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Castle Carrock – Carlisle Castle loop from Hethersgill

Castle Carrock – Carlisle Castle loop from Hethersgill

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Castle Carrock – Carlisle Castle loop from Hethersgill

02:55

60.7km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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After 43.9 km for 183 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.9 km

Stonybank Wood

Forest

16.4 km

Castle Carrock

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Castle Carrock (please dance), fancy a dance here is the spot. Duke of Cumberland in the village if you need refreshment before you dance. 😁

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27.4 km

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

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Armathwaite Bridge crosses the River Eden south of Carlisle. The river is known for the quality of the Salomon fishing in this stretch.
Armathwaite Castle is visible from the bridge, …

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27.8 km

Station Climb, Armathwaite

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One the many climbs out of Armathwaite Village. In my opinion it’s the best as the climb gives an extra little punch at the top with some false flat.

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42.2 km

Palace Cycles

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Excellent independent bike shop who really care about their customers.

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42.7 km

Carlisle Railway Station

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This building is near the Citadel

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44.0 km

Carlisle Castle

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Founded in 1092 by William II, Carlisle Castle was the main fortress on England’s northwestern border with Scotland until the crowns of both countries were united in 1603. According to …

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44.7 km

Eden Bridge

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The bridge was built in 1815. The width was doubled in 1932.

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45.3 km

St Michael's Church, Stanwix

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There has been a church on this site as early as the reign of Henry I, and was given by Walter the king’s chaplain to the prior and convent of Carlisle.

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60.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.5 km

6.42 km

2.43 km

273 m

178 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

20.9 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

26°C

13°C

37 %

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Castle Carrock – Carlisle Castle loop from Hethersgill

Castle Carrock

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

Station Climb, Armathwaite

Palace Cycles

Carlisle Railway Station

Carlisle Castle

Eden Bridge

St Michael's Church, Stanwix

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