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The best gravel rides around Carlisle

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides around Carlisle. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes around Carlisle.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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1. Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Newcastleton

73.3km

07:25

1,160m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kielder Water Lakeside Trail – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

56.1km

05:32

810m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Southerfell Lanes – Keswick loop from Caldbeck

66.9km

05:28

1,260m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View from Outer Butt Hill – Kielder Forest Gravel Trail loop from Haltwhistle

39.3km

03:53

400m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Skiddaw House Hostel – Southerfell Lanes loop from Caldbeck

46.4km

03:56

920m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Gilsland

54.1km

04:11

630m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Bewcastle Castle Ruins – Bewcastle Church and Cross loop from Harelaw

56.8km

04:36

750m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

21.4km

02:01

300m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View from Outer Butt Hill – Route 68 Signpost loop from Haltwhistle

37.0km

03:39

420m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Bloody Bush Pillar – Bloody Bush Toll Pillar loop from Newcastleton

46.9km

03:59

650m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides around Carlisle

1. Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Newcastleton

2. Kielder Water Lakeside Trail – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

3. Southerfell Lanes – Keswick loop from Caldbeck

4. View from Outer Butt Hill – Kielder Forest Gravel Trail loop from Haltwhistle

5. Skiddaw House Hostel – Southerfell Lanes loop from Caldbeck

6. Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Gilsland

7. Bewcastle Castle Ruins – Bewcastle Church and Cross loop from Harelaw

8. Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

9. View from Outer Butt Hill – Route 68 Signpost loop from Haltwhistle

10. Bloody Bush Pillar – Bloody Bush Toll Pillar loop from Newcastleton

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