'The route was inspired by Lady Anne Clifford, that great lady who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the 17th.c. Lady Anne travelled repeatedly between her castles and the route takes in the ruins of these once magnificent buildings. Although originally devised and written as a six day walk, there is now a nine day alternative to enable you to take things at a more leisurely pace. This also allows more time to visit places of interest on route.'