Cumbria
Walks
Cumberland and Westmorland were
merged into Cumbria in the local authority shake up of 1974, along with
parts of the West Riding of Yorkshire and Lancashire. Its annexation of bits of
Yorkshire also brought with it parts of the Yorkshire Dales. To many,
Cumbria is synonymous with the Lake District.
The cross boundary issues mean
some walks can be said to start in either Cumbria or the Yorkshire Dales so
on this site these are listed under both areas.
Cumbria has a very mixed economy
including shipbuilding, other industry, farming and tourism, tourism being
its largest earner. The general demise of industry means it has some fairly
poor areas.
If
you need to buy any hiking equipment/clothing before your trip see the Hiking
Store
All information on this
site is given in good faith and no liability is accepted in respect of any
damage, loss or injury which might result from acting on it.
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