Mountain biking around Carlisle is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Cumbria. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: September 28, 2025

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1. Talkin Tarn, Simmerson Hill Track & Newbiggin loop — North Pennines

27.2km

02:11

450m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Castle Carrock to Lambley Viaduct via Simmerson Hill

44.7km

04:14

970m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Carlisle & River Caldew loop

22.1km

01:11

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Talkin Tarn & Simmerson Hill loop — North Pennines

15.4km

01:22

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Butterburn Bridge – Butterburn Bridge loop from Brampton

62.8km

04:17

760m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Start of Descent to Newbiggin – The Inn at Cumbernauld loop from Castle Carrock

19.5km

01:38

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Start of Descent to Newbiggin loop from Cumrew

19.8km

01:31

280m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Sawmill Wood loop from Harker

30.4km

01:38

110m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Carlisle Castle and Cathedral – View of Carlisle Castle loop from Carlisle

32.2km

01:48

190m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Tarnmonath Fell – View of The Gairs loop from Farlam

13.7km

01:20

320m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails around Carlisle

1. Talkin Tarn, Simmerson Hill Track & Newbiggin loop — North Pennines

2. Castle Carrock to Lambley Viaduct via Simmerson Hill

3. Carlisle & River Caldew loop

4. Talkin Tarn & Simmerson Hill loop — North Pennines

5. Butterburn Bridge – Butterburn Bridge loop from Brampton

6. Start of Descent to Newbiggin – The Inn at Cumbernauld loop from Castle Carrock

7. Start of Descent to Newbiggin loop from Cumrew

8. Sawmill Wood loop from Harker

9. Carlisle Castle and Cathedral – View of Carlisle Castle loop from Carlisle

10. View of Tarnmonath Fell – View of The Gairs loop from Farlam

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