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There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria. Whether you’re an avid, well-equipped fell climber or just stick on a comfy pair of shoes to go for a short amble, you’ll find the greatest variety of walking routes of anywhere in the country. Most of the region’s best-known walks are easily accessible from Cumbrian towns, while the mountain of supporting literature – leaflets, pamphlets and guidebooks, including the fell walker’s bible, Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells – means that every step you take will be well mapped. From a gentle stroll to a challenging hill walk or a multi-day trial, Cumbria has walks for every level of interest, but what makes walking here so special isn’t just the variety. It’s that going for a walk in Cumbria means stepping out onto nature’s most beautiful canvas, with stunning scenery at virtually every step.
Created by Alfred Wainwright, the full Coast to Coast Walk crosses the North of England from the…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be…
Guided Fell Walks by Genuine Adventures explore the Lake District’s fells with expert-led, tailored…
Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer alpaca walks…
Mountain passes have been important thoroughfares in the Lake District ever since people needed to…
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…
Set your own pace on the Coast to Coast. Choose how many rest days you need and how far you’d like…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
Our holidays are car-free, with walks starting right from your hotel door and returning you there…
S-Cape UK creates authentic and immersive adventure travel experiences across the UK including many…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Enjoy an excellent introduction to the charms of the English Lake District on the official Cumbria…
Tailor made self guided, walking, cycling and touring holidays with luxury and classic…
Feed your soul & be guided by the most knowledgeable & friendly Lake District guides, through…
During the nineteenth century, adventurous tourists travelled by horse-drawn carriage through…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
Contours Holidays designed the Derwentwater Round as a gentle, relaxing two-day meander around the…
Looking to get out in the hills? Local guide Emma Seery offers beautiful walks - from friendly…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks,…
Master the 'Art of Nordic Walking' with our , Nicky Merrett, AKA Nordic Nic, or Sean Bolland our…
The Cumbria Way runs through the heart of the Lake District, from the attractive market town of…


There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria.
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