Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path: North West - Cumbria Map Booklet

Covering the northern section of one of England’s most ambitious long-distance trails, the King Charles III England Coast Path in Cumbria offers a rich and varied coastal walking experience. Stretching from Gretna on the Scottish border to Grange-over-Sands, this dramatic route traces the shores of the Solway Firth and the fringes of the Lake District, combining expansive estuaries, rugged shoreline and ever-changing coastal landscapes.

The North West Cumbria Map Booklet is an essential navigation companion for anyone exploring this section of the trail. Compact yet highly detailed, it presents the full route on high-quality Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping, ensuring accurate, easy-to-follow guidance whether you’re planning a multi-day adventure or enjoying shorter coastal walks.

• Full route coverage of the King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail across Cumbria on Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps
• Clearly highlighted route line with access points, coastal features, harbours and key locations between Gretna and Grange-over-Sands
• Continuous mapping presented in a single, easy-to-use booklet for travel in either direction
• Lightweight and compact format, well-suited to carrying in changing coastal weather conditions
• Ideal for both long-distance walkers and those planning shorter day walks

A companion Cicerone guidebook is also available, providing in-depth route descriptions and planning guidance. You can also pair this booklet with the Lancashire and Merseyside Map Booklet to complete your North West England Coast Path collection.

From expansive salt marshes and open tidal flats to historic ports and coastal viewpoints backed by mountain scenery, this section of the route highlights the quieter, wilder side of England’s coastline. With the Cumbria map booklet to hand, you can navigate confidently and experience this unique landscape at your own pace.

Seasons

Best walked in spring and summer for the longest days, best public transport and to avoid the worst weather and tides, but walkable year round with adequate planning.

Centres

Gretna, Carlisle, Silloth, Maryport, Workington, Whitehaven, Ravenglass, Millom, Ulverston and Grange-over-Sands.

Difficulty

Other than one or two longer, more strenuous days in Cumbria, the majority of the stages can be easily split, extended or adapted. Most are relatively easy walking depending on terrain and distance.

Must See

Circuiting Cumbria, highlights include the Solway Firth, Hadrian’s Wall, Lake District mountain views.

The King Charles III England Coast Path – North West

Part 1 – Cumberland

Stage 1 – Gretna to Knockupworth
Stage 2 – Knockupworth to Bowness-on-Solway
Stage 3 – Bowness-on-Solway to Abbeytown
Stage 5 – Abbeytown to Silloth
Stage 6 – Silloth to Maryport
Stage 7 – Maryport to Whitehaven
Stage 8 – Whitehaven to Seascale
Stage 9 – Seascale to Ravenglass railway station
Stage 10 – Bootle railway station to Silecroft (& from Eskmeals viaduct)
Stage 11 – Silecroft to Green Road railway station

Part 2 – Morecambe Bay

Stage 11 – Foxfield to North Scale
Stage 12 – North Scale to Vickerstown
Stage 13 – Vickerstown to Bardsea
Stage 14 – Bardsea to Cark
Stage 15 – Cark to Grange-over-Sands
Stage 16 – Arnside to Hest Bank
Stage 17 – Hest Bank to Overton
Stage 18 – Overton to Conder Green
Stage 19 – Conder Green to Knott End ferry