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This stage features the many becks, stiles, farmyards andfield paths between Ulverston and Gawthwaite on thesouthern boundary of Britain’s largest National Park.There are patches of craggy moorland around BeaconTarn and the rough, but distinct paths along the lovelywooded shoreline of Coniston Water. Rolling terrainoverall with the Cumbria Way marker sculpture in TheGill at Ulverston to mark the start/finish of the trail inthis pretty part of the town.

(left) Ulverston is home toBritain’s shortest,widest and deepest canal

Ulverston has charmingcobbled streets, fascinatingginnels and many friendlyshops(below)

Marguerite, or Ox-eye Daisycarpets meadows and embankmentsthroughout the summer

The dark zig-zag alongits back identifies theAdder, Britain’s onlypoisonous snake

The Cumbria WayMarker (below) at the

southern end of the trail

Coniston Waterfrom Torver Common Blue Aeshna, a small blue hawker

dragonfly is found only innorthern England and Scotland

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Look out for ...The Cumbria Way marker sculpturein The Gill at Ulverston.

The 1850 monument to thegeographer, Sir John Barrow, onHoad Hill.

Dragonflies and adders on theBlawith Fells.

Great views across Morecambe Baytowards the Three Peaks area ofYorkshire from Higher Lath Farm.

The 17th century remains ofConiston Hall on the lakeshore.

TipsUlverston’s Charter Festival eventstake place during early September.

There are no mid-stage refreshmentstops, so pack plenty of provisionsor stock up in Ulverston or Coniston.

Enjoy a boat ride between TorverWood and Coniston Village jetties,via Brantwood jetty.

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UlverstonComedian Stan Laurel was bornin this attractive market town.The Laurel and Hardy Museum ispacked with memorabilia of thefamous duo and visitors can sitin comfort in the tiny cinema andwatch their old movies. A busyand thriving market town, streetmarkets are held on Thursdayand Saturday and there is anindoor market hall open 5 daysper week. The cobbled streetshold many delights including avariety of specialist shops andwelcoming pubs and cafes,together with plenty ofaccommodation, a cinema anda fascinating Heritage Centre.Many different festivals are heldthroughout the year. Ulverstonhas its own railway station, andvisitors can arrive by train on theFurness Line, which has goodconnections from the West Coastmain Line at Lancaster.

Places to visitCoronation HallHeritage Centre

LanternhouseLaurel & Hardy Museum

The Lakes Glass CentreRoxy Cinema

www.ulverston.net

Monument onHoad Hill

Ulverston Coronation HallCounty Square

UlverstonCumbria LA12 7LZ

Tel: +44 (0)1229 587120Fax: +44 (0)1229 582626E-mail: ulverstontic@southlakeland.gov.uk