Section 5 of 7, Cumbria Way
Portinscale to Branthwaite
13.9 miles (22.3 km). About 6 hours, moderate.
Start: NY 252 235. Finish: NY 319 366. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 866 m of climbing and 546 m of descent; highest point 658 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Portinscale.
- Bus stops
- Harney Peak, 10 m from the start. Directions NY 252 235Portinscale House (W bound), 40 m from the start. Directions NY 251 235Portinscale House (E bound), 40 m from the start. Directions NY 251 235
- Car parks
- Car park, 810 m from the start. Directions NY 253 243Car park, 820 m from the start. Directions NY 257 241
Getting back
The section finishes at Branthwaite.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Village Green, 2.9 km away (Directions).
Planning the Cumbria Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Cumbria Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 33%, paved or flagged 10%, earth, rock and mud 10%; the rest (46%) isn't recorded.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 10 gates, 7 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 168 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), starting 10.9 miles in.
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