Cumbria Way 2 - Rosthwaite to Carlisle - Zigzag map

This Cumbria Way map covers the second half of the trail, from Rosthwaite to Carlisle via Derwent Water, Keswick and Caldbeck plus a Western Alternative low level route. 

The Cumbria Way is a 73-mile (112 km) long-distance walking trail that runs directly through the heart of the Lake District National Park in England.

It starts in Ulverston (in the south) and ends in Carlisle (in the north). The trail primarily follows valley floors, ancient woodlands, and lakeside paths (such as Coniston Water and Derwent Water), but also features a couple of higher, more rugged, and exposed mountain passes. It takes you through Coniston, Great Langdale, Borrowdale, Keswick, and Caldbeck.

Most walkers complete the route in 5 to 7 days, averaging 12 to 15 miles a day. It is generally considered a gentle to moderate route. Because it relies heavily on low-level valley tracks, it is far less physically demanding than climbing the high mountain peaks, though it does have a few steep climbs like Stake Pass. 

What is different about a Zigzag map?

The main difference is the scale – although these maps use the ever-popular Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale mapping they show this mapping at a larger scale – 1:20,000. This makes them easier to use for everyone.

They are laminated, so you can use them in the wet without fear of them disintegrating.

As their name suggests, Zigzag maps come in a concertina strip format and with 200cm of mapping, they can follow a long distance footpath at a scale of 1:20,000 for up to 30 miles (depending on the wiggles).

The maps are made for convenience; you need only unfold 2 panels at a time and then keep on flipping over to follow the path. Zigzag is laminated for weatherproofing and will still fit a pocket when folded.

Maps come with a useful scale ruler.

Map: Ordnance Survey Explorer
Format: Double-sided, laminated concertina strip map
Cover size: 10 x 27 cm
Map size: 100 x 26 cm (per side)