Two beautiful walks to discover the little villages of Seaton and Camerton near Workington in Cumbria and the river Derwent.
Deux belles randonnées pour découvrir les deux petits villages de Seaton et Camerton proche de Workington en Cumbria et la rivière Derwent.
Information to do these walks from Seaton village:
Short walk around Low Seaton/ Barepot (orange walk)
- Distance: Around 3km
- Duration: 1h
- Level: Easy
- Car Park: Along Meadow Edge, Workington CA14 1JW, Free
- Dog Friendly: Yes. There are two stiles with dog gates. Some fields may however have sheep in them.
Long walk to Seaton and Camerton villages (blue walk)
- Distance: 12 km
- Duration: Around 4h
- Level: Medium
- Car Park: Along Meadow Edge, Workington CA14 1JW, Free
- Dog Friendly: Yes. Some fields may however have sheep in them.
When we moved to Cumbria, seven years ago, we rented a house in the little village of Seaton on the edge of Workington town. It is in this house that we spent the Covid lockdown and as such we had the opportunity to walk all the paths around that village and Camerton village.
Quand nous avons emménagé dans le département de Cumbria, il y a sept ans, nous avons loué une maison dans le petit village de Seaton à côté de la ville de Workington. C’est dans cette maison que nous avons passé le confinement du Covid et c’est ainsi que nous avons eu l’opportunité de randonner autour des villages de Camerton et de Seaton.
Since moving to Whitehaven a few kilometres away, we still regularly go walking in that area. Recently, I realised that I didn’t write a blog post about these walks that are less popular as they are outside the Lake District National Park but are nevertheless lovely and perfect at any seasons.
Depuis que nous habitons à Whitehaven, quelques kilomètres plus au sud, nous allons régulièrement dans randonner dans ce coin. Récemment, je me suis aperçu que je n’avais jamais écrit d’article sur ces randonnées qui ne sont pas très touristiques car elles sont en dehors du parc national du Lake District mais elles sont tout de belles très agréables et parfaite à n’importe quelles saisons.
There are a lot of paths in that area that allow to create several walks and I decided to present these two. They both start from the lower part of Seaton village, on the shore of the river Derwent. The longer walk, will use the old railway that has been converted into a bicycle path to pass through Seaton and Camerton villages before again following the river Derwent. They allow to discover the beauty of this river but also offer great view on the South of Scotland and the summit of the Lake District National Park in the distance. It is an area that deserve to be explored if you visit this part of Cumbria.
Il y a beaucoup de sentiers de randonnées dans ce coin ce qui permet de créer plusieurs randonnées et j’ai décidé de vous présenter ces deux. Les deux commencent de la partie basse du village de Seaton et suivent les bords de la rivière Derwent. La plus longue, passe par l’ancienne voie ferré qui a été convertie en piste cyclable et va jusqu’au villages de Seaton et Camerton avant de repartir en suivant la rivière Derwent. Elles permettent de découvrir la beauté de la rivière mais aussi offrent de belles vues sur la côte sud de l’Ecosse et les sommets du parc national du Lake District. Cet endroit mérite d’être exploré si vous visitez cette région de Cumbria.
Do you know the villages of Seaton and Camerton at the edge of the Lake District National Park?
Connaissez vous les villages de Seaton et Camerton en bord du parc national du Lake District?
Linking this walk to Jo’s Monday walk.
Find all our dog friendly walks in the Cumbria in this page. To read our adventures in the United Kingdom it is here.
Our Lake District Escapades 
I think there are many nice areas outside the boundary of the National Park. Good for walks while avoiding the crowds
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Yes absolutely. We also like to go to South of Scotland during the summer months to avoid the crowds.
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I went to the Lake District a long time ago, I remember very nice landscapes but not the name of the little town.
Seaton and Camerton areas are so amazing for walking !
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There are so many nice little villages in the area that it can be hard to remember all the names. These two are not touristic.
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I’ve been to Workington a few times in the past – I usually get my fuel from Asda the day before I come home – but I’ve never been to these areas. This looks likes two nice walks and I love the second and third photos 😊
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Thank you Eunice. They are very close to the Asda in Workington. You can even see the Asda from the longer path. Maybe next time you are around you can stop by and try one.
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The walks look lovely! Your photos are beautiful 🙂
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Thank you
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I love that photo of the bridge, Melodie. Thanks so much for the link xx
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I love this bridge too with the little hamlet. It is especially nice early spring with all the daffodils in the fields.
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Spring is beautiful everywhere. I’d love to see it in Japan xx
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I am the same. I would love to visit Japan to see the cherry trees in full bloom.
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This looks very pretty. As Mick says, there are often walks outside the busy areas in the Park which are just as nice.
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Thanks Anabel. They are nice flattish walks perfect for children.
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What a beautiful park. Lovely photos of it. 😊
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Thank you so much Lynette.
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Les photos sont magnifiques !
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Merci beaucoup.
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Deux très jolies balades, c’est sympa d’avoir ces options près de chez vous 😊
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Merci Marion. Nous avons de la chance car nous avons beaucoup de choix de randonnées. Il y a toujours un nouvel endroit à découvrir.
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Lovely set of shots. You’re lucky to have such scenic walking paths so close to home.
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Thank you. We are lucky indeed with all these walks and also with their diversity. Always something nice to explore.
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Lots of lovely wildflowers on your walks and I love the stone bridge. 🙂
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The stone bridge is one of the highlight of these walks and all the flowers in spring.
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Love the old stone bridge, it’s charmingly wonky. The old churchyard and graves look very interesting too; love a good old graveyard!
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The graveyard is very nice in spring with all the daffodils and wildflowers. It is also by the river, which has its charm.
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I love the old stone bridge blending beautifully with the surrounding environment. They always make my mind travel to the eras of elves and fairies. This looks like a wonderful walk. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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I agree I always find old bridges interesting. This area is one of my favourite in this walk.
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Looks like a great walk. I like to see disused railway lines put back onto good use.
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It is nice indeed when they can renovate them and make then usable. Thank you for your comment.
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