Coniston
Gawthwaite
Torver
Blawith
ConistonOld Man
GrizedaleForest
Brantwood
SunnyBank
HighNibthwaite
LowNibthwaite
WaterYeat
Broughton BeckPennyBridge
ArradFoot
Newland
Ulverston
Oxen Park
LowickBridge
Coni
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Wat
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SparkBridge
CartmelSands
Canal
STAGE 1Ulverston
toConiston
DATE
Ulverston Tourist Information Centre
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A590Barrow-in-Furness
A590Kendal& M6
CO UNTY ROAD
FOUNTAIN ST
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HART STREET
DALTONGATE
MARKET STREET
STOCKBRIDGE LANE
Laurel & HardyMuseum
The Gill
TankSquare
IndoorMarket
Ulverston
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GATE
CoronationHall
HeritageCentre
LanternHouse
Cinema
RailwayStation
Bus &CoachStop
Cumbria WayMarker
LakesGlassCentre
250 m
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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15 miles (24 km) - 6 to 7 hours walking
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.
Sta y awhile...
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: [email protected]