Lowest Point
Carlisle / 15 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
118 km
2.400 m
2.400 m
High Pike
658 m
Carlisle
15 m

The best time to hike the Cumbria Way is:

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The Cumbria Way runs for a length of 118 kilometers through United Kingdom.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Cumbria Way.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight on campsites, in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Cumbria Way is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Cumbria Way via Manchester Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Cumbria Way is via Newcastle Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • on campsites
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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