Whitehaven Colourful Coastal Walk, North Lakes Outdoors

This dramatic clifftop walk starts at Whitehaven’s historic 17th-century harbour, passing the town’s industrial archaeology to join Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path. Easy terrain although some uneven and narrow sections with short but steep climbs.

This 11.2 km route makes for a full-day commitment — bring sufficient food and water. Plan for around 2 hours and 29 minutes on the trail.

Point-to-point in layout, this trail takes you from A to B across the landscape. Consider your return logistics before heading out.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.