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The best walks and hikes around Carlisle

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The great border city of Carlisle is wonderfully placed for myriad hiking adventures. Walks around Carlisle contain their fair share of history and stunning scenery. There are woods to explore and hills to ascend, while strolls along the River Eden reveal gorgeous parkland and can eventually bring you to the open skies above the Solway Firth, a haven for birdlife.

Last updated: November 30, 2025

4.4

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1. Hadrian's Wall & Lanercost Priory loop from Lanercost

7.21km

01:57

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

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2. Talkin Fell loop — North Pennines

6.00km

01:50

220m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tindale Tarn loop — North Pennines

8.20km

02:11

80m

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Geltsdale and Old Water loop from Castle Carrock — North Pennines

10.3km

02:55

240m

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. Geltsdale & Hynam Bridge loop from Jocky Shield Cottage — North Pennines

4.33km

01:19

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

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6. Castle Carrock Reservoir loop — North Pennines

4.67km

01:14

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Cold Fell & Talkin Fell loop from Jocky Shield Cottage — Geltsdale

18.3km

05:32

610m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Church of St Nicholas and The Dixon Stone loop from Penton Bridge — Roxburghshire

23.1km

06:21

370m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Talkin Tarn Lake – Boathouse Tea Room & Gift Shop loop from Farlam

3.79km

01:00

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Gelt Woods – Rope Swing in the Woods loop from How Mill

6.22km

01:41

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Carlisle

1. Hadrian's Wall & Lanercost Priory loop from Lanercost

2. Talkin Fell loop — North Pennines

3. Tindale Tarn loop — North Pennines

4. Geltsdale and Old Water loop from Castle Carrock — North Pennines

5. Geltsdale & Hynam Bridge loop from Jocky Shield Cottage — North Pennines

6. Castle Carrock Reservoir loop — North Pennines

7. Cold Fell & Talkin Fell loop from Jocky Shield Cottage — Geltsdale

8. Church of St Nicholas and The Dixon Stone loop from Penton Bridge — Roxburghshire

9. Talkin Tarn Lake – Boathouse Tea Room & Gift Shop loop from Farlam

10. Gelt Woods – Rope Swing in the Woods loop from How Mill

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