Camping The Cumbria Way | A Journey Through The Heart Of The Lake District - Official Film 

Thank you, I walked the Cumbria Way as a result of watching your video. Best thing I have ever done!

Funny story that I walked the cumbria way with my grandad around 15 years ago and I remember us finishing in Carlisle and feeling flat about the last stretch. We assumed the finish was sort of forced at Carlisle for the transport links. What we didnt know at the time was that we walked past my the home of the lady who is now my wife and I've now lived in Carlisle for the last 5 years. Not actually related to the walk but just a big coincidence. It was when I first went to meet her that I recognised the street and the old gas store there.

Great to see a young lady who isn't addicted to her phone and pulling her face for stupid selfies! Loving your adventures! Just got back from Isle Of Wight so obviously I loved that video you published.

Admirably!

Abbie, I have to say I loved the duck, a real quaker. I would love to visit England, all of it. A beautiful country.

Thank you again Abbie for giving us a wonderful,in depth, and funny video of these British Trails and this time in particular in what is probably the most beautiful area of England,the Lake District. Growing up in the UK I wasn't aware of the vast beauty that exists in England. Since moving overboard I have returned a few times to the Lake District(Aira force in the profile picture) and got to experience the lovely area of England that it is. Recently I have been looking into doing the Cumbria Way so that i can really take in the full beauty of the Lake District. I was worried that I didn't understand enough about the trail and that's where this video has really helped me. All I need now is a travel partner so if anyone knows of anyone planning this trip in the near or far future please contact me. Once again thank you Abbey!

Walked the Cumbria way with my eldest lad , James , about 4 years ago. Brings it all back. Hoping to start "doing the wainwrights" with my youngest this year. Thanks , great stuff

Beautiful

A lovely journey. Great to share the walk with Pearl. The filming was excellent and the fun you both had was obvious in your voices. Superb scenery, exciting ups and downs and gorgeous lakes. Thanks for taking me along

Great video, thanks for sharing.

Congratulations very nice documentary!!!

Hi Abbie, this is my favourite video that you have done. I've watched it about 20 times! I think it is because I know that area really well, and watching this video takes me right back there! Thank you so much!

I did the Cumbria Way from Ulverston to Keswick many years ago and stayed on route. First night camping at Coniston then Langdale like you then walked to a comfy bed in a B&B in Keswick. Many thanks again for your video... brings back some wonderful memories.

Nice to see you having a good trip with your Mom.

Well done ladies,a most enjoyable video....you two must be super fit!!

LOL I love the duck, what a way to wake up.

Fantastic well done to you and your mom Abbie I love you and thank you xxx

Another very soothing video. Thanks to both of you.

This is amazing! We've only visited the lakes once in 2018 and it was incredible! Will definitely be getting back up there as soon as we can! Thank you for the amazing views ☺️

I live close to the Cumbrian way. I often walk up to Lingay hut and love seeing the visitors book. It’s an neglected walk and it’s fantastic to see it brought to life on RU-vid. I am a Carlisle person really; the idea of walking miles to get to Carlisle is a scary prospect!

Thanks for filming, & for your positivity.

How I miss England so much when I watch these videos, esp the Lake District. Should have walked the last part, then you would know where it ends.

Regarding the supposed back o Skiddaw, to people like me it’s the front! The views over the Solway and Solway plain are fantastic. Criffle is the mountain on the Scot’s side. You can also see the Isle of Man, ‘on a good day’. I am a local. I honestly would say the last section is really nice! It’s not particularly ‘industrial’. It’s really a really nice river walk. You often see King fishers along that stretch, the people of Dalston can be a little snooty and I can see them looking down on the Denton Holme stretch of the river. Though I suspect they rarely walk that path as they tour round in their 4 x 4’s.

I really enjoyed this and agree with Mum as to the route. No point in walking flat fields and industrial scenery if you can achieve double the views.

Super video showing many of our favourite spots and views. We love Langstrath, it’s a very special place.

Hi Abbie - thank you for posting such a detailed video of an enticing walk. I'm an inveterate walker living in the Yorkshire Dales and I am certainly tempted to take this one on. What a great diary and eye opener for those of us contemplating embracing this more or less classic walk. I do however have a number of questions, Can you be pestered to answer them for someone intent on following your footsteps? What kit did you use? Specifically your tent, food and outer wear choices for you and your Mum? Weight of packs? Day 1: "The field bits take up a lot of time"? Isn't this part of the trail? "The Harvey's? the Harvey's is fine"? I love Harvey's maps (the polyester printing process should be taken up by the OS) but you presumably you identified some limitations. Day 2: My impression from your film was of a lot of road walking. True? You got lost in the morning. What let you down - maps, guides, waymarkers? NT campsites - What does "expensive" mean? Love the fact that you went for the pub option! Couscous (even Ainsley's) does it at the right time, but only in extremis :-) Day 3: Stake Pass and beyond - proper walking! (Although the aggregated paths - a testament to their popularity - take a bit of the beauty away :-(. In the pm the walk looked easy to follow because of the aggregate. True? Cut off three hours of the route? Naughty, but nice! Your feet look just like mine do after a couple of days good walking - ouchy ouchy!! Day 4: Skiddaw - getting real! 4 seasons in one day :-) Seeing Scotland in the distance - what a fillip! I love all of those border views, they hold secrets somehow. Last week I skied in the French Alps (I know, I know - 1st time in 17 years though!) from where we could see Italy - can't explain it but it was magical too! That man made line... Day 5: ..."or north, even" :-). Welcome to our rain - happy to share! Soaked tent - had this happened earlier on the trail what would your strategy have been? (Very useful info). Sorry to learn about the back injuries (you) and feet (your Mum). Surprised about how much of a hassle the kissing gates proved. Good advice though. Oo-er - caught the bus for the last bit? Not purist but fully understood (especially given the disappointingly indistinct end to the trail (shame on you Cumbria Tourist Board) ! I'd love to understand the tips your Mum gave over coffee in Carlisle please. Also, an on-screen map would have helped to make it obvious what she was advising. Thanks! Robert

Nice one...you done some big days back then

Enjoyable watch, thanks for taking the time to share.

I really enjoyed watching your video - such lovely views of the lake district. You are very lucky to have your mum to do this with - must be great. Thank you for sharing.

Brilliant. 👍

Brilliant I really loved seeing you and your mum on all the route also seeing your earlier video and how you have come on. Some of the places and routes I have done and I am living them again watching you. All the best and keep them coming.

Nice film. Enjoyed it.

Thanks for this video, enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed this..well done. I think Pearl's suggestion for the route makes so much sense & I would follow that instead...

44:25 Air-cooled Porsche drives past off camera....... YAY!

Hi Abbie, I have only recently found 'Song Thrush Productions' on You Tube and have been completely blown away, needless to say, I have subscribed! The Cumbria Way has been on my to do list for many years, but there has always been a reason to shelve it as a project, your video has once again fired me with enthusiasm. Your review of the Hilleberg Akto may also have given me a tent to take. Keep up the good work Abbie.

Lovely film, Thank you for sharing. Must do this one myself!

Been lucky enough to have had many trips to the lakes, camped at Castlerigg close to Keswick. A good place to go to castlerigg stone circle and the odd jet flying low through the mountains....school trip to wast water hostel and climbed many mountains around including scarfell pike, great memories...nice to watch video again Abbie and wonderful company...😉😊👍🏼🍻

a great video im watching for a third time remembering my short comings regarding the ulverston part when i had a go at the Cumbria brilliant thanks for sharing!

Another great trip ATB to you and ya mum x

Thanks for sharing your experience, it has given us some great tips for when we do the route in June 2016 - next month. We are staying in B&B's except for the bunk house in Great Langdale. Yayyyyy

excellent video thanks

Love this film. Thank you ❤

fantastic video really enjoyed thanks for sharing.

Great to watch this Abbie, this trail is the next on my list after lockdown thanks for the handy tips 🤗👌🏻

amazing and thank you

Can you do a video about how to use a map and compass

Nice scenery

Great video, made me want to grab my Exos 48 and walk it too!

Lucky enough to live 2hrs drive away from this stunning place. Actually stopped near Ulverston two weeks ago and regularly camp. You passed through Bays Brown Farm at Chaple Stile which is imo one of the best camp sites in the lakes as you mentioned its beautiful! Lovely video.

Ahh my homeland, glad you got a few bits of blue sky and sunshine too :) Shame there is no clear end in Carlisle though.

Thank you. ATB.

I've fond memories of the Cumbria Way, although after three attempts I have come to the conclusion that it is always raining in Ulverston after getting a soaking each time between there and Coniston. The last time I walked it (almost 10 years ago now), we started in Carlisle and walked south. In that respect the walk from Carlisle to Caldbeck served as a nice introduction to the route, and you don't suffer the anti-climax of it, the rest of the route being so good. We have unfinished business with High Pike too, our walk being in the tail end of a hurricane, we chose the low level route to Skiddaw. The central section is just awesome. We had a long day from Keswick to Elterwater and walked the last few miles in dusk alongside the river, the bats flitting around our heads. It was magical. Between Ulverston and Coniston it is so easy to wander from the path. The way marking is sparse, and any lapse in concentration means you can lose the path. Thanks so much for the video, it brought back great memories of a wonderful hike.

Great video Abbie - really enjoying all your videos. Keep up the good work!

Great film, Abbie - thanks.I am planning a trip soon, and might like to either do something like this or a long bike ride. Is that also a possibility through the Lake District? Also, have you ever done the Camino de Santiago? If yes, I am sure many here would love to hear your thoughts and experiences. If not, then I highly, highly recommend it.

Thanks for uploading this. I actually use clips of walking or cycling (or skiing) that are "long" for when I'm spinning at home, meaning I watched this with the sound off (so I could have "spinning" music on). However, I enjoyed the views so much that I watched it all again later, with the sound on. I must say it's better WITH the commentary! A nice sell of the Lake District, all in all. You even made Carlisle look nice, and I hate cities! Thank you.

Abbie, great vid but as an Olde Keswickian, I feel obliged to inform you that that big lump of rock and grass towering over our town is pronounced 'Skidda'. Cheers.

Great video. I am doing this in a few weeks time. Weather permitting I'll take the high paths (and no doubt be blowing out my bum 😩)

16:05 Coniston is my fav place.

Totally inspirational, I was looking for a 5-6 day walk to do with my wife, this looks ideal. Thank you ladies.

There is a Nestlé factory on the outskirts of Dalston and a textile mill at Cummersdale, but apart from that I wouldn't call it industrial. In fact the final section is quite attractive. I cycle it regularly.

Just watched your walk. Great job. I am doing the Cumbria Way in early July. Going North to South though. Really looking forward it.

Thanks for sharing. Very good and entertaining video 👍 #StayCornish 😬

Got my own account now Abbie, ATB Kenny & Jeanette

Interesting views

Great video Abby!, have you ever contemplated coming over too Ireland and walking some of the great routes here?, the Wild Atlantic way is a great route.

My fav section is bridge of what's name to kings house great views of rannoch

Great video, I'll be doing this at the end of August. I think I'll take your Mum's advice and loop back into Keswick rather than onto Carlisle.

Im going on Friday 😀 whehey!

This was a brilliant film! I'm from Carlisle and a complete beginner to backpacking and so looking at doing this next summer 😊 though I can imagine ending in Carlisle might have been a bit of an anti-climax, even more so if you'd taken the dalston footpath (it's pretty grim!) anyway, thanks for sharing!

Looks great, the parts with trees were lovely. The English countryside looks so different to Scandinavia. Would be nice to be able to go to the Uk and do that trail (I'm from Sweden), perhaps while wearing a pair of wellingtons...

Hi great watch, your mums fit physically and she's fit ! Fantastic footage, I have an affinity with the Lakes especially the Keswick area. I live in Newcastle and spent a lot of time there as its only an hour and a half away. Every school holiday was spent there. I still get to work there every now and then and still get that special feel when I have to go there. Great work, I'm watching this during the lockdown because I ran out of things to watch (normally motorbike things) so I searched Lake District and found your work.

Really enjoyed that Abbie very well made, i`m setting off from Carlisle tomorrow, but may change my plans and start at Ulverston. Can you give me any advice as to where i can leave my car? Thanks.

Abbie, awesome feet, awesome duck. What more can be said? Hope to be seeing some of this myself in October as well as the Dales. Enjoyed the vid.

Wish I could walk with you on this journey

Could you do a video on how you actually organise your trip, campsites, timing, transport to and from etc :) x

Love your story by the way! One question I would like to ask? With regards to campsite did you pre book or did you just rock up and stay the night & how much did they charge!

I would love to know the kind of gear you carried? You are carrying something in your hand like a compass that also has maps? Im about to take a series of hikes here in the states and am learning from you. Thanks

How do Harvey maps compare to OS maps for detail?

A very tarmac-y walk.

amazing I'm hoping to follow in your footsteps in may. can you please let me know the name of the campsite you stayed at in caldbeck? As I can fined one on my of map.

have you thought about doing the west highland way in scotland ?

What month did you do this walk? Great video!

Hi Abbie! Which tent do you use?

where can you leave your car in Ulverston for the 5 days?

12:30 Bracken is a real pain in the bum!

Now in 2021 and the cumbrian way has not improved, it was badly signposted from the outset and the bit from Dalston to Carlisle is the worst, you were right to get the bus. 😃

Where's Abbie... 😕😕👍

You spelt ulverston wrong

this sounds kinda stupid (maybe?) where is the exact start point? as in whereabouts in Ulverston? thanks

How do you twitch with pleasure? X x x

Wrong, the Lake District has only one lake.

Sorry girls...as ANY LAKELAND MAN will tell you...there is ONLY ONE LAKE in the Lake District...Bassenthwaite Lake....The rest areb either Waters...or Meres.........

AAARGH, adverts. Stopped watching at the first one!

i want to see the nature, Not the person who's walking around.

Love your story by the way! One question I would like to ask? With regards to campsite did you pre book or did you just rock up and stay the night & how much did they charge!