Cumbria Way Run
Run the Cumbria Way from Ulverston to Carlisle on a self-guided running holiday. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps and guidebooks.
Cumbria Way Run
https://www.contoursrun.co.uk/cumbria-way-run
A trail running holiday through Cumbria from Ulverston to Carlisle.
From £405 per person
From £405 per person
Following mainly low-level paths along valleys and over passes, the Cumbria Way Run explores the delights of the Lake District without the worry of more technical or wilder terrain.
The route cuts through classic Lakeland territory, including dramatic Langdale, much-mythologised Borrowdale, Derwent Water, Skiddaw Forest, Caldbeck and more. This is the land of William Wordsworth and Alfred Wainwright, who called the fells his “magic mountains”.
The Cumbria Way is the perfect choice for exploring England's most spectacular scenery, especially for those wanting an approachable challenge.
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Following the shores of iconic lakes, from Coniston Water to Elterwater.
Running beneath the dramatic mountain ranges of Helvellyn, Skiddaw and the Langdale Pikes.
Making your way north through the Lakes to Carlisle, where you can explore Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle Castle, and Carlisle Cathedral.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-CUMW1 | From Ulverston to Carlisle | 2 days running | £405 | |
| R-CUMW2 | From Ulverston to Carlisle | 3 days running | £520 | |
| R-CUMW3 | From Ulverston to Carlisle | 4 days running | £640 | |
| R-CUMW4 | From Ulverston to Carlisle | 5 days running | £735 |
Please note that due to the popularity of the Lake District as a holiday destination, accommodations in some towns have a two night minimum booking policy at weekends.
When planning your holiday dates we would advise to avoid arriving in Keswick, Coniston and Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll on a Friday or Saturday night if possible. If you are unable to avoid arriving on a Friday or Saturday night an additional supplement may be necessary, or alternatively, transfers to and from nearby accommodation may be provided. Any transfers required are included in the holiday cost. You will be contacted if an additional supplement should arise for your booking.
Travel to Ulverston where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Ulverston to Rosthwaite. 35.5 miles (56.5km) / 4760 ft (1451 m) ascent
Rosthwaite to Carlisle. 38 miles (60.5km) / 4009 ft (1222 m) ascent
Depart from Carlisle after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Following the shores of iconic lakes, from Coniston Water to Elterwater.
Running beneath the dramatic mountain ranges of Helvellyn, Skiddaw and the Langdale Pikes.
Making your way north through the Lakes to Carlisle, where you can explore Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle Castle, and Carlisle Cathedral.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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