Cicerone publishes guidebooks for long distance walks and treks, day walks, family walks, scrambling, climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering, cycling guides, hill and mountain skills and outdoor photography. Cicerone's aim is to inspire you, and to provide the information needed to enable you to plan and enjoy your favourite outdoor activity, whether in the British Isles or overseas.
Publisher's Information 2026
Combining clear route descriptions, helpful mapping, practical planning tools, and insightful background on the region’s landscapes and attractions, it is the ideal companion for walkers tackling this classic long-distance walking trail.
The route is split into five stages (19 – 26km) with detailed route descriptions and 1:50,000 OS mapping to help you keep on track through the Lake District
Alternative mountain routes are included, offering optional high-level days over iconic upland terrain such as the Coniston Fells, Glaramara and Skiddaw, for walkers seeking more challenging summit experiences
Route summary and facilities tables detail accommodation, refreshments and public transport at key towns and villages along the route, such as Ulverston, Coniston, Great Langdale, Keswick, Caldbeck and Carlisle
GPX files are available to download as a digital navigation alternative for the Cumbria Way
Insights on when to go, with safety notes for poor weather and winter considerations for tackling Stake Pass and High Pike, are included
