St Bega's Way
| St Bega's Way | |
|---|---|
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| Length | 36 mi (58 km) |
| Location | Lake District/Cumbria |
| Trailheads | St Bees Priory St Bega's Church *Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). Bassenthwaite |
| Use | Hiking |
St Bega's Way is a 36-mile (58 km) walk through rural West Cumbria and the north west corner of the English Lake District. It is usually completed as a leisure walk over 3 days, but has also been used as the basis of a single day competitive Ultramarathon.[citation needed]
Background
[edit | edit source]The route: St Bees Priory *Lua error: callParserFunction: function "#coordinates" was not found. - Ennerdale Bridge - Borrowdale - Derwentwater - St Bega's Church *Lua error: callParserFunction: function "#coordinates" was not found. Bassenthwaite.[citation needed]
It is usual to walk in the easterly direction, given with the prevailing wind on the back. However, when running, it is frequently done in the opposite, westerly, direction.[citation needed]
Although the route is named after St Bega it is entirely the invention of Rosalinde Downing, who described it in a small booklet.[1] Several commercial organisations offer guided or assisted vacations based on the walk.[citation needed]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- St Bega's Way official website.
- SBU35 the St Bega's Way Ultramarathon.
- The entry in the LDWA website.
- St Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite.
