Carlisle Castle – Carlisle Cathedral loop from Carlisle

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Carlisle Castle – Carlisle Cathedral loop from Carlisle

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Carlisle Castle – Carlisle Cathedral loop from Carlisle

01:55

33.9km

200m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 264 m for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 km

Carlisle Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1092 by William II, Carlisle Castle was the main fortress on England’s northwestern border with Scotland until the crowns of both countries were united in 1603. According to …

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1.75 km

View of Carlisle Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Cycling down this street you see the impressive castle walls and building coming closer. There is a busy main road just before you get to the castle, but there are …

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2.07 km

Carlisle Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Carlisle Cathedral, founded in 1122 as an Augustinian priory and elevated to cathedral status in 1133, is one of England's oldest and smallest cathedrals. The building combines Norman and Gothic …

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2.78 km

View of Carlisle Castle Walls

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When going through the city centre it is possible to suddenly get views of the old castle walls in many different places. The walls are quite big and they seem to dominate the newer buildings

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3.46 km

Carlisle Tower Block

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This tower block can be seen from many places around Carlisle, it is the only tower block of this size and tends to be prominent. This is located at the …

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4.01 km

Eden Bridge

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The bridge was built in 1815. The width was doubled in 1932.

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8.85 km

River Eden

Lake

11.5 km

Sunset View Towards Little Orton

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21.1 km

St Michael's Church, Dalston

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Michael's Church in Dalston is a historic 12th-century parish church, centrally located in the village and close to the Cumbria Way route. The church boasts a robust stone tower, …

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33.9 km

End point

Train Station

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