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World War Memorial – River Eden Bridge loop from Houghton

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World War Memorial – River Eden Bridge loop from Houghton

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World War Memorial – River Eden Bridge loop from Houghton

02:13

8.57km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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2.99 km

World War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The war memorial in Rickerby Park, Carlisle, is an impressive tribute to the fallen of the First World War, later expanded to include commemorations for the Second World War and subsequent conflicts. Officially opened on May 25, 1922, by the Earl of Lonsdale, it commemorates the men and women from Cumberland and Westmorland who gave their lives in the Great War. Formal gardens and a monumental entrance were added in 1932–33 by landscape architect Edward Prentice Mawson and city engineer Percy Dalton.

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3.45 km

River Eden Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rickerby Park Memorial Bridge: The footbridge in Rickerby Park, Carlisle, was built in 1922 as part of a memorial project for the fallen of the First World War. It spans the River Eden and connects the city center with the park. The bridge is part of a larger ensemble with a cenotaph and other memorials, and was funded by the Carlisle Citizens League.

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4.98 km

Cormorant Statue, Bits Park

Highlight • Monument

The statue depicts a lifelike cormorant and was erected to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) in Carlisle. Brian Fell, born in 1952, is known for his unique cold-forging technique, in which steel is formed by hammering and bending without heating. The statue resembles weathered wood, but is actually made of steel. The base is made of Lazonby stone, sourced from a village about 15 miles south of Carlisle.

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5.19 km