This is solo backpacking the Cumbria Way 2024. The thru hiking trail starts in Ulverston, South of the Lake District National Park and finishes in the North at Carlisle. I took I my backpacking and camping gear with me so I was selfsufficient. I saved the wild camping for Day 2 but I stayed at an excellent camping uk site on Day 1.

I covered 27 miles on Day 1 ending up at Bays Brown Campsite in Chapel Stile in the Langdales. This location is a beautiful part of the Lake District with magnificent 360 views.

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Initially the Cumbrian Way takes you through farmland and livestock fields until you get closer to Coniston Water. From here the best hiking trails really start.

The landscape changes the closer you get to Coniston, from rolling hills to the vast Coniston Water and then the mountains.

I stopped for lunch at Coniston, had a pint of Cumbria Way at the Crown Inn and then made my way to Elterwater via Skelwith Force. I stopped for some refreshments at the Britannia Inn and Wainwright Inn.

Lastly I made my way to the Chapel Stile where I stopped at the Bays Brown Campsite in the Langdales. I've been here before and it must be one of the most scenic camping sites in the UK.
After struggling with hayfever, a shower did me the world of good and I felt amazing!

Other campers were very quiet so I got a good night's sleep ready for the epic Day 2 that was to come.

The backpacking and camping gear I took is listed below:

I buy my 3F UL Gear tents from Camperlists who stock all variants. All prices includes VAT and Duty and they're all genuine unlike many copies on AliExpress and Amazon.

3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 '4 Season' Pro version, single wall £140
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3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 '4 Season' Standard version, double wall £134
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Atom Packs 'The Mo' Backpacking Bag https://atompacks.co.uk/products/the...
Leki Makalu FX Carbon Trekking Poles https://www.leki.co.uk/item/601/Leki/...

3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 '4 Season' Tent
Zenbivy Light Sleeping Bag https://zenbivy.co.uk/pages/lightbed
Decathlon Forclaz Pillow https://tidd.ly/4aWg7XG
Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/...

Jetboil Stash Camping Stove System https://amzn.to/3ze97rn
Pouch Meals from Basecampfood https://basecampfood.com/
Sea to Summit Spork https://amzn.to/44hHM2S
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter https://amzn.to/44lFRu1
Smart Water Bottle
Pee Bottle

Mountain Equipment Ibex Shorts https://tidd.ly/4bgb3wY
Montane Terra Lite Trousers https://amzn.to/3zfamGG
Darn Tough and 1000 Mile Socks https://tidd.ly/4dgqPda
Proskins Base Layers https://amzn.to/4caEm4V (top) https://amzn.to/3REI8vm (bottoms)
Mountain Equipment Eclipse Jacket (Fleece) https://www.mountainequipment.co.uk/...
2 x Mountain Equipment Tee's and OMM Tee
Inov8 Race waterproofs https://tidd.ly/3UBb60X (pants) https://tidd.ly/3WiBRbS (top)

Nitecore NB 20000 Power Bank https://amzn.to/3UBZtXH NB10000 https://amzn.to/3V2AH33
Garmin Messenger Satellite Device https://amzn.to/49Za6It
Coros Vertix 2S GPS Watch https://uk.coros.com/vertix2s
Flextail Gear Tiny Pump 2X https://amzn.to/4cvOC7z
Sandmarc Pro Head Torch https://www.sandmarc.com/products/pro...
Oakley Frogkins Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3VEBzKi

Pack Liner
Sea to Summit Drybags for sleeping bag, clothing, toiletries and electronics
OMM Chest Rig https://theomm.com/product/chestpod/
Exped Vista waterproof bags https://amzn.to/4boLGcY
OEX towel https://amzn.to/3WRfoCT

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Thanks, Andy.

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