15 routes · Hiking
Hiking in Cumbria
Go hiking in Cumbria with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 63 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Cumbria.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top hiking trail recommendation in Cumbria from one of our 9 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 63 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Destinations in Cumbria
Hiking Routes in Cumbria
Hadrian’s Wall Path
Chollerford to Birdoswald Fort, Northumberland and Cumbria
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 835 m
- Descent
- 934 m
Cautley Spout and Calf Top
Stunning waterfalls and breathtaking views in the Northern Dales.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 824 m
- Descent
- 824 m
Ease Gill Discoveries
Discover the world beneath your feet—by walking above ground!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 383 m
- Descent
- 382 m
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Take in three iconic Yorkshire Dales summits in one epic walk that will test your stamina in stunning surroundings!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 40 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Blencathra's Classic Ridges
Blencathra is not only one of the oldest mountains in Lakeland, it’s one of the finest too.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 673 m
Bob Graham Round: 4 Wasdale to Honister
This is a fantastic circuit around the head of Wasdale on generally quiet fells, Great Gable being the obvious exception, with equally fantastic views both towards Lakeland and out across the Irish Sea.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Skiddaw: Up the Quiet Side
For a completely different day out head round to the hill's wilder northeastern side, where the wide open spaces of the Skiddaw Forest have plenty to offer lovers of remote country.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 745 m
- Descent
- 582 m
Blencathra via Bannerdale Crags East Ridge
A less-trodden ascent to Blencathra.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 842 m
- Descent
- 843 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Cumbria
10 routes · Hiking
10 Epic Hikes in the UK with Spectacular Views
6 routes · Hiking
Keswick Hikes to Fuel Your Wanderlust
5 routes · Hiking
Run or Hike the Iconic Bob Graham Round
18 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Ultimate Mountaineering Challenge : Climb The Big 10
5 routes · Hiking
In the Heart of the Lake District : Ambleside Hikes
7 routes · Hiking