Cumbria Coastal Way
Walking Holiday in
Northern England
This is an 188 mile walking holiday from Silverdale to Gretna, part of the England Coast Path.
This is one of our Coastal Walking Holidays in UK and Ireland, one of our Northern England Walking Holidays, and also one of our National Trail Walking Holidays.
Where in the UK is the Cumbria Coastal Way?
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
Walking Holiday in Northern England from
Silverdale to Gretna Green
Part of the England Coast Path
Walk Cumbria Coastal Way, one of England’s long distance walking trails, walking in the far North of England from Silverdale to Gretna, via Grange over Sands, Ulverston, Ravenglass, St Bees, Whitehaven, Maryport and Carlisle.
The Cumbria Coastal Way, part of the England Coast Path, is a 188 mile way-marked long-distance walking trail.
This English self-guided walking holiday hikes along the coast of Cumbria and along the fringes of the Lake District. This is a great introduction to walking holidays in UK.
Our suggested itineraries are from South to North as this is the direction in which the guide book is written. However we offer this hiking tour in either direction.
You can walk the whole 188 miles of the coastal path from Silverdale to Gretna in one holiday or split it into several holidays.
We offer 5 suggested itineraries for our Cumbria Coastal Way walking holiday:
- Silverdale to Gretna Green, 24 day walking holiday, 188 miles
- Morecambe Bay: Silverdale to Barrow in Furness, 8 day walking holiday, 54 miles
- Duddon Estuary: Barrow in Furness to Ravenglass, 7 day walking holiday, 43 miles
- Lake District: Ravengass to Maryport, 6 day walking holiday, 34 miles
- Solway Coast: Maryport to Gretna Green, 9 day walking holiday, 58 miles
Please see details and prices below.
The Cumbria Coastal Way can be made into a longer walking holiday by connecting with:
- the Cumbria Way in Ulverston and Carlisle,
- and with Hadrians Wall Path in Carlisle.
The Cumbria Coastal Way forms part of the England Coast Path.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
24 day itinerary
Silverdale to Gretna Green
22 days walking and 23 nights
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Silverdale
Day 2: Silverdale to Milnthorpe 10 miles
Day 3: Milnthorpe to Grange over Sands 12 miles
Day 4: Grange over Sands to Cark 7 miles
Day 5: Cark to Ulverston 10 miles
Day 6: Ulverston to Rampside 8 miles
Day 7: Rampside to Barrow in Furness 7 miles
Day 8: Barrow in Furness to Foxfield 12 miles
Day 9: Foxfield to Millom 10 miles
Day 10: Millom to Silecroft 7 miles
Day 11: Silecroft to Bootle 7 miles
Day 12: Bootle to Ravenglass 7 miles
Day 13: Ravenglass to Beckermet 9 miles
Day 14: Beckermet to Whitehaven 12 miles
Day 15: Whitehaven to Workington 8 miles
Day 16: Workington to Maryport 6 miles
Day 17: Maryport to Silloth 12 miles
Day 18: Silloth to Abbey Town 10 miles
Day 19: Abbey Town to Kirkbride 7 miles
Day 20: Kirkbride to Burgh by Sands 7 miles
Day 21: Burgh by Sands to Carlisle 11 miles
Day 22: Carlisle to Rockcliffe 6 miles
Day 23: Rockcliffe to Gretna 6 miles
Day 24: Depart after breakfast
24 day itinerary 23 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £2,576 | £3,703 | £4,393 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £48 per person depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Cumbria Coastal Way
Silverdale to Gretna Green
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Carlisle
double/twin
Single
Crown & Mitre Hotel
£36.00
please ask
Halmark Hotel
£39.50
please ask
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
Silverdale to Gretna Green
Suggested Tour Duration:
23 nights, 22 days walking
Total Distance:
188 miles
Min/max daily distance:
6/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
9 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Morecambe Bay, Holker Hall
Conishead Priory, The Duddon Estuary
Swinside Stone Circle
Lake District National Park
Muncaster Castle
Ravenglass and Eskdale Narrow Gauge Railway
Carlisle Castle
This path connects with:
Cumbria Way
Hadrian’s Wall Path
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
8 day itinerary
Silverdale to Barrow in Furness
6 days walking and 7 nights
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Silverdale
Day 2: Silverdale to Milnthorpe 10 miles
Day 3: Milnthorpe to Grange over Sands 12 miles
Day 4: Grange over Sands to Cark 7 miles
Day 5: Cark to Ulverston 10 miles
Day 6: Ulverston to Rampside 8 miles
Day 7: Rampside to Barrow in Furness 7 miles
Day 8: Depart after breakfast
8 day itinerary 7 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £784 | £1,127 | £1,337 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £48 per person depending on location
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
Silverdale to Barrow in Furness
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
54 miles
Min/max daily distance:
7/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
9 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Morecambe Bay
Holker Hall
Conishead Priory
This route connects with:
Cumbria Way
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
7 day itinerary
Barrow in Furness to Ravenglass
5 days walking and 6 nights
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Barrow in Furness
Day 2: Barrow in Furness to Foxfield 12 miles
Day 3: Foxfield to Millom 10 miles
Day 4: Millom to Silecroft 7 miles
Day 5: Silecroft to Bootle 7 miles
Day 6: Bootle to Ravenglass 7 miles
Day 7: Depart after breakfast
7 day itinerary 6 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £672 | £966 | £1,146 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £48 per person depending on location
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
Barrow in Furness to Ravenglass
Suggested Tour Duration:
6 nights, 5 days walking
Total Distance:
43 miles
Min/max daily distance:
7/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
8 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
The Duddon Estuary
Swinside Stone Circle
Lake District National Park
Muncaster Castle
Ravenglass and Eskdale Narrow Gauge Railway
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
6 day itinerary
Ravenglass to Maryport
4 days walking and 5 nights
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Ravenglass
Day 2: Ravenglass to Beckermet 9 miles
Day 3: Beckermet to Whitehaven 12 miles
Day 4: Whitehaven to Workington 8 miles
Day 5: Workington to Maryport 6 miles
Day 6: Depart after breakfast
6 day itinerary 5 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £560 | £805 | £955 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £48 per person depending on location
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
Ravenglass to Maryport
Suggested Tour Duration:
5 nights, 4 days walking
Total Distance:
34 miles
Min/max daily distance:
6/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
7 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Ravenglass and Eskdale Narrow Gauge Railway
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
9 day itinerary
Maryport to Gretna Green
7 days walking and 8 nights
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Maryport
Day 2: Maryport to Silloth 12 miles
Day 3: Silloth to Abbey Town 10 miles
Day 4: Abbey Town to Kirkbride 7 miles
Day 5: Kirkbride to Burgh by Sands 7 miles
Day 6: Burgh by Sands to Carlisle 11 miles
Day 7: Carlisle to Rockcliffe 6 miles
Day 8: Rockcliffe to Gretna 6 miles
Day 9: Depart after breakfast
9 day itinerary 8 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £896 | £1,288 | £1,528 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £48 per person depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Cumbria Coastal Way
Maryport to Gretna Green
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Carlisle
double/twin
Single
Crown & Mitre Hotel
£36.00
please ask
Halmark Hotel
£39.50
please ask
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
Maryport to Gretna Green
Suggested Tour Duration:
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
58 miles
Min/max daily distance:
6/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
8 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Solway Estuary
Carlisle Castle
This path connects with:
Cumbria Way
Hadrian’s Wall Path
What’s included
in your UK Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
on England’s Coast Path
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- OS 1:25,000 map
- guide book to The Cumbria Coastal Way
Optional Extras
for your UK Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
on England’s Coast Path
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your UK Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday
on England’s Coast Path
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Cumbria Coastal Way Walking Holiday:
How to get there
- By Plane to Carlisle, Glasgow or Edinburgh, where we can arrange transfer
to the start of the route - By Car to starting point: Silverdale or Gretna etc where parking is available
- By Train / Bus to Ulverston etc
We have Coastal Walking Holidays in the UK in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Our telephone Lines are open 7 days a week.
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or +44 (0)207 193 1252
March to September 9am to 9pm
October to February 9am to 5pm
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or
- Arran Coastal Way in Scotland
- Causeway Coast Way in Northern Ireland
- Causeway Coast Way and Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland
- Channel Islands
- Cleveland Way part of the England Coast Path
- Cumbria Coastal Way part of the England Coast Path
- Dingle Way in Ireland
- England Coast Path
- Fife Coastal Path in Scotland
- Great Gardens of Cornwall
- Great Gardens of Devon
- Guernsey, Herm and Sark in the Channel Islands
- Hebridean Way in Scotland
- Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path part of the Wales Coast Path
- Isle of Man
- Isle of Mull
- Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall
- Jersey Coastal Footpath in the Channel Islands
- Kerry Way in Ireland
- Lecale Way in Northern Ireland
- Lleyn Peninsula, part of the Wales Coast Path
- Norfolk Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- Northumberland Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- Pembroke Coast Path part of the Wales Coast Path
- Rye to Ramsgate on England Coast Path
- Solent Way part of the England Coast Path
- Somerset Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- South West Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- Suffolk Coast Path
- Tarka Trail in Devon
- Wales Coast Path
- Cleveland Way
- Cotswold Way
- Cumbria Coastal Way part of the England Coast Path
- England Coast Path
- Glyndwrs Way in Wales
- Hadrians Wall Path
- Norfolk Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- North Downs Way
- Offas Dyke Path in Wales
- Peddars Way
- Pembroke Coast Path part of the Wales Coast Path
- The Ridgeway
- South Downs Way
- South West Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- Thames Path
- Yorkshire Wolds Way
