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The Cumbria Coastal Way, England, UK - A Walker's Guidebook

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1 Mar 2007
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9781852844301
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1852844302
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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
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224
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1 Mar 2007

The Cumbria Coastal Way

by Ian Brodie, Krysia Brodie

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. More...

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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, Read More... Workington, Maryport, Silloth, Kirkbride, Carlisle

Difficulty

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

Must See

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

Introduction   
The walk   
Flowers and wildlife   
Literary and historical associations   
Estuaries   
Safety   
Tides   
Using this guidebook   
Country Code   

Section I – Morecambe Bay   
Stage 1 Silverdale to Arnside and Arnside to Grange-over-Sands   
Stage 2 Grange-over-Sands to Ulverston   
Stage 3 Ulverston to Barrow-in-Furness and Walney   

Section II – The Duddon Estuary   
Stage 4 Barrow-in-Furness to Broughton-in-Furness   
Stage 5 Broughton-in-Furness to Millom and Silecroft   

Section III – The Lake District National Park   
Stage 6 Silecroft to Muncaster and Ravenglass   
Stage 7 Ravenglass to Seascale   

Section IV– The West Cumbrian Coast   
Stage 8 Seascale to St Bees   
Stage 9 St Bees to Whitehaven   
Stage 10 Whitehaven to Workington   
Stage 11 Workington to Maryport   

Section V – The Solway Coast   
Stage 12 Maryport to Silloth   
Stage 13 Silloth to Kirkbride   
Stage 14 Kirkbride to Carlisle   
Stage 15 Carlisle and on to Gretna   

Appendix I: Useful information and contacts   

Appendix II: Route summary   

Appendix III: Bibliography   
 
 
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