Furness Way
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This trail across the southern Lake District, from the shores of Morecambe Bay to the Irish Sea, is a journey of immense scenic beauty. Walking mainly in the old Furness region of Lancashire, you’ll enjoy sweeping estuaries, rolling fells and beautiful Lakeland valleys. |
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Walking through the rolling outlying fells of the southern Lake District |
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Views back over Coniston Water as we cross the Walna Scar Pass |
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Descending through beautiful Eskdale to the sea at Ravenglass |
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Detailed information
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76 miles with 11-14 miles and usually up to 1,900ft of ascent in a day (one day of 3,000ft). |
Day 1: arrival day.
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2: from the sands of Morecambe Bay at Arnside to Sizergh Castle and Brigsteer.
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3: enjoy panoramic views over the southern Lake District from Whitbarrow Fell on the walk to Lindale.
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4: through limestone countryside to Greenodd.
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5: walk along the undulating fells above Coniston Water to Monk Coniston.
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6: follow the Walna Scar Pass through the Coniston Fells to Duddondale, before continuing to the head of Eskdale.
Day 7: along beautiful Eskdale and over Muncaster Fell to the sea at Ravenglass.
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8: departure day.
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| Dates and prices |
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| Mon 22 June 2009 |
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£629 |
| Mon 28 Sept 2009 |
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£609 |
Premium Single & Twin Supplement: £5 per person per night
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| Your accommodation and meals |
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You’ll stay at HF Holidays’ own Country House at Conistonwater, with transport to and from the route provided each day.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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This is not included in the price of your holiday.
By train:
The following websites should help you to plan your journey:
By road: www.theaa.com
By rail: www.thetrainline.com
By coach: www.nationalexpress.com
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