2025

NY3954 : Paths at Holme Head

taken 7 months ago, near to Cummersdale, Cumbria, England

Paths at Holme Head
Paths at Holme Head
This is where the Cummersdale to Holme Head alternative route of The Cumbria Way rejoins the main route.
The path in the foreground is the Caldew Cycleway, that on the left is a public footpath from Longsowerby, the path on the right is the main route of The Cumbria Way which has followed the River Caldew from Cummersdale Mills and the path leading through the bollards is the northward continuation of the Caldew Cycleway and The Cumbria Way (next photograph NY3954 : The Cumbria Way, Holme Head).
The Cumbria Way

Devised by The Ramblers in the 1970s, The Cumbria Way is a long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle passing through the heart of the English Lake District. An early example of a long distance path, it has become deservedly popular.
Usually quoted as being 70 miles in length, accurate measurement indicates the route is approximately 119km (74 miles) long, taking into account the various diversions since it was created.
The extremities of The Cumbria Way are conveniently placed for easy access by car or public transport and most walkers will be able to complete the route comfortably within a week. It is most frequently walked from south to north so the prevailing wind (and Cumbrian rain) is behind the walker. The Cumbria Way passes less than 2.5 kilometres from the wettest place in England so rain is often encountered.

Caldew Cycleway

The Caldew Cycleway is a 7.6km (4.7 mile) tarmacked mainly off road cycle route, starting from Carlisle Road in Dalston and following the River Caldew via Cummersdale Mills and Denton Holme to finish at the north end of the Viaduct Estate Road in Carlisle where it joins Castle Way.
The route forms part of National Cycle Network Routes 7 and 10, part of the cycleway is also the Caldew Riverside Trail in Carlisle, and much of the cycleway is followed by The Cumbria Way long distance footpath.


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NY3954, 180 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Adrian Taylor   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 22 September, 2025   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 23 September, 2025
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NY 3959 5434 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:52.8090N 2:56.5848W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NY 3957 5433
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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