Walking

The Weary is an Ideal Walking and Hiking Base

North and East Cumbria is a natural destination for walkers who want to explore the beauty and tranquility of the North Pennines or the atmosphere and scenery of Hadrian's Wall country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty with its own unique and beautiful countryside, unspoilt by crowds. It really is the Lake District without the hassle. A great many walks are easily accessible from our Cumbrian hotel and offer great hiking for walkers of all abilities. From short, gentle walks around local woodlands, tarns and nature reserves, to hill-walking in the peaks of the North Pennines or undiscovered paths of Geltsdale - a stay in our hotel in Cumbria offers a myriad of walking options, unrivalled anywhere in England.

Beginning literally on the doorstep of our Cumbrian hotel is a walk described by the Times as 'One of the great walks of Northwest England'. Covering the wooded shoreline of the glacial Talkin Tarn, and the sandstone gorges and Roman quarries of the River Gelt - it truly deserves such accolades. For those with steeper climbs in mind, the fells of the North Pennines rise just above the Weary Sportsman, offering gorgeous views across to the hills of Galloway in Southern Scotland and the Lake District.

The Weary Sportsman Cumbrian hotel is an ideal base from which to explore and walk in Hadrian's Wall country. We regularly welcome hikers who are travelling the length of the wall, using Castle Carrock as a handy stop-off point for their tour of this fascinating and historic part of the world. There are also numerous circular walks within easy reach of our Cumbrian hotel, offering our guests the chance to walk sections of the wall and the beautiful countryside around it.

Geltsdale RSPB (AONB), we are literally half a mile from the reserve. FREE entry but donations help continue the important work done by the RSPB. Open from 9am – 5pm. Grid reference NY588584, Set in this naturally beautiful part of Cumbria. This is the home of the BLACK GROUSE, birds of prey and wading birds. Fantastic walking too, Nature trails – Stagsike 2.8 miles – Bruthwaite 1.8 miles, Moorland 2.5 and 5 miles., Paintballing, Quad biking, Clay pigeon Shooting, Carlisle to Settle railway line, as per exciting list.

For even more walking trips from our relaxing and comfortable Cumbrian hotel, guests can enjoy the Eden Valley. One of the largest rivers in England, and unusually one of the few that flows northwards - it carves its way between the north of the Pennine chain and the Lake District. Nearest to the Weary Sportsman are the beautiful Nunnery Walks at Armathwaite and the fascinating Wetheral Caves. A great range of walks can take in the peaceful riverside and its canopy of foliage, together with the streams and waterfalls of the Eden's tributaries.

Guests at the Weary are certainly well catered for when it comes to a walking break in Cumbria!

Local Cumbrian Walks

The Weary is located in the quiet and scenic North Eastern reaches of the county of Cumbria, with easy accessibility to some of the most beautiful UK attractions. Below is a summary of just some of the things the area has to offer.

Maps are available upon request. Magazines and Guides are also available to assist in your outdoor pursuits. If you require any further information speak to Ian.

There are many popular local walks:

• Castle Carrock Fells
• RSPB
• Gelt Woods
• Talkin Tarn
• Wetheral Caves
• Nunnery Walks, Armathwaite
• Telegraph Walk of the month by Christopher Somerville
• Lake District
• Scottish Borders
• Lakes - North and South
• National Trail