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The best running trails around Carlisle

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Running around Carlisle is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Carlisle—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. Talkin Fell & Geltsdale loop from Jocky Shield Cottage — North Pennines

7.13km

00:55

250m

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

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2. Castle Carrock Reservoir circular — North Pennines

4.67km

00:32

50m

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

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3. Tindale Tarn loop from Hallbankgate — North Pennines

11.6km

01:18

170m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. River Caldew loop from Knowefield

6.90km

00:43

40m

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

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5. Footpath Closed loop from Hayton

7.36km

00:48

100m

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

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6. Footpath Closed loop from Farlam

10.8km

01:09

140m

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

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7. Far Pasture Wood loop from Blackwell

10.4km

01:05

60m

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

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8. Running loop from Durranhill

10.1km

01:03

70m

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

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9. River Eden – River Caldew loop from Kingfisher Park

9.09km

00:58

20m

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

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10. 1940S Horse Jump loop from Kingstown

12.7km

01:21

70m

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

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The best running trails around Carlisle

1. Talkin Fell & Geltsdale loop from Jocky Shield Cottage — North Pennines

2. Castle Carrock Reservoir circular — North Pennines

3. Tindale Tarn loop from Hallbankgate — North Pennines

4. River Caldew loop from Knowefield

5. Footpath Closed loop from Hayton

6. Footpath Closed loop from Farlam

7. Far Pasture Wood loop from Blackwell

8. Running loop from Durranhill

9. River Eden – River Caldew loop from Kingfisher Park

10. 1940S Horse Jump loop from Kingstown

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