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Cumbria Coastal Way

Cumbria Coastal Way

Alex Foxfield planned a hike

November 28, 2024

Cumbria Coastal Way

Hard

87:06

336km

3.9km/h

2,040m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 12.3 km for 65 m

Most people would complete this in 13-29 days

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4.42 km

View of Morecambe Bay from Silverdale

Highlight • Beach

On the border between Cumbria and Lancaster, the village of Silverdale and its surroundings are an absolute delight for hikers.

It is part of the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, a …

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30.7 km

Kent Estuary

Highlight • River

The Kent Estuary is a real treat for wildlife lovers. The mudflats and tidal sands create feeding grounds for all manner of birdlife, whilst native lizards can often be seen …

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137 km

Hodbarrow Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hodbarrow Lighthouse is a poignant landmark surrounded by a landscape that has seen former glory turn to financial collapse. Before the Hodbarrow mines closed in 1968 they were the …

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171 km

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (La'al Ratty)

Highlight • Structure

The narrow gauge Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a superb way to experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the South Lakes. Known affectionately as 'La'al Ratty' (Little Railway), …

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198 km

Start of the Coast-to-Coast Walk, St Bees

Highlight • Trail

This spot marks the start of the iconic Coast to Coast walk. The unofficial and mostly unsignposted trail was devised by legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright and passes some 182 miles …

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199 km

St Bees South Head

Highlight • Beach

St Bees North and South Head (collectively referred to as St Bees Head) make up the most westerly point of northern England and rise some 295 (90 m) feet from …

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202 km

St Bees North Head

Highlight • Climb

St Bees North Head is the highest point on the north west coast of England, rising to 295 feet (90 m) above sea level. From its clifftop paths are huge …

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209 km

Whitehaven Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

In 17th-century England, only Bristol and London were busier ports than Whitehaven and it continued to be an important coal port well into the 20th century. Today Cumbria's largest coastal …

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234 km

Maryport Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Maryport was founded in 1749 when Humphrey Senhouse started to develop the existing village of Ellenfoot into a bustling port, following the example set by Whitehaven. He named it after …

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255 km

Silloth Promenade and Seafront

Highlight • Trail

Centred around the promenade of Criffel Street, Silloth was once a classy Victorian holiday resort. Today, it still styles itself as a town for leisure time, with a family atmosphere, …

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304 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Natural

The wide, open expanse of Burgh Marsh is a glorious landscape. Birdwatchers will revel at the sights to the north, whilst fans of Lakeland will be treated to a superb …

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336 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

107 km

104 km

58.4 km

37.2 km

15.9 km

13.8 km

Surfaces

78.4 km

78.2 km

73.7 km

65.2 km

30.3 km

10.1 km

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Cumbria Coastal Way

View of Morecambe Bay from Silverdale

Kent Estuary

Hodbarrow Lighthouse

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (La'al Ratty)

Start of the Coast-to-Coast Walk, St Bees

St Bees South Head

St Bees North Head

Whitehaven Harbour

Maryport Harbour

Silloth Promenade and Seafront

Burgh Marsh

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