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.

Talkin Fell & Geltsdale loop from Jocky Shield Cottage — North Pennines	Intermediate 00:55 7.13km
Castle Carrock Reservoir circular — North Pennines	Easy 00:32 4.67km
Tindale Tarn loop from Hallbankgate — North Pennines	Intermediate 01:18 11.6km
River Caldew loop from Knowefield	Intermediate 00:43 6.90km
Footpath Closed loop from Hayton	Intermediate 00:48 7.36km
Footpath Closed loop from Farlam	Intermediate 01:09 10.8km
Far Pasture Wood loop from Blackwell	Intermediate 01:05 10.4km
Running loop from Durranhill	Intermediate 01:03 10.1km
River Eden – River Caldew loop from Kingfisher Park	Intermediate 00:58 9.09km

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Talkin Fell & Geltsdale loop from Jocky Shield Cottage — North Pennines
00:55
7.13km
7:46/km
250m
250m
Intermediate
13
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Castle Carrock Reservoir circular — North Pennines
00:32
4.67km
6:52/km
50m
50m
Easy
4.0
(1)
4
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tindale Tarn loop from Hallbankgate — North Pennines
01:18
11.6km
6:44/km
170m
170m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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River Caldew loop from Knowefield
00:43
6.90km
6:14/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
3.0
(1)
73
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Footpath Closed loop from Hayton
00:48
7.36km
6:28/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
4.5
(2)
69
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Footpath Closed loop from Farlam
01:09
10.8km
6:25/km
140m
140m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
69
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Far Pasture Wood loop from Blackwell
01:05
10.4km
6:13/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
63
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Durranhill
01:03
10.1km
6:14/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
57
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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River Eden – River Caldew loop from Kingfisher Park
00:58
9.09km
6:24/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
57
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1940S Horse Jump loop from Kingstown

01:21

12.7km

6:22/km

70m

Intermediate

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

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The best running trails around Carlisle

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

Castle Carrock Reservoir circular — North Pennines

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Tindale Tarn loop from Hallbankgate — North Pennines

River Caldew loop from Knowefield

Footpath Closed loop from Hayton

Footpath Closed loop from Farlam

Far Pasture Wood loop from Blackwell

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