Section 4 of 7, Cumbria Way
Borrowdale to Portinscale
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NY 262 139. Finish: NY 252 235. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 184 m of climbing and 198 m of descent; highest point 112 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Borrowdale.
- Bus stops
- Stonethwaite Village, 200 m from the start. Directions NY 262 137Chapel Howe Road End, 590 m from the start. Directions NY 257 142Stonethwaite Road End, 600 m from the start. Directions NY 257 142
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 240 m from the start. Directions NY 262 137Car park (free), 260 m from the start. Directions NY 260 139Car park (free), 350 m from the start. Directions NY 259 139
Getting back
The section finishes at Portinscale. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Harney Peak, 10 m from the finish. Directions NY 252 235Portinscale House (W bound), 40 m from the finish. Directions NY 251 235Portinscale House (E bound), 40 m from the finish. Directions NY 251 235
Planning the Cumbria Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Cumbria Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 61%, paved or flagged 25%, earth, rock and mud 8%.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 kissing gates, 19 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 6.7 miles in.
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