Cumbria Coastal Way
A long distance walk of 182 miles which follows the Cumbrian coast from close to Morecambe Bay in the south to beside Solway Firth in the north. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Silverdale Station
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Grid Ref: SD476751
Climbing: 2,964 metres
Walk time: 80-100 hours
Days: 10-20
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL4 The English Lakes – North Western Area
OL6 The English Lakes – South Western Area
OL7 The English Lakes – South Eastern Area
303 Whitehaven, Workington, Cockermouth and Egremont
314 Solway Firth, Wigtown and Silloth
315 Carlisle, Brampton, Longtown and Gretna Green
323 Eskdale and Castle O’er Forest
OL6 The English Lakes – South Western Area
OL7 The English Lakes – South Eastern Area
303 Whitehaven, Workington, Cockermouth and Egremont
314 Solway Firth, Wigtown and Silloth
315 Carlisle, Brampton, Longtown and Gretna Green
323 Eskdale and Castle O’er Forest
Summary:
The Cumbria Coastal Way is a waymarked long distance footpath stretching for 182 miles (298 km) from the Cumbrian boundary with Lancashire to the Scottish border. The coastal way commences at Silverdale, which overlooks Morecambe Bay, and passes around the southern Cumbrian peninsulas, through the beautiful Lake District National Park and along the coast to the Solway Firth before ending at the famous border town of Gretna. Parts of the path at its northern end join up with Hadrian's Wall National Trail.
Useful Links:
Cumbria Coastal Way Guidebook
Wikipedia
Visit Cumbria
Long Distance Walkers Association
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