Sunday 12 May 2013

Intended route - Cumbrian Way


Intended Route as follows:

Day 1: 
Our first days walk (approx 13 miles) will be from Ulverston following the Cumbria Way to Hoathwaite Farm Campsite near the village of Torver, which is near to the west bank of lake Coniston. 

Day 2: 
Coniston to Chapel Stile, which is just beyond the village of Elterwater (approx 11 miles) staying at Baysbrown Farm campsite Chapel Stile, Great Langdale.

Day 3: 
Chapel Stile to Borrowdale. This is only a 10 mile walk for us, but does involve a bit of mountain walking (including THAT very steep climb), Seatoller Farm campsite, Borrowdale.

Day 4: 
Approx 10 miles (including Catbells), Keswick CC Club Site, Keswick.

Day 5: 
Rest day for those that want to a great peak such as Great Gable Keswick CC Club site.

Day 6
Keswick to Caldbeck. This is the toughest days walking and involves 15 miles going around Skiddaw and rising to 2000 feet. Then staying at Throstle Hall Caravan Site, Caldbeck.

Day 7: 
Caldbeck to Carlisle. (Approx 14 miles) of walking mainly alongside the river on flatter terrain. Return home in the evening.

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