Cumbria Way

Cumbria Way
Author: Paddy Dillon
Publisher: Rucksack Readers Walking Guide
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781898481577

?The Cumbria Way begins at Ulverston and heads north for 73 miles (123 km) through the unspoiled dales with stone-built farms of the Lake District, running around charming lakes and passing beneath rugged fells. Busy tourist towns and villages contrast with woodland, wild fellside, high passes and remote moorlands. The Way passes over the summit of High Pike (658 m) with panoramic views, and descends to the historic border city of Carlisle

Walking The Cumbria Way

Walking The Cumbria Way
Author: John Gillham
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2022-06-27
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783629142

A guidebook to walking the Cumbria Way, a 188km (73 mile) route between Ulverston and Carlisle. Suitable for walkers with some experience, this long-distance route through the heart of the Lake District can be walked in 5 days, but there is plenty of opportunity to plan your itinerary for a more easy-going 7 to 8 days. This largely low-level route is described here in five stages of between 19 and 26 kms (12 – 16 miles). Alternative mountain days can be added to include the Coniston Fells, Glaramara and Skiddaw. Route described from south to north with 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route Variations to the itinerary suggested depending on required difficulty and time frame Route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary GPX files available to download

The Cumbria Coastal Way

The Cumbria Coastal Way
Author: Ian Brodie
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-09-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781852844301

This guidebook follows the continuous 298km (182 mile) walking route from Silverdale, on Morecambe Bay, towards Gretna on the Scottish border. The route links a number of gems of landscape, wildlife, archaeology and history along this often little-known coastline. A walk of 10?14 days suitable for all levels of ability.

Hadrian's Wall Path

Hadrian's Wall Path
Author: Gordon Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-05-23
Genre: Hadrian's Wall Path (England)
ISBN: 9781898481430

?Hadrians Wall Path runs for 86 miles from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend along the line of the Roman Wall completed in AD122 under the Emperor Hadrian. This National Trail crosses northern England from Irish Sea to North Sea and offers many chances to look at the forts, milecastles and interpretation centers within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This guidebook contains all youll need to plan, and enjoy a classic weeks walking.

Lake District, Cumbria & Northumberland Footprint Focus Guide

Lake District, Cumbria & Northumberland Footprint Focus Guide
Author: Nicola Gibbs
Publisher: Footprint Travel Guides
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2013-04-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1909268151

From Cumbria, with the wildest and most spectacular scenery in England, to Northumberland, the most unspoilt county, with the extraordinary scenery of the Lake District in between: the North of England will not disappoint. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this attractive region of the UK. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the Lake District, Cumbria & Northumberland. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and seek adventure. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from the holy island of Lindisfarne to exploring Hadrian’s Wall. • Detailed maps for Lake District, Cumbria & Northumberland and around. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Lake District, Cumbria & Northumberland provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of England’s most striking regions.

The Coast to Coast Walk

The Coast to Coast Walk
Author: Terry Marsh
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2023-02-27
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783624396

Guidebook and Ordnance Survey map booklet to the Coast to Coast Walk. The route stretches some 188 miles (302km) from St Bees on Cumbria's west coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. It is suitable for most fit walkers and can be comfortably walked in around a fortnight. The full Coast to Coast route is described from west to east in 13 stages of between 10 and 21 miles, with high and low-level alternatives for crossing the Yorkshire Dales and comprehensive route summaries for those preferring to walk the trail in the opposite direction. The guidebook comes with a separate map booklet of 1:25,000 scale OS maps showing the full route. Clear step-by-step route descriptions in the guide are illustrated by 1:100,000 OS map extracts. The route description links together with the map booklet at each stage along the way, and the compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack. A comprehensive trek planner offers a helpful overview of facilities on route, and full accommodation listings and useful contacts can be found in the appendices. There is also a wealth of background information covering geology, history, wildlife and plants, and a list of further reading.

100 Great Walks with Kids

100 Great Walks with Kids
Author: Jen Benson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-03-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1844865762

This book features 100 wonderful walks right across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards, including carrier- and buggy-friendly routes and themes such as mini mountains, walks with paddles, beaches, woodland, wildlife, circumnavigations of lakes, and walks from child-friendly cafes. Starting with a useful and informative introduction with advice on making walks with kids successful and enjoyable (best clothing and equipment, food and drink, the countryside code, and a light-hearted troubleshooting guide for commonly-encountered problems), the book divides the walks themselves by geographical area: - England: south-west, south-east, central north-west, north-east - Wales: south, central, north - Scotland: borders and south,central, north and islands Each route is graded according to its relative difficulty but all will be short to moderate in length, and very achievable for anyone with a good level of fitness and symbols will indicate hazards, refreshments, toilets, dog-friendliness and buggy suitability. As well as being themed, each walk will include other points of interest along the way to keep the children engaged and encourage the idea that spending time outdoors is enjoyable and fun. Illustrated throughout with the authors' photography showcasing the beauty of Britain, this will be an attractive and inspiring guidebook for all families wanting to make the most of the great outdoors.

The Western Fells

The Western Fells
Author: Alfred Wainwright
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0711236607

A. Wainwright's definitive guide to walking in the Lake District, comprehensively revised and updated.

The Cumbria Way

The Cumbria Way
Author: Peter Jackson
Publisher: 2qt Limited (Publishing)
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Cumbria Way (England)
ISBN: 9781908098375

A walking guide to the popular Cumbria Way from Ulverston to Carlisle contains 120 colour photographs and details of 136 GPS Waypoints / OS grid references. You also get access to the website to download additional information like accommodation and any updates to the route and access

The Cumbria Way and the Allerdale Ramble

The Cumbria Way and the Allerdale Ramble
Author: Jim Watson
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-09-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781852842420

A guidebook to two popular Lake District long distance walks through Cumbria in northern England: The Cumbria Way and the Allerdale Ramble. The 75 mile Cumbria Way runs from Carlisle to Ulverston, and the 50 mile Allerdale Ramble from Seathwaite north-west to Grune Point. All illustrated in Jim Watson's inimitable style.