27/10/2026
Meet Jade, our Travel Designer who calls Cumbria her home.
Week in, week out, Jade explores her local area and is constantly on the lookout for new additions to the Encounter Walking Holidays portfolio.
That means that when she builds your trip, she knows which climbs really bite, which cafés are worth the detour, the quiet corners most walkers miss, and exactly where you’ll want to put your feet up at the end of the day.
This summer, Jade hiked the Cumbria Way, a 70-mile route starting in Ulverston, a vibrant festival town in the west of Cumbria. The trail heads through the heart of the Lake District, passing through classic Lakeland villages and taking on fellside passes before culminating at Carlisle’s historic market square to the north of the county.
YOUR WALK, YOUR WAY
Every walker is different, so we shape the route around you:
• Fast – 5 days walking
• Standard – 6 days walking
• Relaxed – 9 days walking, with time to linger
• For bespoke itineraries, just enquire
• Upgraded stays, extra rest days, and four-legged friends welcome!
PREFER TO KEEP IT SIMPLE?
Our Fixed Price Cumbria Way takes the hard work out of it. We plan your whole holiday on our standard 6-day itinerary, choose the best available stays from our trusted local partners, and reveal your accommodation once you’ve booked.
From ÂŁ920pp (two sharing) or ÂŁ1,300 for solo walkers
April 2027 & 1 Sept – 18 Oct 2027
Whichever you choose, you get luggage transfers, our walking app, and support from people who actually know the ground under your boots.
Tell Jade how you like to walk, and she’ll do the rest - Link in bio or drop us a message on here and we will get planning your perfect walk.
