Fairtrade Way

Cumbria, Lancashire

The Fair Trade Way is a long-distance footpath designed as a 6-day walk between Garstang (The World's first Fairtrade Town) and Keswick (A very active Fairtrade Town). It has been created to promote the positive impact that using Fairtrade products can have on the lives of people who suffer whilst they produce the resources that we in the more wealthy countries consume in our everyday lives. Whilst following the route, walkers are encouraged to endorse the principles of Fairtrade by enjoying Fairtrade food and beverages where possible. If required, they can also seek out Fairtrade accommodation.

November 2024: It has been reported that the two minor road bridges which also serve as pedestrian and other non-vehicle traffic routes between Kendal and the ridge above Barrowfield Wood, Cumbria, have been closed due to the unsafe nature of their (‘half-joint’ bridge) construction. The closures involve all traffic including pedestrians and cyclists. Brigsteer Bridge carries the Westmoreland Way, Friends Way 2 and the Fairtrade Way. There is a footbridge to the north, and what may be two pedestrian underpasses to the south. The closures were initially for 18 months from June 2024.

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Details:

Path Type:	Other Paths
Attributes:	Challenging Canal Coastal Charity
Start:	SD492454 - Garstang, Lancashire
Finish:	NY266234 - Keswick, Cumbria
Web Sites:	Fair Trade Way

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