The Cumbria Coastal Way - A Walker's Guidebook

This guidebook follows the continuous 298km (182 mile) walking route from Silverdale, on Morecambe Bay, towards Gretna on the Scottish border. The route links a number of gems of landscape, wildlife, archaeology and history along this often little-known coastline. A walk of 10–14 days suitable for all levels of ability.

The Cumbria Coastal Way

Author

Ian and Krysia Brodie

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852844301

Availability

Published

Price

£12.00

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (3)
Sample Photos (5)

Seasons

Whilst May to October is a good season for the walk, it can be enjoyed at any time of year.

Centres

Arnside, Grange-over-Sands, Ulverston, Barrow, Millom, Silecroft, Seascale, Whitehaven, Workington, Maryport, Silloth, Kirkbride, Carlisle

Difficulty

A long-distance walk suitable for all abilities. Can also be undertaken in day or weekend sections. Tides may affect the route.

Must See

The sweep of Morecambe Bay, views of the Lake District fells, Muncaster Castle, St Bees Head, solitude of the Solway estuary, historic and literary associations

The route is described from south to north to ensure that the walker usually has the prevailing wind behind him. Most of this route is depicted on five Ordnance Survey Explorer maps which we strongly recommend that you carry:

·   OL6 Lake District South West
·   OL7 Lake District South East
·   303 Whitehaven and Workington
·   314 Solway Firth
·   315 Carlisle

The route shown has been amended in some cases since these maps were published so please compare it with the route as depicted in this book. The Explorer series is the best one to use in terms of practical information and will help you make the most of the whole experience.

The walk is also covered by four Landranger series maps:

·   85 Carlisle and the Solway Firth
·   89 West Cumbria
·   96 Barrow-in-Furness
·   97 Kendal and Morecambe