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Westmorland WayLocation: Cumbria OS Maps: Explorer™ OL19, OL5, OL7, OL41
Although Westmorland was regretably abolished as a county in 1974, its name lives on in the heritage of the area and in this outstanding walk. Old Westmorland's mountainous borders have protected it throughout history, resulting today in one of England's most unspoilt and scenic areas. Walking the Westmorland Way allows you to experience this beauty at first hand. The recommended itinery for this walk is a 7 day journey with overnight stops at Shap, Pooley Bridge, Patterdale, Grasmere, Troutbeck, Kendal and Arnside at the end of the walk. All of these locations have a choice of accommodation with varying degrees of luxury. Local TIC's can usually help with accommodation and you can get an accommodation list by email from walks@walkingpages.co.uk
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Distance: 160 km Walking Time - 7 days
Appleby Public Transport For bus and train travel information in Cumbria contact the National Traveline on (0870) 608 2608. Calls charged at National rate. You will connect to your local Traveline call centre, who will put you through to the Cumbria call centre. Callers from outside Cumbria wanting information on services in the County can save time and money by connecting direct to the Cumbria call centre by typing 874 as soon as they get the introductory recorded message after ringing the main traveline number. This also applies to those using mobile phones and BT phonecard plus. The Cumbria County Council journey planner can be found at www.cumbria.gov.uk/travel
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The
Westmorland Way is a superb 160km walk across the old county of Westmorland,
from beneath the Pennines, through the Lake Disrict to Morecombe Bay.
Beginning at Appleby-in-Westmorland this long distance path weaves a
wonderful route throught the Lake District National Park, including
Patterdale, Grasmere and Elterwater to finish at Arnside. You will discover
delightful villages such as Askham, Beetham, Great Asby and Underbarrow;
walk the beautiful lakeshore of Ullswater and the banks of the rivers
Eden and Lowther, Brathay and Kent. From mountain pass to canal towpath,
this is a walk of unparalleled variety where you will discover Roman
roads and forts, castles, an abbey, pele towers and ancient churches
and bridges.
