Best walks to or from Workington

Workington Station to Flimby Station

Flat walk, initially through Workington docks, then along the shore over beach or grass.

Tough: steep ascents. 8km.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Whitehaven Station to Workington Station

Great coastal views and on a clear day you can see the Isle of Man. A relatively easy coastal walk with great sea views, on well-defined paths that mostly follow the well-waymarked England Coast Path. There are no stiles and but a number of gates and one set of steps at Harrington. Mostly follows the England Coast Path, which is very well waymarked.

13km. Moderate ascents.

The steps at Harrington can be avoided, but doing so means a short stretch of roadside walking with no pavement.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Workington Station to Maryport Station

An easy, well-waymarked coastal walk following the England Coast Path with no significant gradients. The surface is largely a rough track, with some tarmacked alternatives, footbridges with the odd step and sections where the beach itself becomes the path. Passes under wind turbines along an under-visited stretch of coast. Follows the England Coast Path and National Cycle Route 72 between Maryport and Workington; well waymarked. No gates or stiles.

Easy: 10km, moderate ascents.

The beach sections at Flimby can be difficult to walk on; a clearly-waymarked high-tide route alongside the A596 offers easier walking.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Harrington Station to Workington Station

Walk with impressive views over the coast and ex-industrial sites.

Tough: steep ascents. 6km.

Some climbing.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route