Cycling around Carlisle is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Cumbria. So you can find your perfect Carlisle bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

1. Hesket Newmarket loop from Carlisle — Lake District National Park

61.3km

03:50

440m

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

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2. Hethersgill and Harelaw loop from Bewcastle

59.2km

04:17

810m

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

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3. Carlisle Castle – Hadrian's Wall loop from Carlisle

66.6km

04:06

530m

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

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4.3

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4. Carlisle Cathedral – Burgh Marsh loop from Carlisle

95.6km

05:29

290m

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

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5. Burgh Marsh – Garden Bistro loop from Belle Vue

37.9km

02:10

130m

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

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4.6

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6. Carlisle Cathedral – River Caldew at Cummersdale loop from Carlisle

20.5km

01:14

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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7. Burgh Marsh – Garden Bistro loop from Hayton

71.7km

04:11

340m

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

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8. Kingmoor Nature Reserve – Rockcliffe Village loop from Edentown

28.6km

01:40

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

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9. River Caldew at Cummersdale – Dalston Village Centre loop from Holme Head

11.9km

00:42

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. River Caldew at Cummersdale – Carlisle Castle loop from Dalston

19.0km

01:09

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Carlisle

1. Hesket Newmarket loop from Carlisle — Lake District National Park

2. Hethersgill and Harelaw loop from Bewcastle

3. Carlisle Castle – Hadrian's Wall loop from Carlisle

4. Carlisle Cathedral – Burgh Marsh loop from Carlisle

5. Burgh Marsh – Garden Bistro loop from Belle Vue

6. Carlisle Cathedral – River Caldew at Cummersdale loop from Carlisle

7. Burgh Marsh – Garden Bistro loop from Hayton

8. Kingmoor Nature Reserve – Rockcliffe Village loop from Edentown

9. River Caldew at Cummersdale – Dalston Village Centre loop from Holme Head

10. River Caldew at Cummersdale – Carlisle Castle loop from Dalston

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