Few places in England are as good for walking holidays as Cumbria. Situated in the North West with borders to Scotland and the English counties of County Durham, Northumberland, North Yorkshire, and Lancashire, Cumbria is typified by large open green spaces, mountains and lakes which form the Lake District National Park.
A large and broadly rural county, Cumbria has much to offer lovers of the great outdoors with the dramatic scenic landscape and historical sites punctuated by the cities and towns such as Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Workington, and Kendal and the smaller scenic settlements associated with the Lake District. Cumbria is easily reached by road and rail, lying on the west coast main transport networks.
Many visitors come to Cumbria to enjoy the natural environment with leisurely walks and visits to historical sites. However there are recognised Cumbria walks for everyone regardless of fitness or ability, from the easy 1.5 mile Devil’s Bridge walk in Kirkby Lonsdale to the 14 mile Buttermere Horseshoe which can be heavy going and definitively not for the faint hearted. For those looking to take in the views over a leisurely stretch, Castlerigg Stone Circle and St. John’s in the Vale offers 8 miles of easy going scenic pleasure.
For those wishing to test themselves, the 11 miles from Eskdale to Scaffel incorporating Scaffel Pike offers a range of walking and hiking conditions and exhilarating views from the highest point in England.
The Lakeland and hill activities combine with the commercial centres of Cumbria to provide an excellent holiday destination. Cumbria has a long established tradition in serving and catering for visitors through a range of accommodation options from campsites to hotels and traditional Inns. A similar range of cafes, bars and eateries keeps the many thousands of visitors each year fuelled for their Cumbria adventure.
Please click on any of the above to plan some Cumbria walks during your stay. Whichever Cumbria walk you choose please be aware of sudden changes in the weather and get local advice on conditions. However, as every true walker knows there’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing!
