4th February 2025
Written by Holly Richardson
Discover the outdoors somewhere new in Cumbria
Cumbria is well known for its fells and its lakes, but there is so much to discover beyond the well-trodden tourist paths. We’ve put together a selection of medium length walks which we hope will inspire everyone with a new piece of the Cumbrian landscape. What’s better, each of these walks is within a stone’s throw of one of our great Pub Partner pubs.
South Lakes – Western Cumbria
Discover some of our great pubs sitting on the Cumbrian side of Morecambe Bay. Time your visit right to watch the tide come in and out. Northern Rail operate trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness.
Walney
Walney Coastal Path
- Distance :16.6 miles
- Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours
- Skill level: Intermediate
The Crown
Finish with a bite to eat and drink at The Crown in Walney.
Roose
Roa Island
- 9.1 miles – approx. 3 hours 45 mins - Intermediate
The Ship, Roose
Unwind with some hearty pub fayre after your walk at The Ship in Roose.
Great Urswick
Urswick Tarn loop
- Distance: 8.7 miles
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours 45 minutes
- Skill level: Intermediate
General Burgoyne
Well-known for its pie and peas, the General Burgoyne can provide you post hike fuel.
Eastern Cumbria
Conveniently located close to both the Pennines and the Lake District, Appleby sits on famous the Settle-Carlisle train line.
Appleby
Appleby Castle loop
- Distance: 7 miles
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours
- Skill level: Intermediate
Crown and Cushion
Eat, drink and even stay overnight at the Crown and Cushion in Appleby in Westmorland.
Central Lakes
A stone’s throw from some of Cumbria’s most visited areas Outgate is a tiny hamlet close to Skelwith Bridge, Hawkshead and Ambleside. Buses are the best form of public transport across the central lakes.
Outgate
Wray Castle – Latterbarrow and Skelwith Bridge
- Distance: 4.8 miles
- Duration: Approx. 2 hours 20 mins
- Skill level: Intermediate
Outgate Inn
Finish your walk in a traditional Cumbrian pub and enjoy some food.
Northern Lakes
Located just south of Carlisle, Cumbria’s most northernly city, is the village of Armathwaite. The village also sits on the Settle-Carlisle train line, making it a handy stop over for those wishing to explore Cumbria’s villages.
Armathwaite
Faces Bay – Vista’ Eden
- Distance: 3 miles
- Duration: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
- Skill level - Easy
Fox and Pheasant
Head to the Fox & Pheasant to unwind for the night and take a stroll whilst you’re there.
Discover our Kamoot walking routes here.
