2 - 8th AUGUST - CUMBRIAN WAY
This is the classic Ulverston to Carlisle route over a leisurely seven days. We are staying in the following Youth Hostels/B&Bs.
Ulverstone to Coniston (longest day!) 24km (15m) Staying at Fir Tree Cottage, Coniston
Coniston to Grasmere YH (est 9 miles) Minor diversion due to lack of accommodation
Grasmere to Borrowdale YH 16km (est 10m)
Borrowdale YH to Keswick YH 12km (7.5m)
Keswick YH to Skiddaw House 8km (5m) (short day for rest and recouperation and wandering around Keswick)
Skiddaw House YH to Hesket Newmarket 20km (12.5m) Staying at Howscales B&B in Hesket Newmarket
Hesket Newmarket to Carlisle 20km (12.5m)
The route and accommodation has been booked for those definitely coming. Late comers/part-timers are welcome, but will need to find their own accommodation as required. Please contact Emma (07773 202845) or Helen (07753 160831) if you would like to come.
1 comment:
7 days is long, can be laborious if long.
elterwater to keswick can be met in a day. or make it coniston to langdale.
keswick to caldbeck likewise. cuts 2 days.
just a helpful thought unless you want the day for r@r in keswick.
regards, itchybeard.
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