The Cumbria Way is a long distance footpath beginning in Ulverston which follows a 70 mile route through the heart of the Lake District and ends in Carlisle. The following trail description offers a brief overview of the route as it leaves Ulverston via field paths towards the shore of Coniston Water.

Step by Step Start at Greenodd, face towards the ship pub and walk left for about 30-40m Follow the cycle route and go under the bridge, take the track up after the bridge and follow the path towards the bridge over the river At the end of the bridge go left Follow this through the gate, […]

Step by Step Start at Canal Foot Follow the sign that points towards "Plumpton" and the "Coastal Footpath" Stay on the road and then go onto the grass Follow the rocks that are on your left, there is a track down the full length. Be careful as the rocks might be slippy. Follow the path […]

Step by Step Start at The Gill Take the path that goes out of The Gill following the stream. Can't see the stream? Stand with your back towards the public toilets and start walking. Follow this for about half a mile until you reach a gate that comes out on Old Hall Road Here you […]

Step by Step Start at Canal Foot. Here you can look out over the river Leven towards the viaduct and over Morecambe Bay. Keep the canal on your left and follow the path Follow the path until you reach the basin at Canal Head Turn around and walk back the same way Difficulty – Fairly flat […]

Step by Step Start at The Gill Head up Stanley Street and then turn right at Garden Terrace and then left up Soutergate Walk about 0.2 miles/0.32 km up the road and turn right up Chittery Lane You will reach a T-junction, go left and follow the track and you will start to get a […]

Step by Step  Start at Ford Park  Follow the road up towards The Coach House Cafe & Bistro until you reach a cross roads  Take a left, shortly followed by a right and go through the gate  Follow the track until you get to the fork in the path, go left  Follow the path until […]