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Cumbria Way stage 1: Ulverston to Coniston (24.6 km, 682 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Lake District/Cumbria Way/Stage 1

Stage 1 of 5

Cumbria Way stage 1: Ulverston to Coniston

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 6h 10m
Ascent: 682 m
Descent

Stage 1 of the Cumbria Way (5 stages in total) runs from Ulverston to Coniston. It covers 24.6 km with 682 m of ascent and 656 m of descent, around 6 h 10 min of walking. There are 60 places to sleep where the stage ends (34 guesthouses, 13 campsites, 2 huts, 8 hotels, 3 hostels). The next stage continues to Dungeon Ghyll.

From Ulverston hike to Coniston.

Part of the Cumbria Way.

Where to sleep in Coniston

60 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 34 guesthouses, 13 campsites, 2 huts, 8 hotels, 3 hostels.

GuesthouseCoal Yeat Cottages
GuesthouseGroffa Crag FarmhouseRated 4.6 out of 54.6(18)

The night before: Ulverston

Arriving the day before? These places to sleep are at the start of the trail.

CampsiteCamping at HayfieldRated 4.7 out of 54.7(91)
GuesthouseCandlewyck4.7

Next: stage 2Coniston to Dungeon Ghyll

Part of the Cumbria Way (118 km, 5 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

656 m

Distance

24.6 km

CampsiteEverard LodgeRated 4.3 out of 54.3(6)

CampsiteBirch Bank Campsite

HutCrake Valley Park

Beckstones Glamping Pods

GuesthouseBeckstones Glamping PodsRated 5.0 out of 55.0(16)

CampsiteShepherds ViewRated 4.6 out of 54.6(29)

GuesthouseLow Parkamoor Cottage

Church House / B&B / Camping /Glamping Pod/ Coniston

GuesthouseChurch House / B&B / Camping /Glamping Pod/ ConistonRated 4.4 out of 54.4(298)Cosy pub in a 14th-century building offering unfussy rooms, as well as dining & a garden.

GuesthouseEllis HoweRated 5.0 out of 55.0(7)

The Wilsons Arms

HotelThe Wilsons ArmsRated 4.3 out of 54.3(1,242)Traditional pub offering low-key rooms, plus a hot tub, all-day casual dining and a beer garden.

GuesthouseBrigg House

The Old Rectory Country Guest House

GuesthouseThe Old Rectory Country Guest HouseRated 4.8 out of 54.8(43)

Wheelgate B&B ( Book Direct for Best Prices )

GuesthouseWheelgate B&B ( Book Direct for Best Prices )Rated 4.4 out of 54.4(56)Romantic B&B featuring a lounge with a bar & an oak-beam ceiling, plus nature views & a garden.

Coniston Camping Hoathwaite

CampsiteConiston Camping HoathwaiteRated 4.8 out of 54.8(70)

CampsiteHoathwaite Campsite

Coniston Park Coppice Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

CampsiteConiston Park Coppice Caravan and Motorhome Club CampsiteRated 4.6 out of 54.6(1,163)

Coniston Park Coppice Experience Freedom Glamping

CampsiteConiston Park Coppice Experience Freedom GlampingRated 4.7 out of 54.7(28)

CampsiteConiston Hall Campsite

GuesthouseThe Lodge

CampsiteConiston HallRated 3.6 out of 53.6(607)

Netherbeck Cottage

GuesthouseNetherbeck CottageRated 5.0 out of 55.0(4)

GuesthouseWaverleyRated 3.0 out of 53.0(1)

Bank Ground Farm

GuesthouseBank Ground FarmRated 4.7 out of 54.7(165)

And 36 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 31 mHighest 189 m

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Rated 4.7 out of 5

(9)

Church Walk House

GuesthouseChurch Walk HouseRated 4.9 out of 54.9(37)

HotelEden LodgeRated 4.5 out of 54.5(64)Country house hotel with contemporary decor, low-key rooms and therapy treatments.

HotelHillfoot Hotel

Hut in the Sheep Wash

HutHut in the Sheep WashRated 4.8 out of 54.8(28)

HotelInthelakesRated 4.2 out of 54.2(43)

Log Home Village

HotelLog Home VillageRated 4.8 out of 54.8(68)

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments

GuesthouseLonsdale House Boutique ApartmentsRated 4.4 out of 54.4(204)

GuesthouseNewbiggin HallRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Old Daltongate House

HotelOld Daltongate HouseRated 4.9 out of 54.9(34)Cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi in a charming townhouse offering a cooked-to-order breakfast & parking.

Premier Inn Ulverston hotel

HotelPremier Inn Ulverston hotelRated 4.4 out of 54.4(944)Straightforward rooms in a laid-back hotel offering a restaurant, plus free Wi-Fi & parking.