The Cumbria Way is a route of about 67 miles through the
heart of the Lake District National Park, connecting Carlisle and Ulverston.
You may recall that we first met the Lake District between Kendal and Windermere on July 6, and left the Lake District at Keld on July 14. We'll spend the next 9 day t here.
Most walkers walk the Cumbria Way from south to north, and that’s the way the baggage transfer
services like Sherpa Van transport bags. For reasons that will become apparent
in about 2 weeks, I’ll be walking north to south, without any baggage transport
service.
For that reason, I boxed up about 9 pounds of items I won’t
be needing before I reach Ulverston, and mailed it to myself in care of the
B&B where I’ll stay on August 12. That’ll bring my backpack down to a
reasonable weight, and make walking the next 10 days more enjoyable. Today I
took the train from Newcastle to Carlisle, and will begin walking again
tomorrow.
Although most people walk the Cumbria Way in about six days,
I’ve added three extra days to allow me time to explore the hills and better
experience the area. Now, if only the weather will cooperate…
