THE WESTMORLAND WAY WALKING IN THE HEART OF THE LAKES THE WESTMORLAND WAY - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SUMMARY The Westmorland Way is an outstanding walk from the Pennines, through the heart of the Lake District and to the Cumbrian Coast visiting the scenic and historical highlights of the old county of Westmorland. Your walk begins in Appleby-in-Westmorland which lies in the sandstone hills of the Pennines. It then heads west into the Lake District National Park, where you spend five unforgettable days walking through the heart of the Lake District. A final day of walking brings you to Arnside on Morecambe Bay. Along the way you will enjoy some of the Lake District’s most delightful landscapes, villages and paths. Ullswater, Windermere, Elterwater, Grasmere, Patterdale, Askham, Great Asby and Troutbeck all feature on your route through the lakes. Exploring the old county of Westmorland’s unparalleled variety is what makes this walk so enjoyable. From lakeside walks to mountain paths and canal towpaths the seven sections of the Westmorland Way Tour: The Westmorland Way will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. Code: WESWW1 Our walking holidays on the Westmorland Way include hand-picked overnight accommodation in high Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday quality B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, Price: See Website atmosphere and outstanding local cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, a Single Supplement: See Website Dates: April - October guidebook, detailed maps and a comprehensive pre-departure information pack as well as emergency Walking Days: 7 support, should you need it. Nights: 8 Start: Appleby-in-Westmorland Finish: Arnside HIGHLIGHTS Distance: 95 Miles Grade: Moderate Walking through the heart of the Lake District National Park. IS IT FOR ME? Pooley Bridge to Patterdale along the length of Ullswater - pure heaven! The Westmorland Way is a varied and out- Charming accommodation in hand-picked B&B’s and country inns. standing walk which showcases the old Tucking into a hearty meal in a cosy Lakeland pub at the end of a great walk. county of Westmorland which takes in the Pennines, Lake District and Morecambe Bay Enjoying a seaside ice cream and reflecting on an outstanding week of walking in coast. A delight for any long distance walker, Arnside especially those who love the Lake District. WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? Macs Adventure specialises in outstanding self guided walking holidays where every last detail is taken WHAT’S INCLUDED? care of. Each holiday we offer is unique and tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s, with Macs Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately. small hotels, country inns and guesthouses. Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the magic of the old county of Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Westmorland. Free to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track, you will discover the Lunch and dinner not included but always beauty of the landscape, the warmth of the people and the long history of this spectacular land. We will available at accommodation or nearby. Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door supply you with a guidebook with a clear map and a pre-departure information pack to guide you every baggage transfer. step of the way so there is no need for a guide. Your baggage will be collected and moved onto your next Information Pack: Comprehensive guide- accommodation so that you are free to walk each day with just a daypack. In the unlikely event you should book, maps, and information pack. require emergency support our office is always more than happy to help. So, from the moment you decide to walk the Westmorland Way you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable walking holiday. THE WESTMORLAND WAY WALKING IN THE HEART OF THE LAKES countryside with expansive views of the Lakeland level ridge in the Lakes and your route takes you DETAILED ITINERARY delights which lie ahead. over the ridge at Grisedale Hause, which marks the highest point of the Westmorland Way. Days: 9 The stretched out village of Shap was once a Nights: 8 major staging point on the road north to Scotland Your efforts are rewarded with fine views of the Walking Days: 7 but since the bypass it enjoys a more peaceful lakes and fells at almost every step of the way to atmosphere. Grasmere. Grasmere is famous not only for its Average Daily Distance: 13.6 miles natural beauty but also for its long association Grade: Moderate Walk: 17 miles, 27km with the most famous of the Lakeland Poets, Overnight: Shap William Wordsworth. Day Route Miles DAY 3 Walk: 9 miles, 14.5 km 1 Arrive Appleby Shap to Pooley Bridge Overnight: Grasmere 2 Walk to Shap 17 Recommendation: Accommodation in 3 Walk to Pooley Bridge 14 Lots to look forward to today as you leave Shap 4 Walk to Patterdale 11.5 bound for the delights of the Lake District. Shap Grasmere does not accept one night bookings on 5 Walk to Grasmere 9 Abbey, Lowther Castle, the village of Askam and Friday and Saturday nights so you should either 6 Walk to Troutbeck 11 the Norman church in Barton are just some of the avoid staring from Appleby on a Monday or 7 Walk to Kendal 15 highlights you can look forward to on your walk to Tuesday or add an additional night in Grasmere, 8 Walk to Arnside 17.5 Pooley Bridge at the foot of Ullswater. which is a treat in itself. 9 Onward Travel The small village of Pooley Bridge enjoys the DAY 6 most scenic of locations and has a couple of Total Distance 95 Grasmere to Troutbeck great little country pubs. You are in for a real treat today as your walk Walk: 14 miles, 22.5 km takes you through three of Lakeland’s most DAY 1 Overnight: Pooley Bridge scenic valleys. Starting in Langdale you can look Arrive Appleby-in-Westmorland forward to first the Brathay Valley and then the DAY 4 Rothay Valley before you arrive in Troutbeck. Appleby is best reached by train as it lies on the Pooley Bridge to Patterdale famous Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a fine start to Troutbeck is everything you expect from a your journey. Appleby is a classic English market The beauty of Ullswater, England’s second Lakeland town complete with country pubs where town of great charm, which was the County Town largest lake, dominates your walk today and will you can get a fine meal and bed for the night. of Westmorland until the county was abolished in steal your heart as you enjoy one of the finest Walk: 11 miles, 17.5km 1974. lakeside walks in England. Overnight: Troutbeck Overnight: Appleby Patterdale, at the base of Helvellyn, is the hub of the Ullswater valley and despite its small size is DAY 7 DAY 2 always a hive of activity. Troutbeck to Kendal Appleby to Shap Walk: 11.5 miles, 18.5 km Leaving the honeypots of the Lake District Today you start in the shadow of the Pennines Overnight: Patterdale (or Glenridding) behind the countryside takes on a more lived in and end the day right on the edge of the Lake feel as you follow farm paths and upland tracks District. The route starts in grand style following DAY 5 to Kendal via the Lyth valley. the unusually wide Boroughgate high street through Appleby. A delightful stretch along the Patterdale to Grasmere Kendal, known to walkers the world over for River Eden is next up before you follow minor Although the distance is short, Patterdale and Kendal Mint Cake, which powered many of the roads, tracks and paths though classic Grasmere are separated by the longest high most successful mountaineering expeditions, is THE WESTMORLAND WAY WALKING IN THE HEART OF THE LAKES the largest town in Westmorland. The Museum of Additional Nights be booked on arrival. Dinner is available either at Lakeland Life and Industry is just one of your accommodation or nearby pubs or numerous interesting historical sites and You can book additional nights before, during or restaurants. attractions. at any point along the way. I would particularly recommend additional nights in Patterdale, Baggage Transfer Walk: 15 miles, 24km Grasmere and Kendal if you wish to do some Your bags will be transferred from your more exploring in the Lake District. Overnight: Kendal accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We DAY 8 Accommodation ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to During your walk you will stay in charming B&B’s, Kendal to Arnside 20kg per person. guesthouses and country inns. Each is hand Although the longest stage of the Westmorland picked to ensure that you enjoy every minute of Equipment Way the walking from Kendal to Arnside is gentle your stay. They all offer a warm welcome to Your information pack has a detailed equipment in nature following first the River Kent and then walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local list which includes standard walking gear such as the Lancaster Canal. It does have a sting in the food. good walking boots or shoes, warm and tail in the form of a final 500ft climb of Arnside Where you stay will depend on availability waterproof clothes and a day pack. Knott, which rewards with views across the Kent although we often use the following Estuary and Morecambe Bay.