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The best road cycling routes around Carlisle

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Carlisle to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 27, 2025

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1. The Solway Coast & Caldbeck loop from Carlisle — Lake District National Park

92.2km

04:03

580m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Carlisle Castle & Askerton Castle loop

75.2km

03:27

550m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Carlisle

56.1km

02:15

200m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Hartside Descent to Renwick – Hartside Summit Descent loop from Wetheral

84.2km

04:03

930m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Dalston

118km

04:53

350m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Belle Vue

40.3km

01:36

150m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Annan Town Hall – View of Criffel Hill loop from Carlisle

124km

05:53

460m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. World War Memorial – St Michael's Church, Stanwix loop from Scotby

36.7km

01:41

190m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Station Climb, Armathwaite – Eden Valley loop from Garlands

31.3km

01:31

310m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Eden Valley – Station Climb, Armathwaite loop from Carlisle

44.8km

02:17

450m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Carlisle

1. The Solway Coast & Caldbeck loop from Carlisle — Lake District National Park

2. Carlisle Castle & Askerton Castle loop

3. Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Carlisle

4. Hartside Descent to Renwick – Hartside Summit Descent loop from Wetheral

5. Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Dalston

6. Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Belle Vue

7. Annan Town Hall – View of Criffel Hill loop from Carlisle

8. World War Memorial – St Michael's Church, Stanwix loop from Scotby

9. Station Climb, Armathwaite – Eden Valley loop from Garlands

10. Eden Valley – Station Climb, Armathwaite loop from Carlisle

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